Reliable, fully insured vehicle transport Melbourne to Darwin — from $2,420, 14–28 business day transit over roughly 3,900 km. Door-to-door or depot-to-depot.
Melbourne to Darwin runs about 3,900 km — north-west out of our Craigieburn depot through our network to Port Augusta, then the full Stuart Highway through Coober Pedy, Alice Springs and Katherine to the Top End.
Arrival is at our Winnellie depot in Darwin's industrial precinct, with door delivery across Darwin and Palmerston. NT postings and dry-season job moves are the mainstay; book ahead of posting peaks to keep the 14–28 business day window comfortable.
Pickup — Melbourne Craigieburn depot: 4/54 Potter St, Craigieburn VIC 3064, in Melbourne's north just off the Hume Freeway.
Delivery — Darwin Winnellie depot: Winnellie NT 0820, in Darwin's main industrial precinct near the Stuart Highway.
| Route | Melbourne → Darwin (roughly 3,900 km) |
|---|---|
| From price | $2,420 — running sedan, depot-to-depot |
| Indicative rate | ≈ $0.62 per km on this corridor |
| Typical transit | 14–28 business days |
| Service options | Door-to-door or depot-to-depot |
| Insurance | Carrier's transit insurance included |
Car transport Melbourne to Darwin starts from around $2,420 for a standard running sedan on a depot-to-depot basis. The final price depends on your vehicle size, whether it's running, and whether you choose door-to-door or depot-to-depot. Get an exact, no-obligation price using our instant online quote.
Typical transit time on the Melbourne to Darwin route is 14 to 28 business days from collection, covering roughly 3,900 km. You'll get an estimated delivery window when your booking is confirmed.
Yes. We offer both door-to-door collection and delivery and a lower-cost depot-to-depot option on the Melbourne–Darwin route. You choose what suits you when you book.
Yes — every vehicle is covered by carrier's transit insurance from pickup to delivery. We recommend photographing your vehicle's condition before handover, which you can upload when you book.
At our Craigieburn depot, 4/54 Potter St, Craigieburn VIC 3064, just off the Hume Freeway — or book door-to-door and we'll collect from any Melbourne address.
Leave at least a quarter tank of fuel, remove loose external accessories, and photograph the car before drop-off (you can upload the photos when you book). If it's heading to the Top End before the wet, allow scheduling headroom inside the 14–28 day window.
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