Shipping Freight From Melbourne to Tasmania: Carriers, Prices and Transit Times

Sep 10, 2026
Shipping Freight From Melbourne to Tasmania: Carriers, Prices and Transit Times

Freight moving from Melbourne to Tasmania must cross Bass Strait by sea or air, with road freight typically connecting through a mainland and Tasmanian sea gateway before final delivery

Price and transit time still differ by carrier and service. 

This guide compares TasFreight, Aramex, StarTrack and Team Global Express on service, transit time and starting price.

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What to Know Before Booking: Quick Summary

  • Bass Strait freight gateways vary by carrier, with services using routes such as Geelong–Devonport and Port Melbourne–Burnie.
  • StarTrack has the fastest transit time at 1 business day.
  • Aramex Satchel has the lowest quoted total, $14.93 including goods and services tax (GST), with a 4-business-day transit, as of October 2026.
  • TasFreight General and Express cost $366.02 and $408.03, including GST, as of October 2026.
Compares available interstate carrier services from Melbourne to Tasmania through Couriers & Freight.

Comparing Carrier Options from Melbourne to Tasmania

For freight from Melbourne to Tasmania, you may pay more for faster delivery. A lower-cost service may take longer to transit. Some services also offer specific handling or more freight capacity. Carriers can depart from the Port of Melbourne or Geelong Terminal. They can arrive at Devonport or Burnie. Your gateway can affect the delivery schedule. 

Melbourne to Tasmania Services by Transit Time and Starting Price

Carrier Service Transit Time Starting Price (inc. GST) Best For
TasFreight General Not confirmed $366.02 Tasmania-specific freight
Aramex Satchel 4 business days $14.93 Small parcels
StarTrack Premium 1 business day $50.93 Urgent parcels
Team Global Express Request a Quote Request a Quote Request a Quote Larger consignments

Comparison of TasFreight, Aramex, StarTrack and Team Global Express services from Melbourne to Tasmania by transit time, starting price including GST and best-suited freight type.

The type of service you choose can affect the carrier you use, especially if you have a tight delivery deadline or a large shipment. You may also need to allow more time if the carrier uses a different departure point in Victoria or an arrival point in Tasmania.

1. TasFreight

Alt text: TasFreight homepage

TasFreight is a Tasmanian-owned freight provider that was established in Devonport in 1984. It delivers Tasmania-focused freight and offers door-to-door and express services. Its Melbourne operations are in Laverton North. TasFreight also operates in Devonport, Hobart and Launceston. Its door-to-door service can pick up and deliver freight across Tasmania.

Services

Location

Melbourne: Corner of Pipe & Hume Rd, Laverton North, Victoria, 3026

Tasmania: 57 Greenbanks Road, Bridgewater, Tasmania, 7030

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2. Aramex

Alt text: Aramex homepage

Aramex provides parcel delivery across Australia, with a depot in Port Melbourne and a branch in Devonport. The Satchel service costs $14.93 including GST on a 4-business-day transit. The Parcel service costs $22.31 on the same transit time. Its network supports satchels and parcels.

Aramex is an option for smaller parcels where price and service level matter. 

Services

Location

Melbourne: 2/62 Salmon Street, Port Melbourne Industrial Estate, Port Melbourne, VIC 3207

Tasmania: 112 Gormanston Rd‎, Derwent Park, TAS 7009

Book Aramex services for Melbourne-Tasmania shipments through Couriers & Freight.

3. StarTrack

Alt text: StarTrack homepage

StarTrack, a subsidiary of Australia Post, provides parcel and freight services across this route. StarTrack Express costs $37.85 including GST, with a 3-business-day transit time.

Premium ships in 1 business day at $50.93. Fixed Price Premium matches that transit time at $51.41. 

Services

Location

Melbourne: 140 Sharps Road, Tullamarine, Victoria 3043

Tasmania: 35 Cove Hill Rd, Bridgewater TAS 7030, Australia

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4. Team Global Express

Alt text: Team Global Express homepage

Team Global Express runs a national freight network that combines road and rail with sea transport. It can handle larger consignments and connects Port Melbourne with Port Burnie by sea. 

Services

Location

Melbourne: Level 3, 417 St Kilda Road, Melbourne, VIC 3004

Tasmania: 1 Richard Street, Western Junction, TAS 7212

Book Team Global Express services for Melbourne-Tasmania shipments through Couriers & Freight.

Getting an Online Quote from Melbourne to Tasmania

The online quote for freight from Melbourne to Tasmania displays multiple carrier options side by side. The Couriers & Freight online quote for freight from Melbourne to Tasmania shows that TasFreight, Aramex and StarTrack show a 12:00 pm cut-off. The results also show confirmed transit times and total prices, including GST.

What Affects Freight Prices from Melbourne to Tasmania

Freight prices from Melbourne to Tasmania depend on service level, shipment size and weight, delivery postcode, handling requirements and the carrier’s network.

  • Weight and dimensions: Compare actual weight with cubic weight for bulky shipments using the Couriers & Freight cubic weight calculator.
  • Service tier: Standard and express services can have different transit windows and prices.
  • Cut-off time: Missing the carrier's cut-off can delay the shipment to the next available processing day.
  • Terminal: Port of Melbourne and Geelong Terminal departures, and Devonport and Burnie arrivals, can have different schedules.
  • Sailing conditions: Bass Strait wind and sea conditions can affect marine schedules, so check current carrier sailing information and the Bureau of Meteorology Bass Strait marine forecast before booking.

Ship from Melbourne to Tasmania with Couriers & Freight

Once a sender enters a Melbourne pickup postcode and a Tasmanian delivery postcode, the Couriers & Freight interstate courier quote returns TasFreight, Aramex and StarTrack options side by side.

Couriers & Freight provides interstate courier delivery from Melbourne to Tasmania. Each listed option includes a cut-off time and a total price, plus a transit time where the carrier confirms one.

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MHP

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$16.50

$14

$15.50

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$15.50

$14.75

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MHP Large Item

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$16.50

$75

$62

$62

$60.10

$14.75

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Residential Pickup

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$6

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$10.60

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$38.50

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$63

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$9

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$9

$74.15

$20

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Won't carry

$38.50

Residential pick up 100kgs+

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$198

$0

$9

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$9

$158.87

$50

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$38.50

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$6

$0

$9

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$9.00

$10.60

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$38.50

Residential Delivery up 30-99kgs

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$63

$0

$9

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$9

$74.15

$20

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Won't carry

$38.50

Residential Delivery 100kgs+

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$198

$0

$9

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$9

$158.57

$50

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Won't carry

$38.50

Tail Lift Pick up 50-99kgs Sydney / Melbourne

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$45

$50-$250

$88

$88

$88

$44.07

$120

Won't carry

Won't carry

$61.50

Tail Lift Pick up 100-299kgs Sydney / Melbourne

No Surcharge*

$85

$50-$250

$88

$88

$88

$44.07

$120

Won't carry

Won't carry

$61.50

Tail Lift Pick up 300-499kgs Sydney / Melbourne

No Surcharge*

$120

$50-$250

$88

$88

$88

$44.07

$120

Won't carry

Won't carry

$61.50

Tail Lift Pick up 500kgs + Sydney / Melbourne

No Surcharge*

$250

$50-$250

$88

$88

$88

$44.07

$120

Won't carry

Won't carry

$61.50

Tail Lift Delivery 50-99kgs Sydney / Melbourne

No Surcharge*

$45

$50-$250

$88

$88

$88

$44.07

$120

Won't carry

Won't carry

$61.50

Tail Lift Delivery 100-299kgs Sydney / Melbourne

No Surcharge*

$85

$50-$250

$88

$88

$88

$44.07

$120

Won't carry

Won't carry

$61.50

Tail Lift Delivery300-499kgs Sydney / Melbourne

No Surcharge*

$120

$50-$250

$88

$88

$88

$44.07

$120

Won't carry

Won't carry

$61.50

Tail Lift Delivery 500kgs + Sydney / Melbourne

No Surcharge*

$250

$50-$250

$88

$88

$88

$44.07

$120

Won't carry

Won't carry

$61.50

Dead weight over 32KGS carton freight

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$16.50

$75

$70

$70

$70

$14.75

$0

Won't carry

Won't carry

$0

Oversize Surcharge 1.20 - 1.54

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$0

$0

$0

$0

$5.40

$10

$15

Won't carry

$0

Oversize Surcharge 1.55 - 1.85

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$17

$20

$0

$0

$0

$11.93

$10

$15

Won't carry

$0

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No Surcharge*

$37

$40

$0

$0

$0

$11.93

$10

Won't carry

Won't carry

$0

Pallet Surcharge

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$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

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Won't carry

$0

Hand Unload Fee Carton

No Surcharge*

--

$0

$70

$70

$70

$47

$0

Won't carry

Won't carry

$61.50

Western Australia Regional Surcharge

No Surcharge*

%10

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

*Surcharges may apply to areas/deimensions not listed

**Prices correct of 16th September 2024

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