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Shipping from Brisbane to Cairns typically covers approximately 1,680km by road via the Bruce Highway, making it one of Queensland's longest domestic freight corridors. Transit times generally range from 3 to 5 business days, depending on the carrier, service level, and delivery postcode.
This guide covers available freight services on the Brisbane to Cairns corridor, current pricing from the Couriers & Freight platform, and how to compare carrier options by transit time and cost.
Compare road freight rates from StarTrack, Aramex, and TNT for your Brisbane to Cairns shipment through Couriers & Freight.
Get a Quote NowShippers regularly ask about transit-time certainty, carrier choice north of Townsville, and the factors that drive price variation when shipping from Brisbane to Cairns. Here is a summary of what the platform data and carrier information show:
Compare current Brisbane to Cairns freight rates through Couriers & Freight to find the right carrier for your shipment.
Three carriers on the Couriers & Freight platform cover the Brisbane to Cairns corridor: StarTrack, Aramex, and TNT. Each operates a different network structure, handles different freight types, and returns a different price and transit time on the same consignment.
The data below is pulled from a live platform quote for a 5kg box when shipping from Brisbane to Cairns.
Compare current rates when shipping from Brisbane to Cairns through Couriers & Freight to view available carrier options side by side.
StarTrack is an Australia Post business that provides parcel, freight, and logistics services across Australia. The carrier’s services are commonly used for cartons, satchels, and commercial freight when shipping from Brisbane to Cairns.
Businesses replenishing stock to Cairns retail locations may prefer StarTrack when delivery speed is more important than freight cost.
Aramex operates a national courier network with Brisbane and Cairns depot coverage and provides parcel delivery services across metropolitan and regional Australia.
Aramex is commonly used for lower-cost satchel and parcel consignments between South East Queensland and Far North Queensland.
TNT, now part of the FedEx network in Australia, provides domestic road and express freight services for parcels and commercial freight shipments.
When shipping from Brisbane to Cairns, TNT Road Express is commonly used for larger freight requiring scheduled road transport throughout Queensland.
Freight pricing when shipping from Brisbane to Cairns can vary because of the route distance, carrier network coverage in Far North Queensland, and service levels selected. The following factors typically have the greatest impact on pricing.
To start shipping from Brisbane to Cairns through Couriers & Freight, enter the shipment details once and compare available services from carriers such as StarTrack, Aramex, and TNT through the interstate courier quote tool.
Pricing, transit times, and service options are displayed in a single view, allowing businesses to select the most suitable option without managing separate carrier accounts.
Businesses shipping pallets, cartons, and commercial freight can also compare additional transport options through the road freight services. For smaller or irregular consignments, LTL freight services can be quoted through the same platform.
Get a Brisbane to Cairns freight quote through Couriers & Freight and compare carrier rates, transit times, and service options before you book.
Compare road freight rates from StarTrack, Aramex, and TNT for your Brisbane to Cairns shipment through Couriers & Freight.
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MHP
No Surcharge*
$16.50
$14
$15.50
$0
$15.50
$14.75
$0
$0
$0
$0
MHP Large Item
No Surcharge*
$16.50
$75
$62
$62
$60.10
$14.75
$0
$0
$0
$0
Residential Pickup
No Surcharge*
$6
$0
$9
--
$9
$10.60
$0
$0
$0
$38.50
Reidential pick up 30-99kgs
No Surcharge*
$63
$0
$9
$0
$9
$74.15
$20
Won't carry
Won't carry
$38.50
Residential pick up 100kgs+
No Surcharge*
$198
$0
$9
$0
$9
$158.87
$50
Won't carry
Won't carry
$38.50
Residential Delivery up to 29kgs
No Surcharge*
$6
$0
$9
--
$9.00
$10.60
$0
$0
$0
$38.50
Residential Delivery up 30-99kgs
No Surcharge*
$63
$0
$9
$0
$9
$74.15
$20
Won't carry
Won't carry
$38.50
Residential Delivery 100kgs+
No Surcharge*
$198
$0
$9
--
$9
$158.57
$50
Won't carry
Won't carry
$38.50
Tail Lift Pick up 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 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
No Surcharge*
$16.50
$75
$70
$70
$70
$14.75
$0
Won't carry
Won't carry
$0
Oversize Surcharge 1.20 - 1.54
No Surcharge*
--
$0
$0
$0
$0
$5.40
$10
$15
Won't carry
$0
Oversize Surcharge 1.55 - 1.85
No Surcharge*
$17
$20
$0
$0
$0
$11.93
$10
$15
Won't carry
$0
Oversize Surcharge 1.86 - 2.20
No Surcharge*
$37
$40
$0
$0
$0
$11.93
$10
Won't carry
Won't carry
$0
Pallet Surcharge
No Surcharge*
--
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Won't carry
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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