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The Western Highway, Australia’s second-busiest freight route, carries over 5 million tonnes of freight annually between Victoria and South Australia. On the Melbourne to Adelaide corridor alone, businesses move everything from parcels to pallets every day.
With so many courier options, it can be hard to find one that suits your delivery size, timing, and budget. Below are the top 3 couriers most trusted for this route and what each does best.
These three couriers cover the most common freight needs between Melbourne and Adelaide, from bulky pallets and fragile goods to everyday e-commerce orders. Each has its own strengths in pricing, delivery speed, and coverage
Best for oversized or unusual items that require special handling and flexible transportation options.
Reliable choice for documents, e-commerce orders, and standard parcels with strong delivery networks across Australia.
A cost-effective choice for regular senders, with strong coverage across city and suburban areas at competitive rates.
The Melbourne to Adelaide route is about 730 kilometres and is one of the busiest freight corridors in Australia. It connects Victoria’s retail and industrial centres with South Australia’s factories and wine regions. The route connects Melbourne’s western logistics hubs with Adelaide’s key freight zones such as Wingfield and Regency Park, making it vital for east–west supply chains.
Because so much freight moves along this road, the courier you choose has a direct impact on how much you spend, how fast deliveries arrive, and how reliable the service is. The types of goods shipped are wide-ranging. Online stores send e-commerce parcels and retail stock. Farmers and wineries rely on fast transport for fresh produce and premium wine. Furniture makers and industrial suppliers need a service that can handle large or heavy freight.
Speed is especially important when moving fresh produce or fragile items, because even a short delay can damage quality. For small businesses, an affordable and on-time delivery keeps customers coming back. For larger companies, dependable pallet and oversized freight solutions keep the supply chain running smoothly.
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Couriers & Freight is the best option when you need to move bulky freight between Melbourne and Adelaide. It works well for businesses shipping pallets, appliances, or oversized items that standard parcel services can’t handle. The team also handles sensitive freight, making it a strong choice for retailers and manufacturers who need safe and flexible transport.
For example, a furniture retailer sending lounge suites from Melbourne to Adelaide can rely on Couriers & Freight to deliver securely without damage. Manufacturers moving palletised machinery parts get the advantage of full freight support, something parcel couriers can’t provide. Even businesses shipping appliances or sensitive equipment, such as medical devices, can find a service that balances speed with protection.
Couriers & Freight combines flexibility, reliability and scale, making it the most versatile choice for shipping between Melbourne and Adelaide.
Australia Post and its premium service StarTrack are the most familiar choices for small parcels, letters and documents. They offer nationwide coverage, which makes them especially useful for online stores that ship to customers across Australia. With thousands of Post Offices and parcel drop-off points, they are also one of the most convenient options for businesses and individuals who need easy access to courier services.
For example, a small online fashion retailer can use Express Post to send orders to Adelaide customers quickly and at a reasonable cost. A business shipping larger volumes may upgrade to StarTrack to get faster service and priority handling. Both services benefit from the huge customer network of Australia Post, which means you can send or collect parcels almost anywhere.
The limitation is that Australia Post and StarTrack are designed for smaller shipments. They are excellent for parcels, letters and e-commerce orders, but they are not well-suited for pallets, bulky freight or fragile items. For that type of freight, a specialised courier like Couriers and Freight is usually the better choice.
CouriersPlease is best for affordable metro and suburban deliveries. It is a popular choice for small businesses that send regular parcels, especially online retailers shipping fashion items or everyday consumer goods. If most of your customers are in metro areas, CouriersPlease can help you keep shipping costs down and orders moving quickly. Coverage is more limited outside metro areas, making it less reliable for regional or rural deliveries. Businesses sending to regional South Australia may find slower delivery times compared to metro hubs.
For example, an electronics store selling accessories can rely on CouriersPlease to move small packages quickly across metro networks. CouriersPlease is budget-friendly and easy to use, but it is not suited to heavy pallets, fragile freight or large furniture. Businesses that need to ship larger or more complex freight will need a courier with broader capabilities.
Picking the right courier depends on what you’re sending and how quickly it needs to arrive. A satchel of documents is very different from a pallet of wine or machinery parts.
Here’s what to check before you book:
Different couriers specialise in different types of freight. If you need one provider that can handle everything from small packages to oversized shipments, Couriers & Freight is the flexible choice that covers all bases.
Standard road freight usually takes one to three business days. If you book express, delivery can often be overnight or the next day. The exact timing depends on the courier and when the goods are picked up.
Prices depend on the size, weight, and urgency of your shipment. A small parcel might cost between $10 and $20. A pallet or large item can cost $150 or more because of the space and handling required. Businesses that ship regularly can often get better rates.
Yes. Most couriers provide tracking for this route. Premium services usually provide live updates, while cheaper options may only show when your parcel is picked up and delivered.
Yes, but some are better than others. Couriers & Freight is set up for bulky, fragile, and oversized freight. They handle furniture, appliances, and sensitive equipment with care, which makes them a stronger choice than parcel-only providers.
The Melbourne to Adelaide route is one of Australia’s busiest freight corridors, and the courier you choose can make a real difference to cost, reliability, and delivery times.
Couriers & Freight makes interstate shipping simple. From bulky freight and pallets to fragile or urgent deliveries, we handle every shipment with care and efficiency. Our online platform lets you compare options, book instantly, and track your freight from pickup to delivery.
Get a quick quote today and ship with confidence on the Melbourne to Adelaide route with 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
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$6
$0
$9
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$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
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$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
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$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*
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$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*
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$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Won't carry
Won't carry
$0
Hand Unload Fee Carton
No Surcharge*
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$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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