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Many Australians are frustrated with slow interstate courier times. Some even wait days for a parcel that should’ve arrived overnight. On Reddit, one shopper said their Express Post parcel from Brisbane took three days to reach Sydney. For small businesses, that kind of delay can stall orders or hold up production. That’s why more senders are turning to Couriers & Freight to compare real-time Sydney–Brisbane courier options for urgent deliveries.
Below, we look at three reliable carriers you can book directly through Couriers & Freight, comparing them by coverage, cut-off time, price, and delivery speed.
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Get an Instant QuoteSame-day pickup is available across most Sydney metro suburbs, but full interstate same-day delivery is rare due to the 915 km route. However, several partner couriers can still reach Brisbane by the next business day if booked before their daily cut-off.
If you need a quick comparison, here’s how the main couriers handle Sydney-Brisbane deliveries based on verified 2025 service data:
Use Couriers & Freight’s instant quote tool to compare real-time Sydney–Brisbane rates and see which courier can collect your parcel today.
Couriers & Freight connects businesses with more than 60 courier networks across Australia. Users can compare live quotes, book same-day pickups, and track shipments end-to-end. Ideal for SMEs managing frequent interstate deliveries.
Book before 10 am to access the widest range of same-day pickup and next-day delivery options on the Sydney-Brisbane route. The platform automatically matches your parcel with the fastest partner network available, whether that’s air or road express.
Small businesses, retailers, and e-commerce sellers that need urgent or flexible interstate delivery without managing multiple carrier accounts.
Verified via Couriers & Freight live rate data, November 2025.
A retailer in Sydney books an early-morning pickup for stock needed in Brisbane. Couriers & Freight arranges the next available flight so the shipment arrives the same day or early the next morning.
Aramex is a global courier brand offering affordable interstate delivery for small parcels and e-commerce freight. It operates daily Sydney–Brisbane linehaul routes and integrates directly with Couriers & Freight’s booking system.
Same-day pickup is available for metro Sydney bookings made before 12 pm. Interstate transit typically takes two business days, depending on freight volume and destination zone.
Budget-conscious senders and small online retailers shipping non-urgent interstate parcels.
A Sydney-based gift shop books a pickup before noon for a Brisbane customer. The parcel is collected the same day and delivered two days later through Aramex’s interstate linehaul.
StarTrack, part of the Australia Post Group, specialises in express interstate freight with guaranteed next-business-day delivery between major cities. Businesses can access these services directly through Couriers & Freight for simplified booking and tracking.
Book before 12 pm for next-business-day delivery via StarTrack Express or Premium. Both operate daily between Sydney and Brisbane with full parcel visibility from pickup to delivery.
Businesses that need guaranteed next-day arrival or time-definite freight between capital cities.
A Brisbane manufacturer orders spare components from Sydney. The supplier books through Couriers & Freight using StarTrack Express. The shipment is collected before noon and arrives the next day.
CouriersPlease is an Australian parcel delivery network specialising in metro and regional e-commerce. Through Couriers & Freight, users can book same-day pickups and fast interstate deliveries without separate accounts.
Book before 3:59 pm for same-day pickup. Most Sydney–Brisbane deliveries arrive the next business day through CouriersPlease Road Express, or Satchel services.
Online retailers and SMEs sending small parcels that need next-day delivery without premium pricing.
A Sydney electronics brand ships customer orders to Brisbane every afternoon. Parcels booked before 4 pm with CouriersPlease are picked up the same day and delivered the next morning.
Your best choice depends on your budget, shipment size, and urgency. For the 915 km Sydney-Brisbane route, only select premium services may complete the same day via air.
According to the Australian Logistics Council (2025), freight volumes on NSW-QLD corridors are projected to grow 26% by 2050, highlighting the need for faster interstate logistics. This means that fast and reliable interstate options are increasingly important.
Compare live Sydney-Brisbane rates instantly using the Couriers & Freight quote tool and find the fastest carrier today.
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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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