Transport route
Freight transport Brisbane to Cairns
Need to move freight from Brisbane to Cairns? Post your load on HaulMatch and compare quotes from verified Australian carriers who run the Brisbane to Cairns lane — from pallets and machinery to cars, containers and full loads. It's free to post and free to compare quotes.
- Distance
- ~1,390 km
- Est. drive time
- ~17 hrs one-way
- Open loads on this lane
- 0
About the Brisbane to Cairns freight lane
At roughly 1,390 km, Brisbane to Cairns is an intrastate run within Queensland, connecting Brisbane and Cairns. With roughly 17 hours of driving each way, carriers typically run it over a couple of days — sometimes two-up or with a changeover to keep the freight moving.
Brisbane–Cairns runs the length of the Bruce Highway through regional Queensland, serving coastal towns all the way to the Far North. Freight here ranges from pallets and furniture to vehicles, machinery and farm supplies, and backloads are common when a carrier is already running this way — so flexible pickup dates help you land a cheaper rate.
Live loads from Brisbane to Cairns
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Brisbane to Cairns freight — frequently asked questions
For carriers
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Owner-drivers and carriers can pick up freight and backloads on this lane — free to join and free to bid. You only pay a small commission on loads you win.
How to ship on this route
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Post your load
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