Transport route
Freight transport Melbourne to Perth
Need to move freight from Melbourne to Perth? Post your load on HaulMatch and compare quotes from verified Australian carriers who run the Melbourne to Perth lane — from pallets and machinery to cars, containers and full loads. It's free to post and free to compare quotes.
- Distance
- ~2,721 km
- Est. drive time
- ~34 hrs one-way
- Open loads on this lane
- 0
About the Melbourne to Perth freight lane
At roughly 2,721 km, Melbourne to Perth is an interstate freight run linking Melbourne in Victoria with Perth in Western Australia. At around 34 hours of driving each way it is one of the country's longest hauls, relayed over several days or run two-up.
Melbourne–Perth crosses the Nullarbor on the Eyre Highway. Over a distance this long, securing a backload is what makes the trip pay, since an empty return leg is costly. Carriers are fewer and return freight is scarce on this remote run, so quotes reflect the distance; posting early with flexible dates gives you the best chance of a carrier already heading that way.
Live loads from Melbourne to Perth
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Before you book — Australian compliance
Biosecurity & quarantine — Western Australia
All used agricultural, mining and earthmoving machinery entering Western Australia is inspected for soil, seeds and plant material. It must be cleaned to quarantine standard before arrival — unwashed machinery can be held and charged commercial cleaning rates, or refused entry. Inspections happen at the Eucla and Kununurra road checkpoints. Always confirm current requirements with DPIRD / Quarantine WA before booking.
Official source: DPIRD / Quarantine WAOversize / overmass permits — Western Australia
A move to or from WA travels outside NHVR jurisdiction, so oversize or overmass loads need permits from Main Roads WA — not NHVR Go. Very wide loads (over ~5.5 m) may also require a WA Traffic Escort Warden, which can add roughly $1,000–$2,500 per day to a quote. Confirm requirements with Main Roads WA before booking.
Official source: Main Roads WAMelbourne to Perth freight — frequently asked questions
For carriers
Run the Melbourne to Perth lane? Find loads here.
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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