{"id":99827,"date":"2026-10-23T10:20:19","date_gmt":"2026-10-23T10:20:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/removals-to-australia-from-uk"},"modified":"2026-10-23T10:20:23","modified_gmt":"2026-10-23T10:20:23","slug":"removals-to-australia-from-uk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/removals-to-australia-from-uk","title":{"rendered":"D\u00e9m\u00e9nagements du Royaume-Uni vers l'Australie : co\u00fbts, d\u00e9lais d'exp\u00e9dition et formalit\u00e9s douani\u00e8res (2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"<head><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\n    \"@context\": \"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\n    \"@graph\": [\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"BlogPosting\",\n            \"headline\": \"Removals to Australia from the UK: Costs, Shipping Times and Customs (2026)\",\n            \"description\": \"Removals to Australia from the UK in 2026: container costs to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth, sea transit times, biosecurity, customs forms and tips.\",\n            \"mainEntityOfPage\": \"https:\\\/\\\/cargoholidays.com\\\/removals-to-australia-from-uk\",\n            \"image\": \"https:\\\/\\\/cargoholidays.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/10\\\/removals-to-australia-from-uk-cargoholidays-1024x576.jpg\",\n            \"datePublished\": \"2026-10-23\",\n            \"dateModified\": \"2026-10-23\",\n            \"inLanguage\": \"en-GB\",\n            \"author\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n                \"name\": \"CargoHolidays\"\n            },\n            \"publisher\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n                \"name\": \"CargoHolidays\",\n                \"url\": \"https:\\\/\\\/cargoholidays.com\"\n            }\n        },\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n            \"mainEntity\": [\n                {\n                    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n                    \"name\": \"How much does it cost to move furniture to Australia from the UK?\",\n                    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                        \"text\": \"A 20ft container for a 2&ndash;3 bedroom home typically costs about &pound;5,000&ndash;&pound;9,000 door to door, and a 40ft container about &pound;7,000&ndash;&pound;12,000.\"\n                    }\n                },\n                {\n                    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n                    \"name\": \"How long do removals to Australia take?\",\n                    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                        \"text\": \"Usually 8&ndash;12 weeks door to door, including 5&ndash;7 weeks at sea.\"\n                    }\n                },\n                {\n                    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n                    \"name\": \"Do I pay duty on household goods in Australia?\",\n                    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                        \"text\": \"Used personal effects are usually free of duty and GST. New items may be taxed.\"\n                    }\n                },\n                {\n                    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n                    \"name\": \"What can't I ship to Australia?\",\n                    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                        \"text\": \"Food, plants, seeds, soil, animal products and flammables. Outdoor items must be spotlessly clean.\"\n                    }\n                },\n                {\n                    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n                    \"name\": \"Is it cheaper to ship to Perth or Sydney?\",\n                    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                        \"text\": \"Perth is often slightly cheaper and faster, as many ships arrive there first.\"\n                    }\n                }\n            ]\n        }\n    ]\n}<\/script>\n<\/head><div class=\"ch-post\"><p class=\"ch-updated\">Derni\u00e8re mise \u00e0 jour : 23 octobre 2026<\/p><p><strong>Moving to Australia means shipping your life 10,000 miles, and removals to Australia are one of the biggest costs of emigrating.<\/strong> The good news is that UK&ndash;Australia is one of the busiest removals routes in the world, so you have plenty of choice. This guide covers 2026 costs by city, how long shipping takes, Australia&rsquo;s strict biosecurity rules, and how to compare removals companies.<\/p>Removals to Australia: typical costs in 2026<div class=\"ch-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Taille du d\u00e9placement<\/th><th>Typical volume<\/th><th>Indicative door-to-door cost<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>A few boxes and suitcases (shared container)<\/td><td>50&ndash;150 cu ft<\/td><td>&pound;1,200&ndash;&pound;2,500<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1&ndash;2 bedroom flat (shared or 20ft)<\/td><td>300&ndash;700 cu ft<\/td><td>&pound;3,000&ndash;&pound;6,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2&ndash;3 bedroom house (20ft container)<\/td><td>about 1,000 cu ft<\/td><td>5 000 \u00a3 \u2013 9 000 \u00a3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4&ndash;5 bedroom house (40ft container)<\/td><td>about 2,000 cu ft<\/td><td>&pound;7,000&ndash;&pound;12,000<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><p><em>Indicative ranges only. Prices vary with volume, access, packing, insurance and the destination city.<\/em><\/p><h3>Costs by destination city<\/h3><ul><li><strong>Perth (Fremantle):<\/strong> often the cheapest and fastest of the big cities, being the first port of call on many routes<\/li><li><strong>Adelaide:<\/strong> similar to Perth, with fewer sailings<\/li><li><strong>Melbourne:<\/strong> a major port with frequent services<\/li><li><strong>Sydney:<\/strong> frequent sailings, but higher local delivery costs and tighter access in the inner suburbs<\/li><li><strong>Brisbane:<\/strong> usually the longest transit and slightly higher cost<\/li><li><strong>Regional areas:<\/strong> add inland trucking from the nearest port<\/li><\/ul><figure style=\"margin:1.6em 0\"><img src=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Cargo-Ship-Travel-Cargoholidays10-1024x767.jpg\" alt=\"Cranes loading containers at a busy port\" width=\"1024\" height=\"767\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:12px;display:block\" title=\"Cranes loading containers at a busy port\"><figcaption style=\"font-size:.85em;color:#6b7280;margin-top:.45em;text-align:center\">Most Australian removals travel in a 20ft or 40ft container.<\/figcaption><\/figure><h2>How long do removals to Australia take?<\/h2><div class=\"ch-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Stage<\/th><th>Dur\u00e9e habituelle<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Survey, quote and booking<\/td><td>1&ndash;3 weeks<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Packing and collection<\/td><td>1&ndash;3 days<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Waiting for the next sailing<\/td><td>1&ndash;2 weeks<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sea voyage<\/td><td>5&ndash;7 weeks<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Customs and biosecurity clearance<\/td><td>1&ndash;2 weeks<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Delivery and unpacking<\/td><td>1&ndash;3 days<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><p><strong>Allow 8&ndash;12 weeks door to door.<\/strong> Shared container (groupage) moves can take longer, because the container must fill before it sails. Many families send a small air freight shipment of essentials so they can live normally in the meantime.<\/p><h2>Biosecurity and customs: what Australia checks<\/h2><p>Australia&rsquo;s biosecurity system is one of the strictest in the world, and household goods are inspected on arrival.<\/p><ul><li><strong>Unaccompanied Personal Effects Statement (B534):<\/strong> the main customs form for your belongings. Your mover&rsquo;s Australian agent will guide you.<\/li><li><strong>Clean everything that has touched soil:<\/strong> bikes, garden furniture, tools, prams, boots, camping gear and the lawnmower. Dirty items lead to cleaning fees or fumigation.<\/li><li><strong>Wooden items:<\/strong> cane, bamboo, raw wood and wicker may need treatment.<\/li><li><strong>Do not pack:<\/strong> food, plants, seeds, soil, animal products or anything flammable.<\/li><li><strong>Duty and GST:<\/strong> used personal effects you have owned and used are usually free of duty and GST, but new items may be taxed.<\/li><\/ul><figure style=\"margin:1.6em 0\"><img src=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/AdobeStock_299033911-1024x575.jpeg\" alt=\"Aerial view of a container ship at sea\" width=\"1024\" height=\"575\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:12px;display:block\" title=\"Aerial view of a container ship at sea\"><figcaption style=\"font-size:.85em;color:#6b7280;margin-top:.45em;text-align:center\">Containers spend around five to seven weeks at sea between the UK and Australia.<\/figcaption><\/figure><h2>How to choose a removals company for Australia<\/h2><ol><li><strong>Get at least three surveys.<\/strong> Video surveys are fine, but every quote should be based on a real inventory.<\/li><li><strong>Check trade memberships<\/strong>, such as BAR Overseas or FIDI, which provide financial protection.<\/li><li><strong>Ask who handles the Australian end.<\/strong> The destination agent does customs, biosecurity and delivery.<\/li><li><strong>Compare like for like:<\/strong> packing, port charges, Australian terminal fees, quarantine inspection fees and delivery.<\/li><li><strong>Read the marine insurance terms,<\/strong> usually 2&ndash;3% of the declared value.<\/li><\/ol><h2>Ways to cut the cost<\/h2><ul><li>Sell bulky furniture and appliances. Australian appliances use different plugs, and many UK electrical items are not worth shipping.<\/li><li>Share a container if you have less than about 600 cu ft.<\/li><li>Move outside the peak months of June to August, when UK removals are busiest.<\/li><li>Pack non-fragile items yourself, if the insurance allows it.<\/li><\/ul><p>See our full <a href=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/demenager-au-australie-depuis-le-royaume-uni\/\">moving to Australia from the UK guide<\/a>, plus <a href=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/shipping-a-car-to-australia-from-uk\/\">shipping a car to Australia<\/a> et <a href=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/pet-relocation-uk-to-australia\/\">pet relocation to Australia<\/a>.<\/p><h2>Travel with your belongings by sea<\/h2><p>While your container sails, you can too. Some container ships carry passengers from the UK to Australia in about five to six weeks. Read <a href=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/ship-from-england-to-australia\/\">exp\u00e9dier d'Angleterre en Australie<\/a>.<\/p><h2>Foire aux questions<\/h2><div class=\"ch-faq\"><h3>How much does it cost to move furniture to Australia from the UK?<\/h3><p>A 20ft container for a 2&ndash;3 bedroom home typically costs about &pound;5,000&ndash;&pound;9,000 door to door, and a 40ft container about &pound;7,000&ndash;&pound;12,000.<\/p><h3>How long do removals to Australia take?<\/h3><p>Usually 8&ndash;12 weeks door to door, including 5&ndash;7 weeks at sea.<\/p><h3>Do I pay duty on household goods in Australia?<\/h3><p>Used personal effects are usually free of duty and GST. New items may be taxed.<\/p><h3>What can&rsquo;t I ship to Australia?<\/h3><p>Food, plants, seeds, soil, animal products and flammables. Outdoor items must be spotlessly clean.<\/p><h3>Is it cheaper to ship to Perth or Sydney?<\/h3><p>Perth is often slightly cheaper and faster, as many ships arrive there first.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"ch-cta\"><strong>Sail to Australia with your belongings<\/strong><p>Ask us about passenger cabins on container ships from the UK to Australia.<\/p><a class=\"ch-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/sinformer-pour-une-croisiere-cargo\/\">Obtenir un devis de voyage \u2192<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<style>\n.ch-post{font-family:inherit;line-height:1.7;color:#1f2937;max-width:820px;margin:0 auto}\n.ch-post h2{font-size:1.6em;margin:1.8em 0 .6em;color:#0b2545;border-bottom:3px solid #f5a623;padding-bottom:.25em}\n.ch-post h3{font-size:1.15em;margin:1.4em 0 .3em;color:#0b2545}\n.ch-post p{margin:0 0 1em}\n.ch-post ul,.ch-post ol{margin:0 0 1.2em 1.3em}\n.ch-post li{margin:.35em 0}\n.ch-post .ch-updated{font-size:.9em;color:#6b7280;margin-bottom:1.2em}\n.ch-post .ch-table{overflow-x:auto;margin:1.2em 0 1.6em}\n.ch-post table{border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;font-size:.95em}\n.ch-post th{background:#0b2545;color:#fff;text-align:left;padding:.65em .8em}\n.ch-post td{padding:.6em .8em;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;vertical-align:top}\n.ch-post tr:nth-child(even) td{background:#f6f8fb}\n.ch-post .ch-faq{background:#f6f8fb;border-radius:12px;padding:1em 1.4em;margin:1em 0 2em}\n.ch-post .ch-faq h3{margin-top:1em}\n.ch-post .ch-cta{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#0b2545,#13315c);color:#fff;border-radius:14px;padding:1.6em 1.8em;margin:2.2em 0;text-align:center}\n.ch-post .ch-cta strong{display:block;font-size:1.35em;margin-bottom:.4em;color:#fff}\n.ch-post .ch-cta p{color:#dbe4f0;margin:.2em 0 1.1em}\n.ch-post .ch-btn{display:inline-block;background:#f5a623;color:#0b2545 !important;font-weight:700;text-decoration:none;padding:.8em 1.6em;border-radius:999px}\n.ch-post .ch-btn:hover{background:#ffbb45}\n.ch-post em{color:#4b5563}\n<\/style>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Removals to Australia from the UK in 2026: container costs to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth, sea transit times, biosecurity, customs forms and tips.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":99826,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"single3.php","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[1031,1027,1019],"tags":[1510,1515,1638,1513,1517],"yst_prominent_words":[],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/99827"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=99827"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/99827\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":99828,"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/99827\/revisions\/99828"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/99826"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=99827"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=99827"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=99827"},{"taxonomy":"yst_prominent_words","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/yst_prominent_words?post=99827"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}