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How much it costs to send luggage to Australia — and the most economical way to do it.
You’ve seen what the airline wants to charge. You’re right to look for a better option. For two or more bags going to Australia, we are almost always cheaper than paying at check-in — and we collect from your door. We give you a clear quote before we touch your bags. No excess-baggage fees at the gate.
💰 For 2+ bags to Australia: shipping with us is almost always cheaper than airline fees. We give you a clear quote before collection — and as long as your bags are what you told us, that’s the price you pay. Air freight: 5-9 working days. Sea freight: 8-14 weeks. These sea transit times are approximate — the actual time depends on when your LCL container finishes loading and consolidating, the vessel’s sailing date and route, any transhipment hub before the final destination, and customs clearance, so please allow a week or two either side. Call us: 0800 096 38 39
If you want cheap luggage shipping to Australia, we can help. We ship luggage, suitcases and boxes of personal effects to Australia door-to-door (subject to your destination) for a quote — often far cheaper than excess baggage. Send a single suitcase or a full set of boxes; either way, our low-cost service to Australia handles the whole journey.
How much does it cost to ship luggage to Australia? It comes down to weight, volume, and whether you send by air or sea. Here’s what drives the price, how air and sea compare on cost, and how to keep it down — with a clear quote before we collect. As long as your shipment matches what you told us, that’s the price you pay — subject to airline rates at the time of booking.
The cheapest service depends on how many bags you have. Here is the honest breakdown.
For official customs requirements, import duties and restricted items guidance, visit the Australian Border Force — the official customs authority for Australia. Always check current requirements before shipping.
Excess Luggage Co. has been shipping personal effects from the UK since 1998 — over 28 years of experience. Operating from MetEx House, 2 miles from Heathrow cargo terminals, we are one of the UK's longest-established specialist luggage freight services. Expat forums and community discussions consistently cite our 25-year track record, confirmed pricing and customs documentation support.
Door collection Monday to Friday from any UK address. Select your nearest city for local collection times and details:
✍ Within M25: Mon–Fri 09:30–16:00 • Outside M25: Mon–Fri 10:00–17:00
On a door-to-airport service we fly your shipment to the destination airport. From that point the consignee takes over, and may be responsible for:
Collect promptly after arrival — storage fees accrue daily and are set by the handling agent, not by us. Sea freight may also incur de-stuffing, terminal handling, customs processing and storage.
Why we tell you now: we would rather over-explain than have you meet a charge you were not expecting. We believe in being upfront and transparent from the beginning. See our customs guide for the full picture.
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— practical guidesWhat to pack, what customs expects, what you can’t send, and how cover works.