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0800 096 38 39
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Luggage Courier · Excess Luggage Co. · Since 1998

Luggage Courier to Australia from the UK

Send your luggage from the UK to Australia — Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Perth. We collect from your door and deliver to your Australian address. 5-10 working days, subject to space and flight availability with the carriers.

How to send your luggage from the UK to Australia

We collect from your door

Our luggage courier service to Australia is simple: we collect your bags, suitcases, and boxes from your UK address and ship them by air freight to Australia — door-to-door (subject to your destination) for most developed markets, with airport collection for other destinations, confirmed at the time of your quote. You travel without the hassle of heavy luggage. Your belongings arrive separately, safely.

How your luggage to Australia is charged

Every shipment is charged on whichever is greater — the actual weight of your luggage, or its volumetric weight, calculated from its dimensions. This applies across all our services.

For our door-to-door (subject to your destination) luggage courier service, volumetric weight is calculated as: length (cm) × width (cm) × height (cm) ÷ 5,000. The result is compared against the actual weight, and the greater of the two is used to calculate your price. Rates vary by route and are confirmed at the time of quote.

We have been shipping personal effects and unaccompanied baggage from the UK to Australia since 1998. Our service is significantly cheaper than airline excess baggage rates for most shipments — and completely removes the airport stress of checking heavy bags.

Large Australian expat community in London (Shepherd's Bush, Clapham, Putney) returning home after completing UK studies or work visas.

Luggage courier to Australia — key facts

  • Transit time: 5-10 working days
  • Airport(s): Sydney (SYD), Melbourne (MEL), Brisbane (BNE), Perth (PER), Adelaide (ADL)
  • Customs: Australian Border Force (ABF)
  • Insurance: ~5% owner-packed / ~3.5% professionally packed
Important restrictions for Australia:

Strict AQIS biosecurity rules apply — wooden items, natural fibres, soil, seeds, food, and used outdoor equipment must all be declared. May require treatment or fumigation at shipper's cost.

Accepted items in your luggage courier to Australia

Accepted items

  • Suitcases, bags, boxes, and holdalls
  • Clothing, shoes, and accessories
  • Books, files, and study materials
  • Laptops, tablets, phones, and electronics
  • Kitchen items and household goods
  • Musical instruments and sports equipment

Documents we prepare

  • Air Waybill (AWB)
  • UK export documentation
  • Packing list and customs declaration

You need: passport copy, destination address, and a packing list of contents with values.

Sea freight also available

For larger volumes of luggage and personal effects, sea freight is significantly cheaper — 8-14 weeks transit. 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. Sea freight guide →

Insurance

Owner-packed approximately 5% of declared replacement value. Professionally packed approximately 3.5%. Declare accurate replacement values.

We collect from across the UK for Australia shipments

We collect from every UK postcode. All 36 UK collection locations →

More information on shipping to Australia

Luggage Courier to Australia from the UK — answered

How much does a luggage courier from the UK to Australia cost?+
The cost depends on the number of bags, their weight and dimensions. Air freight is charged by chargeable weight. Contact us on 0800 096 38 39 or WhatsApp us with your collection postcode, destination in Australia, and number of bags for a full quote.
How long does a luggage courier from the UK to Australia take?+
Air freight from the UK to Australia typically takes 5-10 working days. This covers the air transit from the UK and standard customs clearance at the destination. We advise at booking on any destination-specific customs timescales.
Is it cheaper to send luggage to Australia by courier than by airline?+
Yes — for most shipments, our luggage courier service to Australia is significantly cheaper than airline excess baggage rates, particularly for multiple bags or heavier consignments.
Do you collect luggage from anywhere in the UK for Australia shipments?+
Yes. We collect from every UK postcode — homes, student accommodation, offices, and hotels — for shipments to Australia. Call us on 0800 096 38 39 or use our WhatsApp to arrange collection.
What can I send in my luggage courier to Australia?+
You can send clothing, shoes, books, laptops, tablets, electronics, and general personal effects. Strict AQIS biosecurity rules apply — wooden items, natural fibres, soil, seeds, food, and used outdoor equipment must all be declared. May require treatment or fumigation at shipper's cost. We advise on all Australia-specific restrictions at booking.

Ready to send your luggage? Get a quote today.

Call us on 0800 096 38 39 or WhatsApp us — we've been shipping luggage since 1998.