A student move? Send your books and belongings ahead — don’t haul them through the airport.
Returning home to Sydney, Melbourne, or Brisbane after studying in London? We ship student personal effects from London universities to Australia — air cargo 5-10 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.
Excess Luggage Co. has been shipping student personal effects since 1998. We collect from your London university hall or private address, prepare all UK export documentation, and ship your belongings to Australia by air cargo.
London has a large Australian community — particularly in Shepherd's Bush, Clapham, and Putney. Many Australian students completing postgraduate courses in London ship belongings home at the end of term.
Air cargo from London to Australia takes 5-10 working days, subject to space and flight availability with the carriers. Sea freight takes 8-14 weeks — door-to-door (subject to your destination) available. Australia has strict biosecurity rules: wooden items, soil, seeds, food, and used outdoor equipment must be declared.
Owner-packed goods: approximately 5% of declared replacement value. Professionally packed: approximately 3.5%. Declare accurate replacement values. Ask us about transit insurance at booking.
Get a quote in minutes, or call our UK-based team on 0800 096 38 39.
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.