The cost of shipping furniture to Australia from the UK is shaped by several factors: the volume of your shipment, your destination city, the shipping method you choose, and whether professional packing and fumigation are included. Rather than quoting a fixed price that may not reflect your actual move, PSS Removals offers a dedicated shipping calculator where you can enter your details and get an accurate estimate based on your specific route and volume.
PSS manages every stage of the process, including professional packing, Australian quarantine compliance, customs clearance, and delivery to your new address, so your belongings arrive safely without you handling the paperwork or logistics. Learn more about PSS’s credentials and experience on the UK-to-Australia corridor.
Best value quotes for household removals and furniture shipping from the UK to Australia
If you’re planning on shipping furniture to Australia from the UK you’ll find our international removals and shipping services perfect for your needs. PSS are one of the UK’s leading furniture shipping companies for Australia with many years of experience.
Our expertly trained consultants and operators can make the whole process of shipping your furniture from the UK to Australia very simple and straightforward, with our first-rate packing services. Not only that, due to the volumes we ship, you’ll discover the cost of shipping furniture to Australia to be cheaper than you might think.
Whether you are relocating with your family, to study, set up a business, or maybe you are an expat returning to Australia after living in the UK, our shipping services allow you to move all your household goods including garden furniture, office furniture and much more.
PSS are the top independent, family run overseas furniture shipping company and we will provide you with all the help you need in taking your furniture to Australia and delivering it to your new home. By handling all of the work from start to finish and ensuring your furniture arrives in the exact condition that you left it, you can send furniture from the UK to Australia is one simple procedure with PSS.
Shipping furniture to Australia is easy with PSS
STEP 1
Home Survey or Quote
Get an online quote in 60 seconds or book a FREE home survey.
STEP 2
Help and Advice
Your dedicated Account Manager can help answer your questions and tailor your removal requirements.
STEP 3
Your belongings packed and shipped
Our specialist export-packing team will take care of everything for you.
STEP 4
Customs clearance & delivery to your new home
On arrival our agents will handle your customs clearance and deliver to your door.
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Shipping to Australia Cost
The cost of shipping depends on the volume and type of furniture you are sending. The cost ranges from £1250 for a few items in a shared container to £4750 or more for a full shipping container. This takes between 6-12 weeks depending on what part of Australia you are shipping your furniture to.
We have the capacity to ship all household or office furniture items from TV units, office desk and chair, wooden furniture, cots and bedside tables, to much larger items including three-piece suites, sofas, bulky wardrobes, king size beds, dining room sets, garden furniture and everything in-between.
Our services for furniture shipping to Australia from the United Kingdom cover all major cities and ports.
If you choose to ship furniture to Australia with us, you will receive a cost-effective quote, first-rate customer service and a quick turnaround for shipping. PSS are here to make your Australia move a painless and pleasant experience, we are confident that our all-inclusive furniture shipping solutions are the helping hand you need.
Moving to Australia can be a challenge, but at PSS we like to make it simple and stress-free.
Our Australia Removal Service includes:
- Door to door removal service
- Removal from anywhere in the UK to anywhere in Australia
- Free home/video survey
- Professional packaging services
- Shared (Groupage) or full load (FCL) container service
- Advice from an expert International Removal Consultant
- Dedicated Move Manager
- Help with documentation
- Advice on customs requirements for Australia
- Use of recognised accredited shipping lines
- Automated notification of shipment advice
- Tailor-made shipment protection policies
- Frequent sailing schedule and delivery to all destinations in Australia
- Storage in UK or Australia if required
- Low prices without compromising on service
Packing Services Include:
- Full international export standard packing & wrap service
- You pack, we ship option
- Fully trained export packers
- Provision of export quality boxes, cartons & high-quality packing materials
- Custom wood casing/crates if required
- Professional antique wrapping
- Advice on preparing your items for transport to Australia
“Why choose PSS International Removals in 2026?”
- Free home survey
- Family run business for over 40 years!
- We only handle Overseas Removals
- Members of BAR Overseas Group
- BAR Advance Payment Guarantee Scheme
- FIDI Global Alliance (Worldwide Moving Association)
- FAIM Accredited (Removal Quality Assurance Standard)
How can we help? Call 0800 988 3711
Our friendly team are on hand to answer any questions.
International removals to Australia cost calculator
Want to know how it will cost to move house to Australia? Our free online International Removal Cost Calculator will help you calculate the volume of household goods you want to ship and provide you with an estimate of the cost.
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What Is the Best Way to Ship Furniture from the UK to Australia for a Permanent Move?
Sea freight is the established and cost-effective standard for shipping furniture to Australia from the UK. Given the distance involved, it handles bulky household items well and costs considerably less than air freight for anything beyond a small urgent consignment. PSS Removals operates two sea freight options: a full container load (FCL) for larger households and a shared container (LCL/groupage) for smaller volumes.
The door-to-door service covers collection from your UK address, professional export packing, port handling and export clearance, the ocean transit, Australian quarantine inspection and customs clearance, and final delivery to your new address. There is no point at which you need to visit a port, manage a third-party agent, or handle compliance paperwork yourself.
Air freight remains available for urgent or lower-volume shipments, though it costs six to ten times more than sea freight for the same volume. For personal boxes and cartons shipping alongside your furniture, PSS also handles a dedicated shipping boxes service for smaller items.
Is It Better to Use Shared Container or Full Container Shipping?
The right choice hinges on how much furniture you are sending. A shared container (LCL) is the cheapest way to ship furniture from UK to Australia when you have a single room or a handful of large pieces rather than a full household. You pay only for the cubic footage your items occupy, with the remaining space filled by other consignments heading to the same destination.
| Factor | Shared Container (LCL) | Full Container (FCL) |
| Best for | Single room / a few large pieces | Full household / 3+ bedroom property |
| Cost | Lower total, charged per cubic metre | Higher total, better per-unit value |
| Transit time | Slightly longer (consolidation at port) | More direct, faster overall |
| Quarantine | Items consolidated, all must comply | Your items only, easier to manage |
| Flexibility | Pay only for the space you use | Entire 20ft or 40ft container reserved |
For a full household move, a dedicated container offers better value per item, faster transit, and more straightforward quarantine management at the Australian end.
How Much Does It Usually Cost to Ship a Three-Bedroom House of Furniture to Australia?
The price of shipping furniture from UK to Australia is influenced by your total cubic volume, origin and destination addresses, shipping method, time of year, and whether professional packing is included. The Australian port of entry also plays a role; Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide each carry different local delivery charges based on how far your new address sits from the port.
PSS recommends using the shipping calculator to get a figure that reflects your actual shipment rather than a generic estimate.
How Long Does Sea Freight Take from the UK to Australia?
Sea freight from the UK to Australia averages eight to twelve weeks to port. That window accounts for UK collection and export packing, port handling and export clearance, the ocean sailing (typically six to eight weeks). Additional time may be needed for Australian quarantine inspection, customs clearance, and final delivery to your address.
Air freight furniture UK to Australia delivers in two to three weeks, but at a significantly higher cost per cubic foot. For most people undertaking international furniture shipping UK to Australia, the sea freight timeline is entirely workable with proper forward planning.
Sea vs Air at a Glance: Sea freight to Australia averages eight to twelve weeks door to door and is the standard for furniture moves. Air freight delivers in two to three weeks but typically costs six to ten times more for the same volume; best reserved for urgent, small, or high-value items only.
PSS assigns a named Move Manager to every shipment, providing regular updates throughout so you know exactly where your belongings are at each stage of the journey.
What Are Australia’s Quarantine and Customs Rules for Shipping Used Furniture?
Australia enforces some of the strictest biosecurity rules in the world, overseen by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF). This is the single most important consideration when planning household goods shipping from UK to Australia, and it sets this corridor apart from most other international destinations.
All wooden furniture, items made from wicker or rattan, and any goods containing organic materials are restricted and liable for inspection. We therefore don’t recommend shipping them, but if you choose to do so, they need to be thoroughly cleaned and prepared.
Shipments are subject to quarantine inspection at the Australian port. Items that fail to comply can be held, re-treated at the owner’s cost, or destroyed. There is no appeal process once goods reach the border, which makes pre-departure compliance essential.
PSS ensures that all wooden crates and packing materials are ISPM-15-compliant and meet DAFF requirements.
Can I Ship Second-Hand or Used Furniture from the UK to Australia?
Yes. Used personal furniture is permitted for import into Australia and is entirely standard for household relocation shipments. Items must be clean and free of soil, plant matter, and pests. Those with visible contamination may be refused entry or require additional treatment at the Australian border. PSS’s professional packing ensures used items arrive fully compliant with Australian biosecurity standards.
How Can I Ship Delicate and Expensive Furniture with Professional Packing and Insurance?
Professional packing is essential on the Australia route, given the length of the ocean crossing and the quarantine handling at the destination port.
PSS uses export-grade wrapping and materials throughout; custom timber crating for antiques, mirrors, marble-topped pieces, and glass furniture; and specialist protective wrapping for upholstered sofas and chairs. Dining tables and bed frames are disassembled where appropriate, wrapped individually, and packed to minimise movement during the long transit.
Every item is listed on a detailed packing inventory, which forms part of the Australian customs documentation. This is also where the value of professional packing becomes clear from an insurance perspective: a properly documented and packed shipment is far easier to assess and claim against if something is damaged in transit.
PSS offers both basic carrier liability and comprehensive all-risk transit insurance.
For anyone moving furniture from England to Australia with pieces of significant value, all-risk cover is the sensible choice. It protects against accidental damage, water ingress, and loss from the moment of collection through to delivery at your Australian address.
PSS also provides shipment tracking and a dedicated Move Manager as a single point of contact throughout the process. For personal items and effects shipping alongside your furniture, PSS offers a complete luggage shipping service.
Which International Removal Companies Specialise in Furniture Shipping to Australia?
PSS Removals has operated on the UK-to-Australia corridor for decades, with regular sailings to all major Australian ports and established destination agents in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide.
For anyone weighing up container shipping furniture UK to Australia, that combination of UK collection coverage, full quarantine and customs management, and Australian delivery reach means the entire move is handled under one roof.
Read customer reviews from people who have completed the same journey with PSS.
Why choose PSS for shipping furniture to Australia from the UK:
- Nationwide UK collection from any address
- Regular sailings to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide
- Full fumigation, quarantine, and customs compliance included
- All-inclusive pricing with no surprise destination charges
- Named move coordinator from survey to delivery
Use the branch finder to locate your nearest PSS office and arrange a free home or video survey.
How to Compare Quotes for Shipping Partial Loads of Furniture to Australia
A lower headline price often excludes essential Australian-side charges. When reviewing any quote, confirm whether the following is covered:
- UK home collection and export packing
- Port handling and export documentation
- Ocean freight and marine insurance
- Australian quarantine inspection and customs clearance
- Last-mile delivery to your Australian address
PSS provides fully itemised, all-inclusive quotations. Contact PSS or use the cost calculator.
What Are the Customs Duties and Taxes on Furniture Shipped to Australia?
Personal household effects imported as part of a permanent relocation may qualify for duty-free entry under Australia’s unaccompanied personal effects concession. New or commercial furniture attracts GST at 10% and potentially import duty.
PSS prepares all customs documentation to ensure eligible items are cleared correctly.
What Documents Are Needed to Ship Furniture from the UK to Australia?
The standard documentation includes a passport copy, visa or residency evidence, a detailed packing inventory, a B534 Unaccompanied Personal Effects declaration, and a bill of lading. PSS prepares all paperwork on your behalf.
Getting Your UK-to-Australia Furniture Shipment Right First Time
Shipping furniture to Australia from the UK is one of the more involved international removal routes due to strict biosecurity requirements. Fumigation, quarantine compliance, and accurate documentation are essential at every stage.
PSS recommends beginning the process eight to ten weeks before your move date to allow time for survey, packing, booking, and documentation.
FAQ Guide for household removals and furniture to Australia
Below are answers to the most Frequently Asked Questions about overseas household removals and furniture to Australia. There is a lot to consider which is why we allocate you a Move Manager to guide you through the whole shipping process.
Cost of Shipping Furniture to Australia
Why are PSS the best removals company for shipping your furniture and personal effects to Australia?
PSS have over 40 years of experience, specialising in international removals and shipping to many countries including Australia.
Over that time we have gained a reputation for being one of the UK’s best international removals companies.
We are members of the BAR Overseas Group (British Association of Removers), members of the FIDI Global Alliance, accredited to the highest international standards with FAIM, to name just a few of our credentials.
This means we not only operate to the highest standards but also use the best international shipping lines such as Maersk, Hapag Lloyd, ONE and MSC.
But in addition to that, we are members of the International Association of Movers, the Movers Trader Club, Euromovers and Demeco International. These exclusive memberships give us unrivalled buying power which enables us to pass savings on to our customers.
How long does it take to ship furniture from UK to Australia?
Where in Australia do you ship to?
Organising your furniture shipping to Australia
Moving furniture to Australia with PSS is easy work; you only have to tell us that you are interested and decide which pieces of furniture you want to ship. We operate on a door-to-door basis, meaning all the work is handled by our seasoned furniture shippers.
After our initial contact, we will assign you a specified shipping coordinator who will take care of your move from beginning to end, from your pre-move survey right through to delivery and unloading your furniture in Australia.
We carry out a pre-move survey to assess the quantities of home furniture and goods that you want to send to Australia so that we can provide you with an accurate quote.
Since we understand the safe arrival of your goods, our teams offer professional packaging services and load all furniture items on the day of your Australia furniture shipping, using protected and industry approved 6 ply export blankets and complete an inventory.
We can load 90% of our full containers at the home, although this is sometimes limited due to the access at your home. If you are shipping a part-load, we take your items to our depot on a PSS truck and prep, pack and load furniture for shipping.
To eliminate any worry, we prefer to have 4 weeks’ notice before shipping furniture from the UK to Australia, but we understand this is not always possible. If you have an approximate moving day, we can set a provisional booking date that you can adjust accordingly.
Full or part load furniture removals to Australia
The quantity of household goods you are sending to Australia will influence the shipping method you require, so we recommend that you have a FREE HOME SURVEY regardless if you are sending one small piece of furniture of a whole home load.
If you are sending just a few pieces of furniture to Australia, or smaller items, you will only require our part-load service. A part-load container allows you to have your furniture sent to Australia via air freight or within a shared shipping container and your costs will be based on the volume of this load.
Alternatively, for larger items of furniture in higher quantities, it might be more advantageous if you make use of our full-load Australia shipping. Your furniture will be loaded onto a 20ft or 40ft container, dedicated for your use only and you will pay one flat fee for your container. This is ideal for whole home loads or commercial premises.
Packing furniture for shipping to Australia
How much is marine insurance or shipment protection?
What furniture can and cannot be shipped to Australia from the UK?
There are a few things you should consider when deciding what to bring with you to Australia:
What types of furniture passes UK export or Australian import regulations?
Is it easier to replace the furniture when you get to Australia?
What is the extra cost of shipping compared to buying the furniture new?
What furniture can/cannot be imported into Australia?
Due to customs regulations and environmental safety concerns it is best to check what furniture will pass Australian guidelines to avoid disappointment and further hassle down the line.
Most furniture is perfectly fine to be shipped using our packing services to Australia. However, special attention should be paid to furniture that may not meet Australian ecological import standards.
Wooden furniture should be checked for any signs of insect infestation (sawdust–like powder, fresh holes, chewed timber or tunnels).
Garden furniture should have all soil, animal and plant debris removed, and also all surfaces should be thoroughly cleaned.
For further information you can refer to our helpful guide on what you can and cannot ship to Australia from the UK including prohibited and restricted items below:
https://www.pssremovals.com/blog/restricted-prohibited-items-australia
