Furniture Shipping Cost from Austin, Texas to London

Shipping furniture from the US to the UK generally costs $2,500 to over $15,000, varying widely by home size (1-4 bedrooms), service type (shared vs. dedicated container, air vs. sea freight), and distance, with sea freight being more economical for large moves. Expect roughly $2,500-$3,700 for a 1-bedroom, $4,500-$6,500 for 2-bedroom, and $8,000-$10,000+ for a 3-bedroom move using door-to-door sea freight.

Ocean freight shipping Ocean shipping is a great option for bulkier shipments since it offers much more space than air for a lower price. Depending on how large your shipments are, and how frequently you ship, you can choose either LCL (less than a container load) or FCL (full container load).

Shipping furniture overseas is often not worth it unless pieces are high-quality, expensive, or deeply sentimental, as costs (thousands of dollars) usually outweigh the benefit, especially when good, affordable local options exist and appliances/electronics rarely work due to power/signal issues, making selling and buying new often the better, fresher start. Weigh the high cost of shipping (potentially $3,000-$10,000+) against replacement costs and the emotional value, factoring in the destination's climate and local furniture availability.