Mattress Shipping Cost from Sydney to Birmingham

Average Costs of Moving Furniture To or From Australia Sea freight Full Container (20-foot): From Sydney or Melbourne to the UK, expect around $8,000–9,000. Sea freight Full Container (40-foot): For larger moves, a 40-foot container to the UK typically costs $12,000–$15,000, covering both loading and ocean transit.

Sea freight is ideal for bulkier or non-urgent shipments. It's the most cost-effective way to ship goods from Australia to the UK when time allows.

Shipping a 50 lb package costs roughly $40 to $90 for ground services, varying greatly by distance, carrier (USPS, UPS, FedEx), speed, and if you use flat rates or discounts, with USPS Ground Advantage often cheapest for shorter distances and FedEx/UPS competitive cross-country, plus potential surcharges for heavy items. For example, short-haul USPS might be ~$38, while cross-country UPS could reach ~$72 plus fees, or you could find FedEx Ground around $70.