Shipping times and costs from United Kingdom to Canada

Shipping from
United Kingdom
Shipping to
Canada
Shipping times
1 - 3 Days by air
9 - 12 Days by sea

1 Bedroom flat

Shipping costs by air £7,509 - £8,299
Shipping costs by sea £3,942 - £4,357

3 Bedroom house

Shipping costs by air N/A
Shipping costs by sea £6,065 - £6,703

5 Bedroom house

Shipping costs by air N/A
Shipping costs by sea £9,097 - £10,055

The cost of shipping is all dependent upon how much you need to ship, and how far. Read up on all you need to know about international shipping to your chosen country.

Please note: the prices listed here are meant as an estimate only. The best way to get a comprehensive, tailored quote is to fill out our form and be matched with a supplier.

Shipping Container Costs to Canada

Getting your belongings to Canada doesn’t have to be daunting. Be it excess baggage, personal belongings, or your car, we know how to connect you with the best door-to-door shipping option possible for your journey. Whether you’re starting a new life in Montreal in the east or Vancouver in the west, it’s important to find the right moving company for getting everything there safely.

To receive free shipping quotes, simply fill in this quick form and our trusted suppliers will get back to you.


Different shipping options

With such a huge expanse of water between Canada and most of the rest of the world, you’d be forgiven for thinking it ‘removed’. Not to worry though, because it is actually an extremely accessible country where freight is concerned. Be it by air or sea, getting your belongings to the most apologetic nation on earth is nice and simple.

If you’re in a hurry then air is the quickest option, with most shipments arriving within three days. However, this speediness comes at a price, and the amount you can move is limited. If you’re looking for the most cost effective route and have time to spare, shipping to Canada by sea is by far your best option.

With international shipping, door-to-door delivery comes as standard, so even if you aren’t living close to one of the major ports getting your items to your new home shouldn’t be a problem. That said, you will have to allow a little more shipping time for the overland portion of the journey.


Major shipping routes

Given that Canada is connected to most of the rest of the world by sea, it’s no surprise that the sea is their best freight option. There are four major ports dotted along Canada’s east and west coasts:

  • Port Metro Vancouver
  • Montreal
  • Prince Rupert
  • Halifax

Vancouver’s the busiest of the four, but even Halifax processes hundreds of thousands of containers a year. Wherever you’re moving to in Canada, getting your items shipped there should be a fairly straightforward process.


The cost of international shipping to Canada

The amount you’ll pay to ship your belongings to Canada will depend on a few key factors - namely where you’re shipping from, the company you go with, and the type of container you go for.

For example, shipping your belongings from the UK isn’t going to be quite as affordable as moving from the US, because it’s much further away. And there further you have to ship your things, the more it’ll cost.

The only way to know exactly what your move will cost is to request a personalised quote.


Canadian customs

As with any country, there are certain restrictions on what you can bring into Canada. Noteworthy items are listed below, and you can visit the Canada Border Services Agency website for more details.

Shipping Container Options

20Ft Shipping Container

Dimensions:
33 Cubic Meters
5.9m x 2.35m x 2.39m (l x w x h)

Price: £6,065 - £6,703

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  • Boxes
    16 x medium boxes
  • Kitchen
    1 x american fridge, 1 x small fridge, 3 x kitchen appliances
  • Bedrooms
    1 x wardrobe, 1 x double bed, 1 x single bed, 2 x lamps
  • Lounge
    1 x sofa, 4 x chairs, 1 x table, 1 x armchair, 1 x television
  • Various
    1 x motorbike, 4 x bicycles

Please note that this is an estimate and is intended for rough guidance only.

40Ft Shipping Container

Dimensions:
67 Cubic Meters
12.03m x 2.35m x 2.39m (l x w x h)

Price: £11,523 - £12,736

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  • Boxes
    28 x medium boxes
  • Kitchen
    1 x american fridge, 1 x small fridge, 3 x kitchen appliances
  • Bedroom
    1 x wardrobe, 1 x double bed, 1 x single bed, 2 x lamps
  • Lounge
    1 x sofa, 4 x chairs, 1 x table, 1 x armchair, 1 x television
  • Various
    1 x car, 1 x motorbike, 4 x bicycles

Please note that this is an estimate and is intended for rough guidance only.

Car shipped by sea freight

Max Dimensions: 5.75m x 2.2m x 2.2m (l x w x h)

Base Price: £1,877 - £2,075

Quarantine & Taxes: £1,000 - £2,500

Price: £8,165 - £11,953

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Unusual Restricted Items

Used Mattresses
Unless cleaned and fumigated with a certificate from a qualified person.
Baby Walkers
Baby Walkers are banned in Canada and cannot be imported.
Lawn Darts
Lawn Darts with elongated tips are banned in Canada.
Infant Self-feeding Devices
These products are banned in Canada.
Fresh Fruits
These products are banned in Canada. (?)
Any Weapons
Most types weapons such as tasers, brass knuckles, and pepper spray.