Booked price £365
KIA SPORTAGE
Saint Georges Avenue, Poole BH12 4ND, UK to PL277XD
155 Miles
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Estimate UK car delivery costs with our car transport cost calculator, based on real completed deliveries over the past 12 months. Average costs per mile were £2.50 for short journeys, £1.70 for long journeys and £1.40 for long distance Transport. Heavier vehicles generally cost a higher rate per mile.
£108 - £1,800+
Car transport costs vary with fuel prices, vehicle weight, condition and urgency. European deliveries typically cost more due to crossing fees, while trade plate drivers can offer a cheaper option. Use our car transport cost calculator below for an estimate based on completed deliveries.
How much does car Transport Really cost?
Real time calculator based on over 5,000+ completed vehicle deliveries in the last 12 months.
Estimated Guide Price
£270 - £405
Estimated guide for a 120 mile movement. Real quotes may be higher or lower depending on transporter availability, route and vehicle details.
Where this Sits
0 – 500+ Miles
Short
Regional
Long Distance
Route Distance
120 MilesGuide Band
100–150 MilesDriven vs Transported
Transport Recommended
Mileage Band
Guide Price
Under 50 miles
Higher price per mile for shorter moves.
£108 - £225
50 - 100 miles
£180 - £342
100 - 150 miles
£270 - £405
150 - 200 miles
Regional collection, auction moves and dealer-to-customer delivery.
£315 - £495
200 - 300 miles
Often works cheaper per mile when a transporter can plan the route properly.
£360 - £675
300+ miles
£504 - £1,800+
Guide bands only. Real quotes can be higher or lower depending on transporter availability and the exact job. Average cost per mile can vary from £1.40-£2.30 longer distance being cheaper.
How pricing works
Car Transport Costs Vary
Pricing movements on a per mile basis is not always possible, there is also a general base starting price on each job before mileage is added, delivery Companies also consider the costs of fuel as longer moves use more fuel, they also have to take in account the vehicle size/weight, including if it doesn't run extra loading time is required or waiting at the drop off point.
In many cases if a driver is already going your way it can be considered what is called a 'backload' or 'backhaul' generally enabling you to get a cheaper cost per mile to save them a wasted journey empty, sometimes it is worth waiting out and being flexible as this can allow you to secure the lowest possible cost for your service.
Sometimes when you have purchased a new car or Van from a dealership (or even an auction pickup) and it is road worthy you can hire what is called a Trade plate driver, these people will drive your vehicle to your home address for you, the cost for this is also usually around 40% cheaper than truck transport but be sure to ask them around any fuel costs on top of the delivery as many add fuel as an additional cost on delivery.
Exact Routes
Always give your exact postcodes when possible to keep the quote accurate.
Vehicle Condition
Non-runners usually need recovery or loading equipment such as a winch or skates.
Driven Delivery
Trade plate drivers can save you money when the car is roadworthy.
Flexible Dates
Flexible dates can help reduce the final quote.
Built from real marketplace data
Priced from Historics
The calculator is not built around guesswork or old-fashioned mileage tables. We use accepted job data from DeliverMyMotor, including average pricing patterns from the last 5,000 accepted jobs on the platform, then allow for real-world differences such as route, vehicle condition, urgency and whether the vehicle can be driven.
This gives customers a sensible starting point before they request live quotes. The best price still comes from posting the job, because transporters can price around their route, empty space, equipment and availability.
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Recently Accepted Vehicle Transport Jobs
These recent accepted jobs help show how real routes and vehicles can vary. Displayed prices include the customer booking fee so the examples are closer to what customers see.
Cheaper quote options
Can Trade Plate Delivery
Can Trade Plate Delivery
Reduce the Price?
Sometimes, yes. If a vehicle is roadworthy and suitable to drive, a trade plate driver may be able to collect and drive the vehicle to the delivery address. This can be cheaper than using a truck or trailer because there is less loading equipment involved.
Driven delivery is not right for every job. It may not suit non-runners, cars without MOT, damaged vehicles, high-value classics, vehicles with mechanical issues or vehicles that should not be driven long distance. If you are unsure, say this when requesting quotes and let transporters explain the best option.
Driven
Often cheaper for roadworthy vehicles.
Transported
Better for non-runners, no MOT, classics or damage.
Flexible timing
Can help transporters fit the route in.
How to get quotes
Post the route once and let car movers price it properly
To get proper car transport quotes, add the collection postcode, delivery postcode, vehicle make and model, condition, preferred timing and any access notes. This saves ringing around different car movers and repeating the same details.
Once the job is live, transporters can send prices and ask sensible questions through your account. You can compare the quote, profile, reviews and messages before accepting the car mover that suits the job.
Route
Exact postcodes help avoid vague town-to-town pricing.
Condition
Say if the vehicle starts, rolls, steers and brakes.
Method
Transported, recovered, enclosed or driven delivery can change the price.
Timing
Flexible jobs can sometimes fit an existing route.
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FAQ
Car Transport Cost FAQs
As a customer-facing guide, short local moves can often sit around £108-£225, 100-200 mile car transport may be around £225-£450, and longer 300+ mile routes can move into £504-£1,800+ depending on the vehicle, route and timing.
Yes, for some roadworthy vehicles. Driven delivery can be cheaper than transported delivery, but it is not suitable for non-runners, damaged cars, no-MOT vehicles or cars that should not be driven long distance.
Transporters quote based on live availability, route planning, distance from collection, vehicle condition, timing and whether they already have work nearby. A calculator is useful guidance, not a fixed price.
Use collection and delivery postcodes, vehicle make and model, condition, whether it starts and rolls, access notes, preferred timing and whether you are open to driven delivery.
Use the request quotes button, add your route and vehicle details, then wait for independent car movers to price the job. You can compare prices, profiles, reviews and messages before choosing who to book.
Not always. Check whether the quote is driven, transported, recovered or enclosed, and compare the transporter profile, reviews and messages. The right option depends on the vehicle, route and risk.
Non-runners, no keys, awkward loading, poor access, larger vehicles, urgent timing, remote locations and enclosed transport can all increase the final price.
Yes. Add the auction collection address, buyer reference requirements where needed, vehicle condition and delivery postcode. Auction collections often need clear timing and access details.