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Car Transport Cost Calculator

Get a realistic guide price for moving a car, van or light vehicle across the UK. This is an estimate only, based around typical booked vehicle movements, but it helps you understand what affects the cost before you request live quotes.

Guide price, not a fixed quote £120 - £2,000+

Typical customer prices can change quickly based on route, condition and urgency. Roadworthy vehicles may also receive cheaper driven or trade plate quotes. Price estimations are sampled on live historical market data.

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Calculate a car delivery guide price

Enter the approximate mileage and job details. For a confirmed price, post the job and compare quotes from independent transporters.

How prices work

Why car transport costs vary

A simple mileage figure never tells the full story. Car movers look at the collection and delivery route, vehicle size, whether it starts and drives, loading access, timing and whether the job can fit into an existing route.

A roadworthy car with flexible timing may receive lower quotes, especially where a trade plate driver can drive the vehicle. A non-runner, damaged vehicle, low sports car, no-key vehicle or urgent collection usually needs more equipment and planning.

Exact postcodes help transporters price properly. Non-runners usually need recovery or loading equipment. Trade plate drivers can be cheaper for roadworthy cars. Flexible dates can help reduce the final quote.

Typical guide ranges

Under 50 miles£120 - £250
50 - 100 miles£200 - £380
100 - 150 miles£300 - £450
150 - 200 milesCommon for regional collection, auction moves and dealer-to-customer delivery.£350 - £550
200 - 300 milesOften works cheaper per mile when a transporter can plan the route properly.£400 - £750
300+ miles£560 - £2,000+

These are guide bands only. Real quotes can be higher or lower depending on transporter availability and the exact job.

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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.

5,000accepted jobs reviewed Routepostcode-to-postcode pricing Livequotes beat fixed estimates
Live marketplace examples

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.

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Mitsubishi outlander

Distance : 191 Miles

Booked Price : £378

Collection : Nottingham NG8 4LP, UK
Delivery : Arennig Rd, Penlan, Swansea SA5 7AW, UK
project
Peugot 308

Distance : 16 Miles

Booked Price : £164

Collection : Fernhurst Road, Calcot, Reading RG31 7EA, UK
Delivery : Wokingham RG40 3AW, UK
project
Citroen DS5

Distance : 127 Miles

Booked Price : £252

Collection : Leighton Buzzard, UK
Delivery : Richmond Road, Ramsgate CT11 9QP, UK
project
Aixam mega

Distance : 141 Miles

Booked Price : £353

Collection : Somerset, UK
Delivery : Rh20 3dz
project
Shepherds Hut

Distance : 108 Miles

Booked Price : £630

Collection : Checkendon, Reading, UK
Delivery : TN31 6XN
project
Bmw 318D

Distance : 8 Miles

Booked Price : £88

Collection : Lytham Road, Warton, Preston PR4 1AY, UK
Delivery : Preston PR2 2YA, UK
project
Triumph TR6

Distance : 214 Miles

Booked Price : £479

Collection : Hookstone Oval, Harrogate HG2 8QE, UK
Delivery : London Road, Twickenham TW1 1EJ, UK
project
Sunbeam Talbot

Distance : 241 Miles

Booked Price : £315

Collection : Poole BH16 6LS, UK
Delivery : Dog Lane, Horsford, Norwich NR10 3DH, UK
project
Volkswagen Beetle

Distance : 126 Miles

Booked Price : £202

Collection : BR3 6PU
Delivery : NR10 3DH Dog Lane, Norwich, United Kingdom
project
Golf

Distance : 92 Miles

Booked Price : £202

Collection : Oban PA34 4LQ, UK
Delivery : Alloa fk10 1qd
project
Fiat doble

Distance : 45 Miles

Booked Price : £126

Collection : OL16 5JT
Delivery : CW7 3PD
project
Triumph herald

Distance : 636 Miles

Booked Price : £1,008

Collection : Cornwallis Avenue, Aylesham, Canterbury CT3 3HH, UK
Delivery : Dingwall IV15 9TS, UK
project
kia soul

Distance : 125 Miles

Booked Price : £242

Collection : mk404pd
Delivery : Bedminster, Bristol BS3 4AG, UK
project
Triumph Stag

Distance : 263 Miles

Booked Price : £504

Collection : Ip28 8df
Delivery : Branxton Crescent, Newcastle upon Tyne NE6 3BJ, UK
project
Vauxhall Vivaro 2021

Distance : 318 Miles

Booked Price : £1,890

Collection : St Quentin France
Delivery : Corton Road, Lowestoft NR32 4PN, England, UK
project
Landrover 90

Distance : 29 Miles

Booked Price : £158

Collection : Dean View, Kilmarnock KA3 7SY, UK
Delivery : Dalton Avenue, Dalmellington, Ayr KA6 7QR, UK
project
VW transporter

Distance : 51 Miles

Booked Price : £252

Collection : TN11 9ND
Delivery : Lonsdale Road, Southend-on-Sea SS2 4LP, UK
project
Mercedes-Benz C Class

Distance : 197 Miles

Booked Price : £284

Collection : Rochdale OL12, UK
Delivery : Wymondham NR18, UK
project
kia

Distance : 206 Miles

Booked Price : £252

Collection : BH12 4ND St George's Avenue, Poole, United Kingdom
Delivery : NG5 1GT Wimbledon Road, Nottingham, United Kingdom
project
Mercedes sl 2002

Distance : 23 Miles

Booked Price : £113

Collection : WV4 5LD Sedgley Road, Wolverhampton, United Kingdom
Delivery : WS14 9WZ Foxglove Close, Lichfield, United Kingdom
project
Mercedes-Benz

Distance : 148 Miles

Booked Price : £208

Collection : Bolton, UK
Delivery : Northampton, UK
project
Porsche 911

Distance : 17 Miles

Booked Price : £107

Collection : Cauldon, Stoke-on-Trent ST10 3EW, UK
Delivery : Park Lane, Stoke-on-Trent ST4 3JP, UK
project
Audi q2

Distance : 168 Miles

Booked Price : £479

Collection : Bristol BS10 7SF, UK
Delivery : Broadway, Yaxley, Peterborough PE7 3NR, UK
project
Ford

Distance : 170 Miles

Booked Price : £347

Collection : Upper Stone Close, Frampton Cotterell, Bristol BS36 2LD, UK
Delivery : Fairburn Gardens, Brinsworth, Rotherham S60 5PF, UK
project
Mazda cx5

Distance : 137 Miles

Booked Price : £290

Collection : Co14 8UJ
Delivery : NG34 8GL
project
Volkswagon Polo

Distance : 15 Miles

Booked Price : £95

Collection : School Lane, Brinscall, Chorley PR6 8QS, UK
Delivery : Park Road, Great Harwood, Blackburn BB6 7RW, UK
project
Porsche Macan

Distance : 445 Miles

Booked Price : £945

Collection : Kilrenny, Anstruther, UK
Delivery : Porsche Centre High Wycombe, Handy Cross Hub, Marlow Hill, High Wycombe, UK
project
Land Rover 109 series III

Distance : 159 Miles

Booked Price : £379

Collection : Pontypridd, Wales, United Kingdom
Delivery : Holsworthy, England, United Kingdom
project
Audi s3

Distance : 271 Miles

Booked Price : £428

Collection : Copart Peterlee, Hackworth Road, Peterlee, UK
Delivery : Lukin Street, London E1 0BN, UK
project
Vauxhall zafira

Distance : 360 Miles

Booked Price : £731

Collection : NE71 6HS A697, Wooler, United Kingdom
Delivery : GU12 5BP, Aldershot, United Kingdom
Cheaper quote options

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.

RouteExact postcodes help avoid vague town-to-town pricing. ConditionSay if the vehicle starts, rolls, steers and brakes. MethodTransported, recovered, enclosed or driven delivery can change the price. TimingFlexible jobs can sometimes fit an existing route.

Car Transport Cost FAQs

How much does car transport cost?

As a customer-facing guide, short local moves can often sit around £120-£250, 100-200 mile car transport may be around £250-£500, and longer 300+ mile routes can move into £560-£2,000+ depending on the vehicle, route and timing.

Can a trade plate driver make it cheaper?

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.

Why are real quotes different from calculator estimates?

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.

What details help me get accurate quotes?

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.

How do I get quotes from car movers?

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.

Is the cheapest car transport quote always best?

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.

What makes a quote more expensive?

Non-runners, no keys, awkward loading, poor access, larger vehicles, urgent timing, remote locations and enclosed transport can all increase the final price.

Can I move a car bought from auction?

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.

Are you a Transport Company?

Deliver My Motor is used by millions of individuals to get their deliveries done.

Use our advanced search tools to identify loads that meet your specifications. Simply state how much you want to be paid. When your quote is accepted, you will receive a booking confirmation email with all of the pickup and delivery information.

We run a transparent marketplace with lower fees for customers and profit sharing for transporters.

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