Shipping Container to UK from Canada
Moving to the UK from Canada usually means shipping a container, and it’s one of the more straightforward long-haul moves you can make, but the price tag varies more than most people expect. Your departure port and the container size you choose both move the needle, so it’s worth knowing what actually drives the cost of your move to the UK before you request quotes.
Average Container Shipping Cost
- 20ft container: CAD $3,500-$5,500 from East Coast ports (Halifax, Montreal).
- 40ft container: CAD $5,500-$8,500, better value per cubic metre than two smaller shipments.
- Vancouver departures: Add roughly 20-30% to East Coast pricing.
Port & Transit Times
- East Coast (Halifax, Montreal) to UK: typically 2-3 weeks at sea
- Vancouver to UK: typically 4-5 weeks at sea via the longer Pacific-Atlantic routing
- A full, accurate inventory clears most shipments through UK customs within 3-5 working days of arrival
How It Works
Tell us your departure city in Canada and delivery address in the UK. Within one working day you’ll have quotes from up to five vetted carriers experienced with moves to the UK, so you can compare price, port, and transit time before booking.
Get Your Container Shipping Quotes
Get free, no-obligation quotes for shipping a container from Canada to the UK, and start planning your move to the UK today.
