R-Rak
Car Shipping

The revolutionary R-Rak system allows for safer and more efficient loading of multiple cars in a single container.

Roll-on Roll-off (RoRo) Shipping

Considered one of the easiest car shipping methods, RoRo is preferred by some of the world's leading car manufacturers.

Car Shipping - UK to Canada

Canada Car Shipping Services, Costs & Information

At AutoShippers we offer weekly Canada car shipping services direct from the UK by fast Roll on Roll off (Ro Ro) car transport ships for the East coast, dedicated container to the West coast and inland container terminals located throughout Canada.

We provide a full door to door shipping service to Canada and offer daily collections with nationwide coverage anywhere in the UK. We specialise in shipping all types of vehicles including cars, 4x4's, motorbikes, motorhomes, vans and trucks.

Whether shipping your classic car, a high value top marque or simply need to ship your family hatchback with you to Canada, you can trust AutoShippers to get you there.

Container Car Shipping to Canada

We have container loading facilities situated at all main UK ports, where you car is securely loaded into its own dedicated 20' container for safe shipping on our scheduled weekly services direct to all major ports in Canada.

For more info visit our Container Car Shipping page.

Shipping Cars to Canada by RoRo

We also offer a regular RoRo (Roll-on Roll-off) car shipping service, whereby your vehicle is driven onto and secured inside a shipping vessel that has been specially designed for transporting cars safely overseas.

Learn more about RoRo Car Shipping.

Collection & Insurance

In addition to our daily UK car collection service, we provide specialist car shipping insurance cover as part of our standard service for that added peace of mind, knowing that your car is covered from the moment it leaves your care until you receive it in Canada. Insurance is provided through our specialist broker Basil Fry and Co with all policies underwritten by Royal and Sun Alliance.

Car Shipping Costs from the UK to Canada

How much does it cost to ship a car from the UK to Canada?

The cost for car shipping from the UK to Canada varies depending on the vehicle and the final destination within Canada but typically you can expect costs to start at £1,233 for our RoRo service from London to Halifax for standard saloon cars and up to £3,656.00 for our Container service to Montreal, for example.

See below for indicative car shipping costs for the major Canadian destinations. Rates are current at the time of writing but may vary depending on the exact destination and vehicle dimensions. Please check with us prior to booking. Rates are port to port shipping only, and exclude duties and taxes, car collection costs, and redelivery (if required) at the destination.
This table should be used as a guide only. To receive an accurate quote specific to your destination and vehicle dimensions, please fill out the form above.

Car Shipping UK to Canada Costs Guide

Type 20ft Container costs
(GBP)
Standard Saloon Car £1,233 - Halifax (RoRo)
£2,609 - Halifax
£3,659 - Montreal
£4,159 - Toronto
£6,009 - Vancouver
£5,959 - Calgary
SUV / 4x4 £1,233 - Halifax (RoRo)
£2,609 - Halifax
£3,659 - Montreal
£4,159 - Toronto
£6,009 - Vancouver
£5,959 - Calgary


Help & Advice

Need help with Canada car import regulations? Through our agents we provide advice and assistance with import formalities to ensure a smooth arrival when you ship your car to Canada. We also help in arranging delivery of your vehicle to cities listed above and to all other main destinations in Canada including: Ottawa - Mississauga - Regina - Brampton - Hamilton - Burlington - Scarborough - London - Kitchener - Richmond - St John, New Brunswick - St John's, Newfoundland.

Interesting Facts

In recent years the port of Halifax, located on the East coast of Canada, has evolved to become one of the largest vehicle shipping and transportation ports in North America. The autoport terminal in Halifax offers bespoke facilities designed specifically for handling Roll on Roll off cargo and boasts fifty truck loading bays and five dedicated rail track sidings to transport vehicles throughout Canada. Now covering over 40 hectares the Halifax autoport has grown to provide the capacity to handle an incredible 185,000 vehicles every year.

Video - How We Ship Your Car to Canada

In this video we show you our process for shipping your car from the UK to Canada in a 20ft container.

  • The car is loaded and secured at our facility to ensure it doesn't move during shipment.
  • It is driven into the container and positioned before all four wheels are safely chocked using either metal or wood chocks.
  • Strong, padded ratchet straps are used to lash the wheels to the container's built-in securing eyelets.
  • If straps cannot be secured around the wheels, the vehicle's front and rear towing eyelets are used for secure lashing.
  • All shipping containers adhere to strict safety regulations, ensuring structural integrity and protection from weather conditions.

Check out our container car shipping page for more information on our container shipping process, and for more car shipping videos see our video gallery.

UK to Canada Car Shipping Schedule + Transit Times

The below schedules have been provided to us by the shipping lines, and are correct at the time of adding to the website. Please note that space availability can only be confirmed after receipt of all documentation and payment of your freight costs in full. These schedules are subject to change, Autoshippers aren’t responsible for any changes in the schedules.


UK to Canada RoRo Sailing Schedules

Destination Vessel Sailing Date From Transit Times
Halifax Atlantic Sun 20/02/2024 Liverpool 8
Atlantic Sail 25/02/2024
Atlantic Star 04/03/2024
Atlatnic Sky 10/03/2024

UK to Canada FCL Sailing Schedules

Destination Vessel Sailing Date From Transit Times
Vancouver NYK Romulus 20/02/2024 Southampton 39
NYK Nebula 27/02/2024
MOL Experience 05/03/2024
NYK Meteor 12/03/2024

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