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Baggage Shipping to Canada
Shipping your baggage to Canada does not need to be a hassle. Whether you are relocating, studying, or taking a long-term trip, sending your belongings ahead can make your journey easier and more affordable. With years of experience in baggage shipping, we know how to navigate Canada’s customs documentation and logistics to ensure your items arrive safely and on time.
We also handle shipping from Canada back to the UK. Anglo Pacific has moved belongings between the two countries for over 40 years, with more than 20,000 consignments handled every year, door to door in both directions.
How Much Does Baggage Shipping to Canada Cost
The cost of shipping luggage to Canada from the UK depends on how much you are sending, which shipping method you choose, and where in Canada it is going. We charge by the size of your shipment, not by the kilogram at check-in, so you know the full price before booking.
- Single 23kg suitcase by sea freight: from around £180 door to door.
- Single 23kg suitcase by air freight: from around £320 door to door.
- Three to five boxes (around 0.5 cubic metres) by sea freight: from around £290.
- Small flat contents (1 cubic metre) by sea freight: from around £550.
Quotes are fixed at the time of booking and cover UK collection, freight, Canadian customs documentation and final delivery. For an exact figure based on your shipment, send us a rough inventory and we will respond the same working day.
Luggage shipping to Canada runs on two routes, sea freight and air freight. The right choice depends on how soon you need your items and how much you are sending.
Sea freight to Canada
Sea freight is the most cost-effective option for larger shipments and the cheapest way to send luggage to Canada when you are shipping suitcases alongside boxes or personal effects. It suits full household moves, multiple bags and non-urgent items.
- Transit time: 10-14 weeks door to door for most Canadian cities. Western Canada, including Vancouver and Calgary, can add a little longer for inland transport.
- Best for: multiple suitcases, boxes, household goods, anyone sending more than one case.
- Cost: lower per cubic metre than air freight, particularly cost-effective for volumes over 0.5 cubic metres.
Air freight to Canada
Air freight is the faster option for urgent or smaller loads. Luggage or boxes typically arrive within 5 to 7 days, ideal for shipping bags to Canadian cities such as Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal.
- Transit time: 5 to 7 days door to door for major Canadian cities.
- Best for: single suitcase, urgent shipments, last-minute items, smaller volumes.
- Cost: higher per kilogram than sea freight, but faster delivery.
If you are moving to Toronto or Vancouver, air freight is a good choice for a quicker delivery. If you are shipping to Calgary, Edmonton, Halifax or a rural property, sea freight is more cost-effective for larger volumes of baggage.
Baggage Shipping to UK from Canada
If you need to ship your bag, suitcase or boxes from Canada back to the UK, we coordinate baggage shipping in the reverse direction. The service runs the same way: door-to-door collection, fixed pricing, sea or air freight, UK customs handled on arrival.
- Collection across Canada: our partner agents collect from Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, Calgary, Ottawa, Edmonton and other Canadian locations.
- Sea freight from Canada: shipments leave the Port of Montreal, the Port of Halifax or the Port of Vancouver and arrive at Felixstowe or London Gateway.
- Air freight from Canada: departs Toronto, Vancouver or Montreal international airports, with UK delivery typically within 7 to 10 days of pickup.
- UK customs and ToR relief: returning UK residents may qualify for Transfer of Residence (ToR) relief from UK customs duty and VAT, provided you have owned and used the items in Canada for at least 6 months. We help you prepare the ToR1 application before your shipment leaves Canada.
Save Time & Money: Choose Anglo Pacific for Full-Service Baggage Shipping
Canada is a vast country, and customs documentation needs to be right first time to keep your shipment moving. The right shipping partner saves you time, money and the risk of items being held at the border. Here is what our full-service baggage shipping includes:
- Fixed pricing, no surprises: airline charges for excess baggage to Canada can climb past £400 for a single 23kg case at the gate. Our quotes are fixed at the time of booking and cover everything from UK collection through to Canadian delivery.
- Packing materials provided: we provide sturdy, double-walled boxes and packing materials to keep your belongings safe in transit.
- Door-to-door collection and delivery: we collect from any UK address and deliver to any Canadian address, whether city centre or rural.
- Customs handling: we complete the Personal Effects Accounting Document (form BSF186) and all paperwork to Canada Border Services Agency standards, and observe Canadian Food Inspection Agency rules on restricted items, so your shipment clears the border without delay.
- Both directions covered: the same service runs in reverse for shipments from Canada back to the UK.
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When you are sending more than the standard airline allowance or travelling separately from your belongings, excess baggage shipping to Canada gives you flexibility. We handle shipping suitcases to Canada, unaccompanied baggage, unaccompanied luggage and boxes, all under one service.
Shipping boxes to Canada
Shipping boxes to Canada is one of the most popular ways to send clothing, books, kitchenware, personal effects and household goods. Boxes carry more than suitcases, pack flatter and protect contents better. We use double-walled boxes for extra protection during transit. For sizes, packing and volume thresholds, our shipping boxes to Canada page covers the detail.
- Strong boxes: double-walled cartons for protection.
- Proper packing: bubble wrap, packing paper or foam for fragile items.
- Clear labelling: each box labelled with your name, Canadian delivery address and contact number.
Shipping suitcases to Canada
Shipping suitcases to Canada is the most common use case for anyone moving, studying or taking a long-term trip. Whether you are sending a single 23kg case or multiple wheeled bags, we handle collection, freight and delivery door to door.
- Single suitcase: ideal for students, working holidaymakers or anyone avoiding airline excess fees.
- Multiple suitcases: consolidate into one shipment for better per-case pricing.
- Oversized or heavy cases: no airline weight limits, we charge by shipment size.
Unaccompanied baggage and unaccompanied luggage to Canada
Unaccompanied baggage to Canada and unaccompanied luggage to Canada are terms for belongings you send ahead of or after your flight, without travelling with them. This is the most common reason customers use our service.
- You do not need to travel with your belongings: send them ahead so they arrive before you, or send them after you have settled in Canada.
- No airline restrictions: you are not limited by airline baggage allowances or cabin baggage rules.
- Customs compliance: we handle Canadian customs paperwork on your behalf, including the Personal Effects Accounting Document (form BSF186) required by the Canada Border Services Agency.
Excess baggage to Canada
Excess baggage to Canada covers anything over your airline’s free allowance. Rather than paying per-kilogram fees at the airport, excess baggage shipping gives you a fixed price for the volume you are sending, whether one extra case or several boxes.
- Cheaper than airline fees: airline excess fees can climb past £400 for a single extra 23kg case. Our sea freight rates start from around £180 for the same case, door to door.
- No upper limit: send as much or as little as you need. Larger volumes attract better per-cubic-metre rates.
For full household shipments, our main shipping to Canada and removals to Canada services may be a better fit.
Popular Destinations for Luggage Shipping to Canada
Anglo Pacific has a presence in London, Manchester and Glasgow, sending your bags to Canada has never been easier.
As an international baggage shipping company with connections in Canada , no destination is out of reach when you ship extra suitcases to Canada .
We handle 20,000 international consignments annually, many of which are to popular Canada locations, including:
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Baggage to Canada Reviews
Shipping baggage from the UK to Canada has never been as reliable as with Anglo Pacific. Our close attention to detail and all-inclusive services leave us a cut above the rest, but don’t just take our word for it… see what our customers think in our baggage shipping to Canada reviews.
For your online baggage shipping to Canada quote, book your remote survey now and a team member will assess your luggage and provide you with a no-obligation estimate, online.
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Costs depend on volume, shipping method and destination. A single 23kg suitcase by sea freight typically starts from around £180 door to door, with air freight starting from around £320. Larger volumes attract better per-cubic-metre rates. For an exact quote, send us a rough inventory and we will respond the same working day.
Sea freight takes 5 to 9 weeks door to door for most Canadian cities, with western Canada, including Vancouver and Calgary, adding a little longer. Air freight delivers within 5 to 7 days, suitable for urgent or smaller shipments.
Sea freight is the most cost-effective option for anyone sending more than a single suitcase to Canada. The per-cubic-metre rate drops as your volume increases, so consolidating bags, suitcases and boxes into one shipment is usually cheaper than booking multiple smaller ones or paying airline excess baggage fees.
Yes. Shipping boxes to Canada is one of the most popular uses of our service. It is a flexible way to send clothing, books, kitchenware, personal effects and household goods. We provide double-walled boxes for protection, or you can pack your own, and we collect from your UK address and deliver to any Canadian address.
Yes. Unaccompanied baggage to Canada is the most common reason customers use our service. You do not need to travel on the same flight or vessel as your belongings. We handle UK collection, freight, customs clearance and onward delivery in Canada while you travel separately, including the Personal Effects Accounting Document (form BSF186) required by the Canada Border Services Agency.
Yes. Excess baggage shipping to Canada covers anything over your airline’s free allowance. Rather than paying per-kilogram fees at the airport, we charge a fixed price for the volume you are sending. There is no upper limit. Larger shipments attract better per-cubic-metre rates.
Yes. Baggage shipping to the UK from Canada runs as the same service in reverse. Our partner agents collect from Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, Calgary, Ottawa, Edmonton and other Canadian locations, with delivery to any UK address. Returning UK residents may qualify for Transfer of Residence (ToR) relief from UK customs duty and VAT if they have owned and used the items in Canada for at least 6 months.
Yes. Shipping suitcases to Canada is one of the most common uses of our service. Whether you are sending a single 23kg case or multiple wheeled bags, we handle door-to-door collection and delivery. We charge by the size of your shipment, not by the kilogram at check-in.
You are not tied to a single airline’s checked-box dimensions. Because we charge by the overall size of your shipment rather than per box, you can use a range of carton sizes. We recommend sturdy, double-walled boxes, and our shipping boxes to Canada page sets out common sizes, weight guidance and volume thresholds in full.
Canada restricts items that pose a risk to agriculture and the environment. Prohibited and restricted items include fresh fruit and vegetables, plants and plant cuttings, soil, certain meat and dairy products, and firewood. Firearms and weapons must be declared and meet Canadian import rules. Refer to the official Canada Border Services Agency and Canadian Food Inspection Agency websites for full guidance.