Shipping from Montreal to Southampton has the lowest rate and the shortest transit to the United Kingdom of the three Canadian gateways, about two weeks from the Montreal warehouse on Notre-Dame Street East. It is the natural route for senders in Quebec, eastern Ontario and the Atlantic provinces: families moving to England, British citizens returning after years in Canada, university staff and students, and Quebec businesses shipping to UK clients.
The carrier does not offer terminal collection in the UK. Cargo is cleared and then delivered from its London freight station straight to the consignee's address, so the quote should include the full address in England or Wales. A GB EORI number is required for the consignee. Household goods and personal effects qualify for relief only with an approved Transfer of Residence application on GOV.UK; apply before booking and give A1 the reference with the packing list and passport copy. Scotland follows separate conditions and is quoted on request.
Montreal to Southampton: rate, minimum and transit
| Gateway | Rate | Minimum, all A1 fees | Transit |
|---|---|---|---|
| From Toronto | USD 3 / cu ft | USD 370.96 | 18 days |
| From Montreal | USD 3 / cu ft | USD 370.96 | 15 days |
| From Vancouver | USD 5 / cu ft | USD 441.60 | 29 days |
Compared with Montreal, the same cargo from Toronto: the same rate and 3 days longer (18 days, minimum USD 370.96); from Vancouver: USD 2 per cu ft more and 14 days longer (29 days, minimum USD 441.60).
What a shipment from Montreal costs
- Up to 1 CBM (35.3 cu ft) and 200 kg, the minimum: USD 370.96
- 2.5 CBM / 500 kg, e.g. 20 medium moving boxes: USD 529.90
- 4 CBM / 800 kg, e.g. three pallets: USD 688.84
The carrier charges by volume or by weight (1,000 kg per CBM), whichever is greater. Totals include A1's processing fee, surcharges and solar fee; destination charges are added once the carrier confirms them.
Delivering the cargo in Montreal
The Montreal receiving warehouse is in the east end of Montreal, on Notre-Dame Street East, and receives cargo from 08:00 to 16:00. This gateway usually serves Quebec, eastern Ontario and the Atlantic provinces. A1 does not offer pickup and does not palletize or pack: bring the cargo yourself or with a trucker of your choice, boxed, crated or on pallets of ISPM 15 wood. Household goods must be professionally packed, as the tariff requires.
Personal effects and carrier conditions for United Kingdom
Personal effects and household goods are accepted subject to carrier approval: we send your packing list and passport copy to the carrier before you pay.
- Scotland: Personal Effects Inq. for Rates/ToR App. Req'd
- Scotland: Custom Clearance In London
- Scotland: Subject to ISPM 15 Packing Regulations
- Scotland: Edinburgh Door Service Only
- Terminal Service Not Available. Direct
- Delivery To Consignee From London CFS.
- Consignee EROI# is required
- Personal Effects must complete application using Transfer of residence to the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
- Subject to ISPM 15 Packing Regulations
Documents: a signed packing list and a passport copy for personal effects, a commercial invoice and packing list for commercial cargo. Customs value up to CAD 2,000; cargo palletized or crated on ISPM 15 wood.
What A1 does: the price, the booking with the carrier, checking your packing list and documents, the warehouse labels and the contact until the cargo arrives. What A1 does not do: pickup, packing or palletizing, customs clearance and duties at destination (arranged and paid by the receiver), air freight, courier, vehicles and full containers.
More about shipping to Southampton
All gateways and rates for shipping to Southampton and the overview of shipping to United Kingdom from Canada. Other gateways: from Toronto to Southampton. Other routes from Montreal: Beirut, Casablanca, Genoa. Read how to ship personal effects from Canada, or see every destination in shipping destinations A–Z.
Questions and answers
How much is shipping from Montreal to Southampton?
From USD 370.96 for the smallest shipment (up to 1 CBM), including A1's processing fee, surcharges and solar fee. About USD 529.90 for 2.5 CBM / 500 kg. Destination charges are confirmed by the carrier before you pay; duties and taxes are paid by the receiver.
How long does sea shipping from Montreal to Southampton take?
The carrier estimates 15 days from the Montreal warehouse to Southampton. Add the time to collect documents and to clear customs at destination.
Does A1 pick up in Montreal?
No. You or a trucking company you hire deliver the packed cargo to the receiving warehouse in the east end of Montreal, on Notre-Dame Street East; the address and labels come with the booking.
Rates valid through December 25, 2026; totals include A1 fees of USD 265.00. Destination charges are confirmed by the carrier, duties and taxes are paid by the consignee, and transit days are the carrier's estimate.