Shipping from Toronto to Southampton is one of the quickest ocean routes in the A1 tariff, under three weeks from the Mississauga warehouse, and the cheapest way to send boxes and household goods from Ontario to England. It serves Canadians relocating to London and the south of England, British expatriates returning home, students, and businesses shipping goods to UK customers. Montreal has a slightly lower rate and a shorter transit if the cargo is already in Quebec.
Read the UK conditions carefully: there is no terminal pick-up. After clearance the cargo is delivered directly to the consignee from the carrier's London freight station, so give a full UK delivery address and phone number. The consignee needs a GB EORI number, and personal effects move duty and VAT free only after an approved Transfer of Residence application on GOV.UK; send A1 the ToR reference with the packing list and passport copy.
Toronto 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 Toronto, the same cargo from Montreal: the same rate and 3 days shorter (15 days, minimum USD 370.96); from Vancouver: USD 2 per cu ft more and 11 days longer (29 days, minimum USD 441.60).
What a shipment from Toronto 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 Toronto
The Toronto receiving warehouse is in Mississauga, next to Pearson airport, and receives cargo from 08:00 to 16:00. This gateway usually serves the Greater Toronto Area and the rest of Ontario. 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 Montreal to Southampton. Other routes from Toronto: Manila, Mumbai, Delhi, Karachi, Colombo, Ho Chi Minh City, Kochi, Lisbon, Cebu, Mombasa, Hamburg, Shanghai. 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 Toronto 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 Toronto to Southampton take?
The carrier estimates 18 days from the Toronto warehouse to Southampton. Add the time to collect documents and to clear customs at destination.
Does A1 pick up in Toronto?
No. You or a trucking company you hire deliver the packed cargo to the receiving warehouse in Mississauga, next to Pearson airport; 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.