Italy to the United Kingdom is a favourite route for car lovers, from buyers importing a sharp Italian city car to enthusiasts bringing home a coveted classic. A typical booking from our price table: a Fiat 500 collected in Milan and delivered to London, 1180 km and about 12h 0m behind the wheel if you drove it yourself, plus the Channel crossing. Book a spot on a multi-car transporter instead, hand over the keys, and meet the car at the other end.
The route is booked by UK buyers importing from Italy, returning expats, and dealers sourcing stock. Milan and Turin are our main Italian pickup hubs, delivering to London, Birmingham and across the UK. Our car transport service covers the whole journey door to door, and you can see every corridor we run on our car transport routes hub.
How much does car transport from Italy to the United Kingdom cost?
A real example from our price table: moving a Fiat 500 from Milan to London, a 1180 km trip, costs 1000 to 1300 euros without VAT on an open transporter. That covers the road legs on both sides and the Channel crossing on the shared load.
What moves the price: how easy the pickup and delivery points are to reach, the size and weight of the car, whether it runs (a non-runner needs a winch), and whether you want an enclosed trailer for a classic or high-value car. A flexible window helps too. One thing to plan for on this route: since Brexit the UK sits outside the EU, so there is customs clearance and import paperwork between Italy and the UK. We handle the customs side for you. Request a free quote and you will have your exact price in minutes.
How long does car transport from Italy to the United Kingdom take?
The road distance is around 1180 km, roughly 12 hours, heading north-west from Milan or Turin through France to the coast, then across the Channel by Eurotunnel from Calais or the Calais to Dover ferry, and on to London or Birmingham. Because the truck loads several cars and clears customs at the border, allow 5 to 10 days door to door, a little longer than a purely EU run. The French leg follows the same corridor as our car transport from Italy to France route before it reaches the coast.
Why book a transporter instead of driving?
Tip: have the Italian libretto (log book) and the invoice or bill of sale ready at pickup, as clean paperwork keeps the customs step and DVLA registration moving smoothly.
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How does car transport from Italy to the United Kingdom work?
Send us the two postcodes and the car, we confirm a fixed price, a collection window and the customs steps, and a vetted carrier collects from your door or the seller. The car travels through France, crosses the Channel and is inspected with signed photos at both pickup and delivery. Nothing to pay before pickup.
What customs and registration apply when importing to the UK?
Because the UK left the EU, an import to Britain needs a customs declaration and, in most cases, import VAT (with duty on some vehicles). Once it lands you notify HMRC through the NOVA system, then register and tax the car with the DVLA to get UK plates. We guide you through the documents so nothing stalls at the border.
How should I prepare the car for pickup?
- Wash it and take dated photos from every side.
- Leave about a quarter tank of fuel.
- Remove personal belongings and any toll tag.
- Switch off the alarm and fold in the mirrors.
- Tell the driver about leaks, weak batteries or anything unusual.
Can you move a car that does not start?
Yes. Non-runners are welcome as long as you tell us whether the car rolls, steers and brakes, so the driver can bring a winch. If you are moving a van rather than a car, see our van transport service.
Is my car insured during the transport?
Yes, every carrier holds cargo insurance covering your vehicle during loading, transit, the Channel crossing and unloading. Personal items left inside are not covered, so remove them first. Read more on our why choose Send Your Auto page.
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