If you’re looking for a trusted company for your international removals from Swindon, look no further than 1st Move International. As long-standing members of trade associations such as the BAR and BIFA, we are highly experienced in the industry.
We’ve operated our overseas moving services from Swindon for over 25 years, going to many worldwide destinations including; the USA, Canada, UAE, Australia, South Africa and many more!
Choose us for safer packing, faster shipping and smarter pricing for your move from Swindon.
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Get a free, customised quote to begin your international removals from Swindon. We’ll provide you with a precise and transparent quote to kickstart your move, no home survey is required.
Pick the service that best suits your requirements and we’ll take care of the rest. Our Swindon Move Coordinators will work with you to create a tailored moving plan.
Our packers and movers in Swindon collect and pack your items ready for shipping. Our innovative shrink-fast packing method means minimal handling of your items for full safety.
We handle customs clearance so you can focus on your move. Track your move with our tracking tool and await final delivery in your new destination!
Shared container shipping is ideal for small overseas moves, such as a 2-bed house move. It’s a cost-effective way to move as you’ll share space in a container with other customers and pay for what you use.
Full container shipping should be chosen if you’re moving the contents of a 3+ bedroom home. Get full access to your own 20ft or 40ft container to eliminate third-party handling of your items, from Swindon to your new home.
We’ve gathered average costs for international removals from Swindon to many of our popular destinations. These prices are for a full 20ft shipping container, which equates to a 3-bedroom house move in 2024. Please note your total price will depend on where you’re going, the size of the move and specific requirements.
We’ve also looked at overall average moving costs for a range of locations from Swindon:
| Country | Small Move in Shared Container | 20ft Shipping Container (3-bed house) | 40ft Shipping Container (4-bed house) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | £537 - £1,890 | £3,138 - £4,845 | £5,629 - £7,004 |
| Canada | £447 - £1,925 | £2,837 - £3,526 | £5,322 - £7,243 |
| USA | £492 - £2,135 | £3,109 - £3,685 | £4,903 - £7,116 |
| New Zealand | £500 - £1,880 | £3,158 - £3,965 | £5,446 - £6,162 |
| Bahamas | £573 - £2,377 | £3,321 - £4,611 | £5,876 - £7,753 |
| Barbados | £599 - £1,804 | £3,427 - £4,929 | £6,017 - £8,417 |
| Singapore | £516 - £1,757 | £2,423 - £3,718 | £4,461 - £4,622 |
| Cayman Islands | £688 - £1,762 | £3,918 - £5,025 | £6,164 - £8,371 |
| Cyprus | £625 - £1,708 | £2,900 - £3,540 | £4,395 - £5,481 |
| Dubai, UAE | £476 - £2,058 | £2,962 - £3,371 | £5,491 - £6,112 |
| Hong Kong | £497 - £1,722 | £2,789 - £3,097 | £3,977 - £4,562 |
| South Africa | £445 - £1,778 | £2,890 - £3,459 | £4,251 - £6,430 |
| Saudi Arabia | £500 - £1,744 | £3,017 - £3,181 | £4,779 - £5,038 |
You can use these costs to act as a guideline of what to expect for your moving costs. These prices don’t include the cost of collection, delivery, insurance or packing.
Use our free international removals cost calculator to get instant online estimates for your removals from Swindon. It gives you a free, online estimate for removals to the USA, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and many more destinations! You don’t have to enter your email address or register.
Find out what our customers from Swindon have to say about 1st Move International.
P Foss
Swindon to San Francisco, USA1st Move International did a super job moving us form the UK back to the US. We will definitely use them again.
A Nittaya
Swindon to Bangkok, ThailandYou shipped our effects over to Thailand and a big thanks. The packaging was excellent and it all arrived safely and in a super fast time. Our little boy is so happy to have his toys around him again !!!! We highly recommend this service as start to finish it was clear, well communicated and a totally professional feel throughout the whole process. CHEERS!!!!!!
We operate throughout all of Swindon including; Greenmeadow, Hawksworth, Haydon Wick, Kembrey Park, Kingsdown and many more.
1st Move International,
Worthy Rd,
Bristol
BS11 0YB
Email: info@shipit.co.uk
Freephone: 0800 3890784
A town dating back to Roman times, Swindon has a rich industrial history. Lots of high-tech companies have headquarters in Swindon, making it both an economic and cultural hub. Located 35 miles East of Bristol, the town is well connected with easy links to the M4 and a great railway station.
We’ve helped many people make the move overseas from Swindon over time. Many movers go abroad for better work opportunities, lifestyle, or simply to be closer to family. Whether you’re looking for a lower cost of living, a better work-life balance or a new adventure, moving abroad from Swindon is an opportunity to not be missed.
Fun fact: Swindon was once a key hub for railway engineering in the UK, playing a big role in the expansion of the railway network.
Most of our Swindon movers relocated to the USA, with 68% calling the States their new home. Colorado and Texas were the states of choice for our Swindon relocations, both seeing 13% of moves.
Colorado offers a high standard of living, with clean air, lots of sunshine and outdoor activities forming a part of daily life. Texas has a lower cost of living compared to many parts of the UK, especially London and the South East. Housing is significantly lower, getting more property and land for your money than in Swindon.
Canada was the second most popular destination, with 18% of overseas moves from Swindon relocating there. New Brunswick in particular was a popular province of Canada.
We’ve looked at the 2 most popular destinations for our Swindon movers to help you compare the cost of living, focussing on housing, groceries and other utilities.
USA:
Overall, the USA has a lower cost of living than in Swindon. Avoiding big cities like New York
and Los Angeles
will give you more options for affordable housing, groceries and rent. Looking at Colorado as an example, transport, groceries and utilities are all more affordable in the state than in Swindon. The average monthly salary is 79% higher in Denver, Colorado at £3,645.43.
Canada:
The cost of living in Swindon is generally higher than in many parts of Canada. Housing can be expensive in Canada compared to Swindon, but if you look outside of the big cities of Toronto
and Vancouver in places like Calgary and Ottawa, you can expect to find something more affordable. To buy outside of Calgary city centre, it costs roughly £2,400 per square metre. Groceries are more expensive in Canada, but things like petrol and transport costs are cheaper. Petrol is 57% and monthly travel passes are 15% more expensive in Swindon.
All data taken from Numbeo .
