Same Day Courier Service
Collected from any UK postcode within 60 minutes and driven straight to its destination in a dedicated vehicle. Documents, parcels, pallets, medical samples, machinery parts. We’ll beat any genuine quote.
Where are we going?
Tell us the route and we’ll call you back with a price in minutes.
No obligation. We’ll call you back within minutes.
Collection from any UK postcode, guaranteed.
Open every hour of every day, bank holidays included.
Five-star Google reviews from customers across the UK.
No mileage limits. Dedicated vehicle, door to door.
Trusted by the NHS, the Cabinet Office and brands you know
Booked in minutes. Delivered today.
One phone call or one form. Our traffic managers find the nearest dedicated driver and stay with your job until it’s signed for.
Get your quote
Tell us from where, to where and when. We call you back with a firm price, usually within 5 minutes.
Collected by your driver
A dedicated vehicle sized to your load collects from any UK postcode. Your consignment is the only job on board.
Delivered with proof
Driven direct with no depots or transfers, then signed for with a time-stamped photo proof of delivery sent to you.
Whatever it is, wherever it’s going
From one envelope to multiple pallets, every job gets a dedicated vehicle and a dedicated traffic manager.
Same Day Delivery
Rapid, direct delivery anywhere in the UK, collected within 60 minutes.
Next Day Courier
Secure, insured next-day delivery for parcels, pallets and documents.
Medical Courier
Samples and pharmaceuticals with full chain of custody, temperature-controlled.
Document Courier
Legal papers hand to hand with time-stamped proof of delivery.
Parcel Collection
From any UK postcode within the hour, parcels to multiple boxes.
Pallets & Large Items
Machinery, industrial parts and multi-pallet loads, up to a 40ft artic.
Logistics & Distribution
Scheduled routes and supply chain support built around your business.
Domestic Courier
A competitive, careful service for private clients too.
One driver.
Your delivery is the only job on board
No depots, no sorting hubs, no multi-drop rounds. Since 2019 we’ve kept our clients’ promises with dedicated point-to-point vehicles, office-based monitoring and drivers whose sole priority is your consignment.
Our service isn’t just UK-wide: our fleet of dedicated, point-to-point vehicles also handles urgent European runs.
- We won’t be beaten on price
- Collection guaranteed within the hour
- Dedicated traffic manager on every job
- Secure for sensitive and perishable goods
- Comprehensive insurance as standard
- European runs available
The right vehicle for every load
2,000+ insured vehicles nationwide, from small vans to 40ft artics. Not sure what you need? Tell us the load and we’ll match it.
Documents and small consignments
Parcels
Exhibition stands, larger loads
Bulky items
Retail stock moves
Construction equipment
Huge items, multi-drop loads
Multiple pallets, heavy machinery
Swipe to see the full fleet · each square is one standard UK pallet · Full dimensions in our van sizes guide
Trusted when it can’t be late
“Approx 11am I look for a quote on the website. 30 seconds later, Greg rang. Under an hour later, Sam arrives… approx 1 hour later, your parcels have been delivered.”Victoria Stead · Google review
What a professional service!you As an SMR provider with a nationwide client base, having a reliable courier service is essential to our business. We’ve used this company twice in the last few days, for deliveries from Sheffield…
Used for one of our customers going from Tamworth to Knutsford. Called them arranged everything, they had a driver on site within a hour and was delivered in great time! Received all the relevant documentation and the people over…
The courier arrived to collect my parcel when they said they would and delivered it on time. Very reliable and friendly service – I would use them again.
Brilliant service! Great comms, super helpful, highly recommended! Last minute request and they pulled out all the stops. Brilliant! Thank you in particular to Gregg and Joban!
Excellent service. I contacted them online with a job at short notice and they called back almost immediately. After taking initial details they called me back with a reasonable quote within 10 mins. The driver arrived early and…
Fantastic service – great communication and items collected and delivered on time – would highly recommend!
Very fast and friendly service! Gregg was super helpful and got me a quote within about 20 minutes, if that and handled everything with care and attention. The courier dropped it off in great timing. I would definitely recommend…
Delivered an urgent parcel faster and cheaper than others. A very efficient service, would use again
I can highly recommend The Same Day People. Needed a package collected urgently in Leyton Buzzard and delivered to Woking. Spoke to Jason just after 3pm, he arranged everything, package was collected within the hour and I had it…
These guys are amazing! I've been working with them for 3 years for fast merch delivery to and from events we participate in. Not a single time we've had any issues with them. Always on time, always careful with our stuff, and…
Jason organised me a collection and delivery same day, got to my customer without a hitch will be using his services again very shortly.
The Same Day People are an excellent, efficient, reliable and very reasonably-priced courier company. We've been using them for years now and they always deliver (in many ways). Thanks SDP!
Nationwide, from every postcode
Drivers based across the UK, so a collection within 60 minutes doesn’t depend on where you are.
Collected within 60 minsSame Day Courier London
Every borough and postcode, plus direct runs out of the capital to anywhere in the UK.
Not listed? We cover every UK town and village.
FAQs
Same day couriers, answered
Still unsure? Call 0333 772 6068. Someone answers 24/7.
What is a same day courier service?
A same day courier service collects a consignment and delivers it directly to its destination on the same day, without it passing through sorting depots or overnight networks. This makes same day delivery ideal for urgent, time-critical consignments.
You can find out more about same-day couriers in our Same-Day Couriers Guide
How can I get a same day delivery quote?
Booking a same day delivery is easy. You can call us on 0333 772 6068 or request a quote, and we’ll do the rest. We’ll dispatch one of our experienced drivers within the hour, and you can sit back and relax knowing the job’s done
What can be sent via a same day courier?
We can send everything from a parcel to a pallet, an envelope to an engineering part. Our satisfied clients include media firms, solicitors and lawyers, medical professionals, retailers, IT firms, and businesses large and small. If you have something specific in mind, then please call us on 0333 772 6068 or request a quote, and we’ll do the rest
How quickly can a courier collect my parcel?
We can arrange collection within the hour. Call us on 0333 772 6068, and we’ll be there in a jiffy
Is same day delivery available across all of the UK?
Yes, our same day courier services operate nationwide, including all major cities such as London, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, Glasgow, Southampton and Liverpool, plus all the UK’s towns and villages
How much does a same day courier cost?
Unlike most same-day courier providers who rely on fixed rate cards, we provide live quotations for our delivery services to ensure the most cost-effective solution for every order. Several factors determine the final price, including the required vehicle size, the total distance covered, and any applicable local government charges, such as London’s ULEZ
What vehicles are used for same day courier deliveries?
Our extensive fleet of vehicles is comprised of everything from small vans to HGVs. So, no matter how big or how small your delivery is, we can bear the load
Are goods insured during transport?
Yes, all of our drivers are covered by a minimum of £10,000 goods in transit insurance, in the very unlikely event your consignment is damaged in transit.
We also only provide dedicated vehicles for your needs, which dramatically reduces the chances of damaged goods in transit with us
What is the difference between a same day courier and next day delivery?
Next day deliveries will be completed the next working day, whereas same day deliveries are made on the same day. There are other differences. Our same day courier deliveries use a direct, dedicated vehicle, so your consignment will be the driver’s sole priority. Our same day deliveries are collected within the hour and are ideal for urgent items
Can businesses use same day couriers regularly?
Yes, most of our business customers regularly rely on our same day courier service. On any given day, we make deliveries for manufacturers, legal firms, healthcare providers, retailers, film and media companies, and e-commerce businesses. To make using our services even easier, we offer business users an account service
Are same day couriers available 24/7?
Yes, we’re here for you 24/7, 365 days a year. We can handle weekend deliveries, bank holiday deliveries and even overnight urgent transport throughout the UK. To find out more, call us on 0333 772 6068 or request a quote and we’ll do the rest
When should I use a same day courier?
If you need an urgent delivery courier, then call us on 0333 772 6068 or request a quote, and we’ll be there. We can carry everything from a parcel to a pallet securely, quickly, and without fuss
Why choose the Same Day People for your same day deliveries?
Because you can trust us to deliver the goods. We’re proud of our ‘Excellent’ rating on Google, and our team of dedicated drivers will go the extra mile to ensure you’re completely satisfied. With nationwide coverage, collection within 60 minutes, competitive pricing and goods in transit insurance, we offer the perfect same day courier service
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