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Our list of the UK’s biggest and best service providers for delivery of all types of goods to business or private customers.

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Introduction: The UK's leading delivery service companies

Do you know your ‘dedicated couriers’ from your ‘overnight parcel carriers’? Well if not, we’re here to try and help. We’ve created this page to help separate and define which companies are better for each service you need.

Whether you’re a small business that needs your e-commerce orders delivering or a multi-national that needs hundreds of pallets per day shipping to far-flung corners of the globe, these companies should be able to handle anything you throw at them.

Same Day Dedicated Delivery Providers

These are the biggest same-day delivery companies operating in the UK today. When it comes to range of services and the capacity to handle any scale of delivery, at any time, these are the people to call. If your company has to dispatch vast numbers of orders out to customers in multiple locations, possibly including overseas, then it’s probably worth starting here.

If you’re a local business where cost is more important, or you dispatch fewer deliveries out to customers, then you might want to look at our directory of local couriers.

Who or what are these service providers aimed at?

Business Customers

Same-Day deliveries are really intended for business customers. They are more expensive due to the costs involved in operating dedicated transport.

Freight

Same-day services can cover almost anything including documents, but the costs make more sense for businesses sending pallets and oversize goods.

Time Critical

Sometimes it may not be the size of the goods, but the urgency that matters. These same-day providers can almost always deliver within hours.

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Tel: 08082342907
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DHL Same Day

Head Office: Colnbrook
Coverage: England, Scotland, Wales, N. Ireland, Ireland, Europe, Rest of World
Key Services: Same Day, Next Day / Overnight, International Pallet
Extended Service Options: 2-Man Delivery, Car Transportation, Document Delivery, Driver Cover, Freight Forwarding, Full and Half Day Rates, Import / Export, Multi Drop Deliveries, Temperature Controlled DeliveryOther Service Options:
Further Info: DHL stands as a prominent player in the realm of logistics and courier services, boasting a workforce of over 100,000 employees spread across more than 220 countries. This global giant specializes in a range of courier services, catering to both local and international express parcel deliveries. Their official courier website is thoughtfully designed to offer a seamless experience, enabling you to swiftly obtain a delivery quote or monitor the progress of your parcel as it makes its journey to its destination.
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Tel: 03308088006
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Citysprint

Head Office: London
Coverage: England, Scotland, Wales, N. Ireland, Ireland, Europe, Rest of World
Key Services: Same Day, Next Day / Overnight
Extended Service Options: Document Delivery, Multi Drop Deliveries, Temperature Controlled DeliveryOther Service Options:
Further Info: The UK’s same day courier experts offering shipping, courier and delivery services across the UK. As traditional and online couriers, our customers expect us to deliver every day. That’s why we provide same day, next day, international and specialist courier services across the UK, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. If you’re looking for shipping and delivery services that can provide you with a tailored solution to suit your business, we can help.
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Tel: 03333440703
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Speedy Freight

Head Office: Stockport
Coverage: England, Scotland, Wales, N. Ireland, Ireland, Europe, Rest of World
Key Services: Same Day, Next Day / Overnight, 3-5 Day, Pallet Distribution
Extended Service Options: 2-Man Delivery, Car Transportation, Document Delivery, Driver Cover, Freight Forwarding, Full and Half Day Rates, Multi Drop Deliveries, Temperature Controlled DeliveryOther Service Options:
Further Info: a national courier service with same day delivery, end-to-end logistics, international shipping solutions and more. Offering a range of specialist courier services and transport solutions across major UK towns, cities and overseas, our 24 hour courier network delivers day and night, 7 days a week, 365 days a year to keep your business supply chain moving.

Next Day Couriers and UK and International Freight Carriers

These are the top parcel delivery companies operating in the UK and are here for both business and private customers to send anything from single parcels and postable items through to huge volumes of e-commerce orders and bulk package shipping.

All Customers

Parcel carriers are happy to accept any type of customer whether you’re a local business, huge corporation or just a private individual

Budget Friendly

These services are far better suited to those that can’t afford, or don’t need same-day services. Prices often start from just a few pounds.

Capacity to Scale

For small businesses and e-commerce operations, these parcel carriers can cope with any amount, whether you’re sending a single parcel or thousands.

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Tel: 0
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Evri

Head Office: Leeds
Coverage: England, Scotland, Wales, N. Ireland, Ireland, Europe, Rest of World
Key Services: Next Day / Overnight, 3-5 Day, International Parcel
Extended Service Options: Document Delivery, Multi Drop DeliveriesOther Service Options:
Further Info: Further info details to follow
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Tel: 0
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Parcelforce Worldwide

Head Office: London
Coverage: England, Scotland, Wales, N. Ireland, Ireland, Europe, Rest of World
Key Services: Next Day / Overnight, 3-5 Day, International Parcel
Extended Service Options: Document Delivery, Multi Drop DeliveriesOther Service Options:
Further Info: Further info details to follow
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Tel: 01212750500
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DPD UK

Head Office: Oldbury
Coverage: England, Scotland, Wales, N. Ireland, Ireland, Europe, Rest of World
Key Services: Next Day / Overnight, 3-5 Day, International Parcel
Extended Service Options: Document Delivery, Multi Drop DeliveriesOther Service Options:
Further Info: Further info details to follow

Not sure about the difference between Couriers and Carriers?

You’ve probably always thought the terms are interchangeable. And it can be difficult for those outside the industry to really know the differences. That’s why we created Couriers Vs Carriers to help you decide which is right for you.