Courier Services
Deliveries – we get it. Whether your business require an urgent, same-day or overnight delivery or the peace of mind our international service brings, our professional couriers are here to help.
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Why use Addison Lee Couriers?
Urgent Same-Day Courier Services Across London
From bikes to vans, we deliver fast and reliably across London – averaging 1 hour per delivery.
Priority Service Available for Fastest Deliveries
Need to send a parcel ASAP? Book our priority service to ensure your delivery is made faster.
3 drops per booking to ensure speedy deliveries
We limit each booking to 3 drops for faster, more efficient deliveries, ensuring your parcels reach their destinations quickly.
Dedicated Delivery Windows for Businesses
We offer dedicated delivery windows tailored to businesses, ensuring your parcels arrive at precise times that suit your schedule.
Service to suit your needs
Send anything from small packages to full productions – we’ll match you with the perfect courier. Just specify your needs when booking.
Package Tracking
Track your delivery in real-time with verified proof via our app or website. Download the Addison Lee app now.
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Push Bike
People-powered, eco-friendly and perfect for sending small parcels.
Size:
Packets and parcels up to 3kg
Benefits:
Large, water resistant bike courier bags to protect items. Environmentally friendly.
Priority:
Priority Service Available – check online or call to check availability and prices.
Example items:
A4 envelopes, jiffy bags, Passports, small electronics, keys and tickets.
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Motorcycle
Book a motorbike delivery for the fastest way to cut through London traffic.
Size:
Packets and small parcels up to 6kg
Benefits:
Large, water resistant bike courier boxes to protect items. Cutting through London traffic.
Priority:
Priority Service Available – check online or call to check availability and prices.
Example items:
A4 envelopes, small boxes, jiffy bags, Passports, small electronics, keys and tickets.
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Parcel Courier
For when you don’t need a bike, the large vehicle is perfect for moving smaller items speedily across town.
Size:
2 x A4 boxes up to 20kg
Benefits:
Safe and secure vehicles that carefully fit those slightly larger items.
Priority:
Priority Service Available – check online or call to check availability and prices.
Example Items:
Small suitcase, laptops, shoe box, printer, large binder, a games console.
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Small Van
For items too big for a bike, but don’t require a large van.
Size:
Equivalent of 10 x A4 boxes up to 400kg.
Benefits:
Safe and secure vehicles that carefully fit those larger items and boxes.
Priority:
Priority Service Available – check online or call to check availability and prices.
Example Items:
Bulk office or tech equipment, large boxes of clothing or branded merchandise and home appliances.
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Large Van
Perfect for sending large parcels, including bulky and awkward loads.
Size:
20 A4 Boxes / 1 pallet, up to 1,000kg.
Benefits:
The perfect choice for getting large awkward items across London in a safe and secure way.
Priority:
Priority Service Available – check online or call to check availability and prices.
Example Items:
Automotive parts, bulk deliveries of home décor, bulk legal documents or archives and large scale deliveries of computer monitors.
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Luton Van
Spacious and dependable truck to courier large items across London. Call 020 7387 8888 to book .
Size:
Bulky and awkward loads (no home removals). Up to 1,000kg
Benefits:
Our largest available vans, high-capacity, secure transport for bulky or heavy items, ideal for furniture, equipment, and large deliveries with easy loading via a tail lift.
Priority:
Pre-book 12 hours in advance. Call 0207 387 8888 for on-the-day availability.
Example Items:
Large clothing rails, mannequins, store fixtures, large furniture, lighting rigs and stage equipment.
Courier Services In London
Looking for reliable courier services in London? Addison Lee offers the best courier service for businesses and individuals, making it easy to send a parcel across the city with confidence. Our efficient parcel delivery service includes fast courier collection from your doorstep and real-time package tracking, ensuring your shipments arrive safely and on time. Whether it’s urgent documents or larger packages, trust Addison Lee to provide a seamless and professional courier experience throughout London.
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Courier services comparison table
| Service | Size | Benefits | Priority | Examples |
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| Push Bike | Packets and parcels up to 3kg. | Large, water resistant bike courier bags to protect items. Environmentally friendly. | Priority Service Available – check online or call to check availability and prices. | Documents, letters, envelopes Small packages Small tech accessories; wires, passports, cables etc. |
| Motor Cycle | Items up to 5kg carries a standard A4 box. | Cuts through the traffic for faster deliveries. | Priority Service Available – check online or call to check availability and prices. | Clothing items, small parcels, small gifts, laptops in covers, |
| Parcel Courier | Carries up to 40kg, 2′ wide x 3′ tall x 18′. Comfortably fits up to 10 A4 boxes. | Maximum of three jobs per car ensures quick delivery. | Priority Service Available – check online or call to check availability and prices. | Bags of clothing, boxes, large documents, party supplies, office supplies. |
| Small van courier service | 1.7 x 1.5 x 1.2m. Items up to 700 kg. Comfortably fits up to 40 A4 boxes. | Sliding side door for easy access. No more than three jobs per vehicle on route. | Priority Service Available – check online or call to check availability and prices. | Film equipment, clothing and furniture and household goods, boxes, single mattress. |
| Large van courier service | Carries up to 1000 kg Load space: • Length: 2300 mm • Width: 1692 mm • Height: 1410 mm • Volume: 5.8 m3 | Maximum of three jobs per van ensures quick delivery. | Priority Service Available – check online or call to check availability and prices. | Double mattress, home appliances, Paint, IT equipment, Film equipment Clothes, groceries, business-related inventory. |
| Luton van courier | Bulky and awkward loads (no home removals). Up to 1,000kg | High-capacity, secure transport for bulky or heavy items, ideal for furniture, equipment, and large deliveries with easy loading via a tail lift. | You can book out a Luton Van for your own use, not shared, to ensure priority. | Media & production equipment. Luggage and storage. Supplies & equipment. |
Restricted items
This list is not exhaustive - if you are unsure, please call us on 020 7387 8888.
Pianos
Household removals
People
Weapons
Safes
Large glass & marble
(mirrors, windows, etc)
Hazardous materials
Animals
Items over £1,000
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Pianos
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Household removals
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People
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Weapons
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Safes
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Large glass & marble
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Hazardous materials
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Animals
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Items over £1,000
WHEN WE OPERATE
For parcels (suitcase-sized and smaller) our same-day courier service is available 24/7. For large parcel courier, see the operating hours below.
Weekday Same-Day Courier Office Hours
Monday to Friday: 7 am – 8 pm Deliveries after 8 pm are subject to an out-of-hours surcharge of £40.
Weekend Same-Day Courier Office Hours
Saturday and Sunday: 7 am - 5 pm
Weekday International & Overnight Courier Office Hours
Monday to Friday: 8.30 am – 7 pm
Weekend International & Overnight Courier Office Hours
Saturday: 8 am – 12 pm Sunday & Bank Holidays: Closed
FAQs
Can I travel with the delivery van?
Unfortunately for insurance purposes, you are not able to travel in the vehicle.
Is next day delivery an overnight service?
Yes, when using our Next Day service your package will be delivered anywhere in the UK the following day.
What is the difference between a Standard delivery service and a Priority delivery service?
Our standard service is a multi-drop service, and we will deliver on the same day your package was collected. Our Priority Service offers quicker collections times with a package delivery, on average within one hour of collection, in central London.
What time should I arrange collection for my parcel to secure next day delivery?
To secure our Next Day delivery service, we should collect no later than 5pm.
Which delivery service will fit my parcel?
Click here to ensure that you choose the right vehicle for your delivery.