Next Day Delivery booked today, there tomorrow
When tomorrow is soon enough, book a dedicated van for a next day delivery, with an AM or timed slot if the receiver needs one. Same driver, same vehicle, no depot in between.
Next day by dedicated van, not by network
Our next day service is the same direct journey as our same day service, started later. Your consignment is collected today or early tomorrow, stays in one vehicle, and is delivered when you asked for it. It is for goods that are not needed tonight but must be in the right hands tomorrow: a planned order, a timed delivery to a site or a shop, a pallet for a morning build.
Because nothing goes through a sorting depot, there is no size or shape limit beyond the van, no "not before 5pm" window and no second attempt. The price is the same mileage rate as same day; there is no premium for booking ahead and no discount for it either, except on account routes.
Timed, AM and pre-booked collections
Tell us when the goods are ready and when the receiver can take them. We dispatch the driver to match: an evening collection for an 8am delivery, a 6am collection for midday, or a fixed slot for a site that only accepts deliveries at set times. Timed slots cost the same as untimed; we simply plan the driver around them.
For regular next day work, business account customers get a standing booking and one invoice a month, with road charges built into the route price.
Vehicles for next day delivery
The vehicles most often booked for this service, with their starting prices.
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Small van (SWB)
Ideal for boxed stock, spare parts, IT equipment and loads up to 869 kg.
from £40 £40 for the first 10 miles, then £1.30 a mile
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Medium van (MWB)
Ideal for larger parcels, exhibition kit and mixed loads between a small and a large van.
from £60 £60 for the first 10 miles, then £1.70 a mile
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Large van (LWB / XLWB)
Ideal for pallets, long lengths, bulky items and loads up to 1,192 kg.
from £60 £60 for the first 10 miles, then £1.70 a mile
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Luton van with tail-lift
Ideal for heavy pallets, machinery and bulky items where there is no forklift. Hired in for your job.
from £60 £60 for the first 10 miles, then £1.80 a mile
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All prices exclude VAT. Same rates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with no out-of-hours, weekend or fuel surcharge. Congestion Charge and tolls are passed on at cost on one-off jobs.
Questions about next day delivery
What is the cut-off for next day delivery?
There is no cut-off. We run 24 hours a day, so a job booked late in the evening can still be collected tonight or first thing tomorrow and delivered the next day. For a long run to Scotland or Northern Ireland, book by mid-afternoon so the van can leave in good time.
Can I choose a delivery time?
Yes. Give us the time or window the receiver needs and we plan the collection to meet it. There is no extra charge for a timed or AM delivery.
Is next day cheaper than same day?
The mileage rate is the same, because it is the same dedicated vehicle and driver. Next day is for convenience, not for a lower price. Account customers with regular work get preferential rates on both.
Can you deliver next day to Scotland or Northern Ireland?
Yes. A two-driver crew runs through the night for Scotland; Northern Ireland goes with the same van and driver by ferry, with the crossing passed on at cost. A next day network typically needs 48 hours to the Scottish outskirts and Northern Ireland.
Other courier services
- Same Day CourierCollected within the hour, driven direct, anywhere in the UK.
- Urgent CourierDriver dispatched immediately, 24/7, no emergency surcharge.
- Dedicated Vehicle CourierExclusive use of the vehicle, no shared loads.
- Medical CourierPathology samples, pharmacy and blood products, trained drivers.
- Document CourierContracts, court bundles, passports, signed for.
- Pallet DeliveryOne to six pallets, direct, tail-lift available.
- Multi-Drop RoutesRegular rounds with several drops, one price per route.