Swiftline Courier

Same-day courier Birmingham to Bristol

Avonmouth, Filton and the city centre are one motorway from Birmingham. Bath and Weston-super-Mare are on the same rate card.

Distance
88 mi
Drive time
1h 40m
Car from
£139.74
SWB van
£202.26

Via the M5 all the way. No VAT on top. Door to door in about 2h 5m including loading.

Instant price

All-inclusive, postcode to postcode
Collection within 120 miles of BirminghamDelivery anywhere in the UKCongestion Charge and tolls built inSeveral drops on one run? Add them at the next step

Prices Birmingham to Bristol

Fixed, all-inclusive, for 88 miles. Pre-booked means collection tomorrow or later at a time you choose.

VehicleCarriesSame-dayPre-bookedPriority
CarUp to 0.5 m³ · 150 kg · boot and back seat£139.74£118.78£174.68
Small vanUp to 1.5 m³ · 500 kg · 1 pallet space£170.50£144.92£213.13
SWB vanUp to 6 m³ · 900 kg · 2 pallets£202.26£171.92£252.83
LWB vanUp to 11 m³ · 1,200 kg · 3 pallets£232.02£197.22£290.02
Luton vanUp to 20 m³ · 1,000 kg · 4–5 pallets£281.66£239.41£352.07

How the SWB van price is made up

SWB van call-out
£30.00
88 miles × £1.45
£127.60
Driver's return journeyLong jobs include the empty run back
£44.66
Total, no VAT
£202.26

Worth knowing about this run

  • Bristol's Clean Air Zone charges non-compliant vans; every vehicle on our network is Euro 6, so nothing is added.
  • Friday afternoons southbound on the M5 can add 30–45 minutes; pre-book a morning collection for a guaranteed lunchtime delivery.
  • Something coming back the same day? Tell us when you book: a return load on the same van is priced as mileage only, no second call-out.

Questions about Birmingham to Bristol

How long does a courier take from Birmingham to Bristol?
About 1h 40m driving via the M5 all the way, so roughly 2h 5m from collection to delivery including loading. A same-day booking is usually collected within an hour; pre-book for tomorrow and we collect at the time you choose.
How much is a same-day courier from Birmingham to Bristol?
From £139.74 for a car, £202.26 for a SWB van and £281.66 for a Luton with tail lift, with no VAT. That includes the driver's return journey and 30 minutes loading at each end. Pre-booked for tomorrow or later it's £171.92 for the van.
Is it a dedicated vehicle?
Yes. One driver, one vehicle, your consignment only, straight from collection to delivery with no depots or transfers. You can add extra drops on the same run for £12 each.
What proof do I get?
Photos at collection and delivery, the receiver's name and signature, GPS position and time at every step, emailed as they happen and as a PDF when it's delivered. You can watch the van live on the tracking link.
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