Same-day courier Birmingham to Cardiff
South Wales is inside our collection radius too, so this works in both directions.
- Distance
- 108 mi
- Drive time
- 2h 10m
- Car from
- £168.09
- SWB van
- £241.41
Via the M5, M50 and A449, or M5 and M4. No VAT on top. Door to door in about 2h 35m including loading.
Prices Birmingham to Cardiff
Fixed, all-inclusive, for 108 miles. Pre-booked means collection tomorrow or later at a time you choose.
| Vehicle | Carries | Same-day | Pre-booked | Priority |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Car | Up to 0.5 m³ · 150 kg · boot and back seat | £168.09 | £142.88 | £210.11 |
| Small van | Up to 1.5 m³ · 500 kg · 1 pallet space | £204.25 | £173.61 | £255.31 |
| SWB van | Up to 6 m³ · 900 kg · 2 pallets | £241.41 | £205.20 | £301.76 |
| LWB van | Up to 11 m³ · 1,200 kg · 3 pallets | £276.57 | £235.08 | £345.71 |
| Luton van | Up to 20 m³ · 1,000 kg · 4–5 pallets | £334.31 | £284.16 | £417.89 |
How the SWB van price is made up
- SWB van call-out
- £30.00
- 108 miles × £1.45
- £156.60
- Driver's return journeyLong jobs include the empty run back
- £54.81
- Total, no VAT
- £241.41
Worth knowing about this run
- No Severn Bridge toll since 2018.
- Cardiff Bay and the Welsh Government estate have booked-slot goods entrances; give us the receiver's direct line.
- 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 Cardiff
- How long does a courier take from Birmingham to Cardiff?
- About 2h 10m driving via the M5, M50 and A449, or M5 and M4, so roughly 2h 35m 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 Cardiff?
- From £168.09 for a car, £241.41 for a SWB van and £334.31 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 £205.20 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.