Same-day courier Birmingham to London
Our most-booked long run. A van collected in Birmingham mid-morning is in central London before 2pm, with the Congestion Charge already in the price when the address is inside the zone.
- Distance
- 126 mi
- Drive time
- 2h 45m
- Car from
- £223.61
- SWB van
- £306.64
Via the M40 or M6/M1, then the A40 or A41 into the centre. No VAT on top. Door to door in about 3h 10m including loading.
Prices Birmingham to London
Fixed, all-inclusive, for 126 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 | £223.61 | £194.57 | £272.01 |
| Small van | Up to 1.5 m³ · 500 kg · 1 pallet space | £264.63 | £229.44 | £323.29 |
| SWB van | Up to 6 m³ · 900 kg · 2 pallets | £306.64 | £265.14 | £375.80 |
| LWB van | Up to 11 m³ · 1,200 kg · 3 pallets | £346.66 | £299.16 | £425.83 |
| Luton van | Up to 20 m³ · 1,000 kg · 4–5 pallets | £411.69 | £354.44 | £507.11 |
How the SWB van price is made up
- SWB van call-out
- £30.00
- 126 miles × £1.45
- £182.70
- Driver's return journeyLong jobs include the empty run back
- £63.94
- London Congestion ChargeAt cost, paid to the driver
- £18.00
- Central London access (parking and loading time)
- £12.00
- Total, no VAT
- £306.64
London Congestion Charge included at cost · ULEZ compliant vans: no ULEZ charge
Worth knowing about this run
- Central London addresses (EC, WC, W1, SW1, SE1) include the £18 Congestion Charge at cost and £12 for parking and slow loading.
- Many City and West End offices only accept deliveries at a goods entrance with a booked slot: give us the receiver's direct line.
- Outer London (Wembley, Croydon, Stratford) has no zone charges.
- 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 London
- How long does a courier take from Birmingham to London?
- About 2h 45m driving via the M40 or M6/M1, then the A40 or A41 into the centre, so roughly 3h 10m 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 London?
- From £223.61 for a car, £306.64 for a SWB van and £411.69 for a Luton with tail lift, with no VAT. That includes the driver's return journey, the London road charges and 30 minutes loading at each end. Pre-booked for tomorrow or later it's £265.14 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.