Same-day courier Birmingham to Manchester
Straight up the M6. Trafford Park, Salford Quays and the city centre are all under two hours door to door outside the rush hour.
- Distance
- 88 mi
- Drive time
- 1h 45m
- Car from
- £139.74
- SWB van
- £202.26
Via the M6 and M56 or A556. No VAT on top. Door to door in about 2h 10m including loading.
Prices Birmingham to Manchester
Fixed, all-inclusive, for 88 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 | £139.74 | £118.78 | £174.68 |
| Small van | Up to 1.5 m³ · 500 kg · 1 pallet space | £170.50 | £144.92 | £213.13 |
| SWB van | Up to 6 m³ · 900 kg · 2 pallets | £202.26 | £171.92 | £252.83 |
| LWB van | Up to 11 m³ · 1,200 kg · 3 pallets | £232.02 | £197.22 | £290.02 |
| Luton van | Up 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
- Allow an extra 20 minutes between 15:30 and 18:30 for the M6 around Stoke and the M60.
- No zone charges: Manchester's Clean Air Zone was never switched on for vans.
- 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 Manchester
- How long does a courier take from Birmingham to Manchester?
- About 1h 45m driving via the M6 and M56 or A556, so roughly 2h 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 Manchester?
- 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.