Same-day courier Birmingham to Nottingham
A popular parts and documents run between the two cities' engineering firms and universities.
- Distance
- 52 mi
- Drive time
- 1h 10m
- Car from
- £88.71
- SWB van
- £131.79
Via the M42, A42 and M1. No VAT on top. Door to door in about 1h 35m including loading.
Prices Birmingham to Nottingham
Fixed, all-inclusive, for 52 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 | £88.71 | £75.40 | £110.89 |
| Small van | Up to 1.5 m³ · 500 kg · 1 pallet space | £109.75 | £93.29 | £137.19 |
| SWB van | Up to 6 m³ · 900 kg · 2 pallets | £131.79 | £112.02 | £164.74 |
| LWB van | Up to 11 m³ · 1,200 kg · 3 pallets | £151.83 | £129.06 | £189.79 |
| Luton van | Up to 20 m³ · 1,000 kg · 4–5 pallets | £186.89 | £158.86 | £233.61 |
How the SWB van price is made up
- SWB van call-out
- £30.00
- 52 miles × £1.45
- £75.40
- Driver's return journeyLong jobs include the empty run back
- £26.39
- Total, no VAT
- £131.79
Worth knowing about this run
- Nottingham city centre is a workplace-parking-levy area, not a charging zone: nothing added.
- 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 Nottingham
- How long does a courier take from Birmingham to Nottingham?
- About 1h 10m driving via the M42, A42 and M1, so roughly 1h 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 Nottingham?
- From £88.71 for a car, £131.79 for a SWB van and £186.89 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 £112.02 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.