Swiftline Courier

Same-day courier Birmingham to Oxford

University departments, the science parks and the publishers get a Birmingham van in about an hour and a half.

Distance
68 mi
Drive time
1h 25m
Car from
£111.39
SWB van
£163.11

Via the M40 to junction 9, then the A34. No VAT on top. Door to door in about 1h 50m 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 Oxford

Fixed, all-inclusive, for 68 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£111.39£94.68£139.24
Small vanUp to 1.5 m³ · 500 kg · 1 pallet space£136.75£116.24£170.94
SWB vanUp to 6 m³ · 900 kg · 2 pallets£163.11£138.64£203.89
LWB vanUp to 11 m³ · 1,200 kg · 3 pallets£187.47£159.35£234.34
Luton vanUp to 20 m³ · 1,000 kg · 4–5 pallets£229.01£194.66£286.26

How the SWB van price is made up

SWB van call-out
£30.00
68 miles × £1.45
£98.60
Driver's return journeyLong jobs include the empty run back
£34.51
Total, no VAT
£163.11

Worth knowing about this run

  • Oxford's Zero Emission Zone covers a few central streets only; our drivers park outside it and walk the last yards, so nothing is added.
  • College lodges will usually sign; give us the porter's lodge phone number.
  • 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 Oxford

How long does a courier take from Birmingham to Oxford?
About 1h 25m driving via the M40 to junction 9, then the A34, so roughly 1h 50m 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 Oxford?
From £111.39 for a car, £163.11 for a SWB van and £229.01 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 £138.64 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.
07932 708798