Same-day courier Birmingham to Reading
The Thames Valley tech corridor in under two hours; Slough, Bracknell and Basingstoke are the same run.
- Distance
- 96 mi
- Drive time
- 1h 50m
- Car from
- £151.08
- SWB van
- £217.92
Via the M40 and A34, or M40, M25 and M4. No VAT on top. Door to door in about 2h 15m including loading.
Prices Birmingham to Reading
Fixed, all-inclusive, for 96 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 | £151.08 | £128.42 | £188.85 |
| Small van | Up to 1.5 m³ · 500 kg · 1 pallet space | £184.00 | £156.40 | £230.00 |
| SWB van | Up to 6 m³ · 900 kg · 2 pallets | £217.92 | £185.23 | £272.40 |
| LWB van | Up to 11 m³ · 1,200 kg · 3 pallets | £249.84 | £212.36 | £312.30 |
| Luton van | Up to 20 m³ · 1,000 kg · 4–5 pallets | £302.72 | £257.31 | £378.40 |
How the SWB van price is made up
- SWB van call-out
- £30.00
- 96 miles × £1.45
- £139.20
- Driver's return journeyLong jobs include the empty run back
- £48.72
- Total, no VAT
- £217.92
Worth knowing about this run
- No zone charges in Reading or the Thames Valley.
- 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 Reading
- How long does a courier take from Birmingham to Reading?
- About 1h 50m driving via the M40 and A34, or M40, M25 and M4, so roughly 2h 15m 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 Reading?
- From £151.08 for a car, £217.92 for a SWB van and £302.72 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 £185.23 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.