Same-day courier Manchester to Birmingham
We collect in Manchester too. Trafford Park, the Northern Quarter and the airport freight terminals to Birmingham and the Black Country, direct.
- Distance
- 88 mi
- Drive time
- 1h 45m
- Car from
- £170.19
- SWB van
- £244.31
Via the M56 and M6. No VAT on top. Door to door in about 2h 10m including loading.
Prices Manchester to Birmingham
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 | £170.19 | £144.66 | £212.74 |
| Small van | Up to 1.5 m³ · 500 kg · 1 pallet space | £206.75 | £175.74 | £258.44 |
| SWB van | Up to 6 m³ · 900 kg · 2 pallets | £244.31 | £207.66 | £305.39 |
| LWB van | Up to 11 m³ · 1,200 kg · 3 pallets | £279.87 | £237.89 | £349.84 |
| Luton van | Up to 20 m³ · 1,000 kg · 4–5 pallets | £338.21 | £287.48 | £422.76 |
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
- Collection 88 miles from base
- £42.05
- Total, no VAT
- £244.31
Worth knowing about this run
- Collections this far from our base add a small approach charge; it's in the quote, never added later.
- 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 Manchester to Birmingham
- How long does a courier take from Manchester to Birmingham?
- About 1h 45m driving via the M56 and M6, 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 Manchester to Birmingham?
- From £170.19 for a car, £244.31 for a SWB van and £338.21 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 £207.66 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.