Swiftline Courier

Same-day courier in Oxford

Oxford is a straight run down the M40 from our depot, so university departments, the science parks at Begbroke and Harwell, and the publishers around the city get a van within about 90 minutes of booking. We carry lab samples, proofs, exam scripts and exhibition kit, and deliver direct to Birmingham, London, Reading and the Thames Valley the same day.

Typical collection
Under 110 min
Postcodes
OX1–OX5, OX33, OX44
From our depot
68 miles

Instant price

All-inclusive, postcode to postcode
Collection within 120 miles of BirminghamDelivery anywhere in the UKCongestion Charge and tolls built in

Who uses us in Oxford

  • University colleges and research departments
  • Oxford Science Park and Begbroke
  • Publishers and printers
  • Harwell Campus laboratories
  • BMW Mini supply chain at Cowley

Areas we collect from

Plus every street in between. If you can give us a postcode, we can send a van.

  • Cowley
  • Headington
  • Botley
  • Kidlington
  • Abingdon
  • Harwell

Example prices from Oxford

Guide prices for a SWB van on a standard same-day booking, no VAT. Enter your exact postcodes above for a fixed price.

RouteApprox. milesCarSmall vanSWB vanLuton
Oxford to Birmingham68£111.39£136.75£163.11£229.01
Oxford to London60£100.05£123.25£147.45£207.95
Oxford to Reading28£44.40£57.00£70.60£104.60
Oxford to Milton Keynes42£74.53£92.88£112.22£160.56

SWB van: Up to 6 m³ · 900 kg · 2 pallets. Priority and out-of-hours bookings are priced higher.

A parcel being handed over at the point of delivery

Proof of delivery on every job

Every delivery in Oxford and beyond is closed with a photograph of the goods at the door, the name of the person who received them and a signature. It's emailed to you immediately and stored on your account.

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Courier services in Oxford

Questions about courier work in Oxford

How quickly can you collect in Oxford?
Usually within 110 minutes of booking during the day. Priority bookings put the nearest available vehicle on your job immediately. Outside 07:00–19:00 and on Sundays we still collect; the out-of-hours rate applies.
How much does a same-day courier from Oxford cost?
Every job is a call-out plus a rate per mile, with a minimum charge for short runs. A small van within Oxford starts from the minimum charge; longer runs are priced per mile and include the driver's return. Enter the two postcodes above for a fixed, all-inclusive price in seconds. There is no fuel surcharge and no VAT.
Do you deliver from Oxford to anywhere in the UK?
Yes. We collect from anywhere within 120 miles of Birmingham, including Oxford, and deliver to any mainland UK postcode on the same day where the distance allows. London, Manchester, Bristol and Leeds are everyday runs.
What proof of delivery do I get?
A photograph of the goods at collection and at the door, the receiver's name and signature, GPS position and time on both. The proof-of-delivery PDF is emailed to you the moment the driver closes the job, and you can watch the van move on a live tracking link while it's on the road.
What size vehicles do you have?
Cars for documents and small parcels, small vans, SWB and LWB vans, and Luton vans with tail lifts for pallets and bulky goods. Choose the smallest vehicle that fits; the price follows the vehicle.
Can I open a business account for regular work from Oxford?
Yes. Businesses booking around ten or more jobs a month get a negotiated rate card, bookings without card payment, and one itemised monthly invoice with every proof of delivery attached.

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