Urgent Courier Service — collected fast, delivered direct today
When it can’t wait, Speedy’s urgent courier service sends a dedicated driver straight to you. One driver, one vehicle, collection to delivery with no depots and no sharing. For the fastest door-to-door service select the 'Direct' option. Dedicated vehicles and drivers
Send documents, parcels, pallets and heavy loads, anywhere in the UK at great low prices. Track bookings online 24/7
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An urgent courier service that goes straight to your door
A standard parcel network moves your item through depots, shares vehicles with other customers and can only promise a delivery window. Our urgent courier service works differently. A driver is allocated to your job alone, collects from your door and drives direct to the recipient without stopping to pick up anyone else’s work.
That is what makes it the fastest option for time-critical work: the signed contract that has to reach a solicitor before close of play, the part that is holding up a production line, the laptop a new starter needs this afternoon. If you need an even faster response, take a look at our emergency courier service, or read how our time critical courier and express same day courier services work. For regular routes, a dedicated courier service keeps the same standard every time.
Average collection is 60–90 minutes, and we work 24 hours a day, 365 days a year including nights, weekends and bank holidays. Get an instant fixed price in under two minutes, or call 0330 223 4790.
Every urgent courier service you need, from one trusted provider
Pick the urgent courier service that fits your consignment. Not sure? The online quote suggests the right vehicle for you.
Same day courier
Dedicated driver, direct A to B, any consignment, UK-wide. Our standard urgent service.
Time critical courier
Door to door with no handovers, for manufacturing, healthcare and legal deadlines.
Motorbike courier
Letters, documents, keys and small parcels up to 5kg, ridden direct through city traffic.
Pallet delivery
Luton and 7.5 tonne vehicles for pallets and part loads, direct with no depot delays.
Book an urgent courier service in 3 steps
Get your fixed price
Enter your postcodes and choose your vehicle in the instant quote. No account needed.
Pay securely
Pay by card online, or book on account if you are an approved credit customer.
Driver dispatched
Your nearest driver collects and drives direct. You get a live tracking link and a proof of delivery by email.
Our urgent courier service fleet
Every urgent courier service booking uses the vehicle that fits your load, so you only pay for what you need. See the vehicle size guide for payloads and dimensions.
Motorbike
Documents, keys and small parcels up to about 5kg. Usually the quickest option for city runs.
Car
Boxes and parcels up to 25kg when a bike is too small.
Small to Large van
Payloads from 400kg to 800kg, with the Large van carrying loads up to 3.0m long.
X-Large van
Up to 1,000kg and 4.2m long, for bulky or awkward items.
Luton van
1,000–1,100kg with tail-lift options, ideal for pallets and furniture.
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Long-distance urgent courier service, same day
With our urgent courier service your driver goes straight from A to B, so long routes are done in one run instead of overnight through a depot. Ask for a quote on any route.
Urgent courier services across the UK
We cover the whole country with our urgent courier service. These are some of the places we collect from most. See all courier locations.
Urgent courier service: your questions
What is an urgent courier service?
An urgent courier service collects your item and delivers it direct on a dedicated vehicle, with no depots, no sharing and no waiting for a network to sort it. One driver takes your consignment from collection to delivery, which is why it is the fastest way to move something across the UK.
How quickly can you collect?
Average collection is 60–90 minutes. Motorbike couriers are often quicker in city centres. Book an instant quote online, or call 0330 223 4790 if you want to talk it through first.
How much does an urgent courier cost?
The price depends on distance, vehicle and how soon you need collection. Enter your postcodes in the instant quote and you see a fixed price before you book. For typical rates, see our courier rates and pricing page.
Do you work evenings, weekends and bank holidays?
Yes. We take urgent bookings 24/7, 365 days a year. Any out-of-hours charge is included in your fixed quote, so there are no surprises.
Which vehicle do I need?
Motorbikes carry letters, documents and parcels up to about 5kg. A car takes up to 25kg, and vans cover 400kg to 1,000kg. Luton and 7.5 tonne vehicles move pallets and larger loads. See the vehicle size guide for payloads and dimensions.
Is my consignment insured?
Goods in transit cover of up to £5,000 is included on every booking. If your consignment is worth more, extra cover can be arranged at booking.
Can I track my delivery?
Yes. You get a live GPS tracking link once your driver is on the way, and an electronic proof of delivery with a timestamp is emailed the moment the job is done.
Do I need an account to book?
No. You can get a price and book online as a guest. If you book regularly, you can register a free account or open a business courier account.
Can you deliver anywhere in the UK the same day?
Yes, on a dedicated vehicle straight from A to B. Long routes such as London to Glasgow depend on collection time and driving time, and the online quote shows what is possible for your journey.
More answers on our FAQs page, or read what customers say in our reviews. Check what we can’t carry in prohibited and restricted goods.
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Direct A to B · Average collection 60–90 minutes · Delivered today.
Insured to £5,000 · Live GPS tracking · Proof of delivery