Cardiff to London Same-Day Courier
150 miles, about 3h 12m of driving. Dedicated vehicle, collected within 60 min, delivered straight to the door with nothing else on board. From £182 + VAT.
Cardiff to London courier prices
Every price below is for a dedicated vehicle covering the full 150 miles — not a per-parcel rate. Standard hours, excluding VAT. Evenings (+30%), nights (+50%), Saturdays (+25%), Sundays (+40%) and bank holidays (+50%) are shown before you book.
| Vehicle | Max load | Pallets | Cardiff → London |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small Van | 450kg | 1 | £182 |
| Short Wheelbase | 900kg | 1 | £204 |
| Mid Wheelbase | 700kg | 2 | £220 |
| Long Wheelbase | 1250kg | 3 | £237 |
| Extra Long Wheelbase | 1000kg | 4 | £253 |
| Luton Box | 1000kg | 6 | £308 |
| Luton + Tail Lift | 1000kg | 6 | £331 |
| 7.5t Truck | 2500kg | 10 | £578 |
| 7.5t + Tail Lift | 2500kg | 10 | £633 |
| 12t Truck | 5850kg | 14 | £715 |
| 18t Truck | 9500kg | 16 | £826 |
| 26t Truck | 15000kg | 18 | £880 |
| Artic | 26000kg | 26 | £958 |
Indicative standard-hours prices for a full 150-mile dedicated run, excluding VAT. Your exact quote is confirmed before you book.
Which vehicle do you need?
Because the vehicle is dedicated, you pay for the van or truck, not per item — so the only question is what fits. A small van takes up to 450kg (1.2m × 1m × 1m) and covers most urgent documents, boxes and single-pallet jobs from Cardiff to London. Larger loads step up through long-wheelbase and Luton vans to 6 truck sizes, up to articulated.
Not sure? Call 0113 547 4411 and describe the load — we will tell you the smallest vehicle that fits, which is always the cheapest option.
Cardiff to London: common questions
How much does a same-day courier from Cardiff to London cost?
From £182 + VAT in a small van, up to £958 + VAT for an articulated lorry. The route is 150 miles. Price depends on vehicle size, not on how many parcels you send, because the vehicle carries your goods only. Evenings, nights, weekends and bank holidays carry a surcharge, shown before you book.
How long does it take to get from Cardiff to London?
150 miles, about 3h 12m of driving in normal traffic. A vehicle is typically with you within 60 min of booking, so a job booked in the morning is usually delivered the same afternoon.
Can you collect from Cardiff today?
Yes. We run 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including weekends and bank holidays. Vans are typically on site within 60 min of booking; larger trucks within 60–90 minutes. Call 0113 547 4411 for an immediate collection.
Is my delivery shared with other consignments on this route?
No. Every Cardiff to London job is a dedicated vehicle. Your goods are collected and driven straight to the destination with no depot stop, no consolidation and no other customer's freight on board. That is why a fixed collection window is possible.
What size vehicle do I need for Cardiff to London?
Small Van: up to 450kg, 1 pallet (£182 + VAT). Short Wheelbase: up to 900kg, 1 pallet (£204 + VAT). Mid Wheelbase: up to 700kg, 2 pallets (£220 + VAT). Long Wheelbase: up to 1250kg, 3 pallets (£237 + VAT). For anything above that we run 7.5t to 26t trucks and artics on the same route.
Are goods insured on this route?
Yes — goods in transit cover up to £10M, and every delivery carries electronic proof of delivery with signature, photo and GPS timestamp.