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Pony Express Couriers

Pony Express provides a same day courier service across Basford in Nottingham and the surrounding area — covering the NG6 and NG7 postcodes and adjoining NG5 and NG8 districts — with collection in around 30 minutes and direct-drive delivery anywhere in the UK. Pricing is by quote. Call 0800 288 4052 for an instant no-obligation quote.

Basford coverage and response times

We cover Old Basford, New Basford, Bobbers Mill and Bulwell, generally reaching you within about 30 minutes. Nottingham city centre is 10–15 minutes away along the A610 and tram corridor, the M1 at Junction 26 around 10 minutes, and East Midlands Airport roughly 25–35 minutes. From the M1 we direct-drive south to London or north to Leeds without breaking the journey.

Industries we move every day in Basford

Basford's industrial estates and the wider Nottingham economy keep us moving urgent freight for pharmaceutical and healthcare firms, food and drink manufacturers, engineering and component suppliers, plus the city's universities, hospitals and creative and tech businesses. Spares, samples, prototypes and contracts all travel the same day.

Vehicle options from Basford

Vehicle Typical load Best for
Motorbike Envelopes, small parcels Documents and urgent small items
Small van Up to ~400 kg Boxes and multiple parcels
SWB / LWB van Up to ~1,200 kg Pallets and bulkier loads
Luton van Large volume, up to ~1,000 kg Furniture and bulky light goods
7.5t / 18t / artic Pallets to full loads Heavy freight and full loads
OBC (on-board courier) Hand-carried items International next-flight-out

How to get a same day courier quote in Basford

Call 0800 288 4052 or email sales@ponyexpress.co.uk with your collection postcode, delivery postcode and deadline, dimensions and weight, and a short description of the goods. We quote within minutes and dispatch straight away.

Why Basford businesses use Pony Express

Around 30-minute collection, dedicated direct-drive with no transfers, a control room open 24/7/365, over 30 years of experience and full goods-in-transit insurance give Basford firms a same day service they can rely on.

Frequently asked questions

  • How quickly can you collect in Basford? Typically within about 30 minutes of your call.
  • Which postcodes do you cover? NG6 and NG7 plus the surrounding NG5 and NG8 areas.
  • How long to Nottingham city centre? Around 10–15 minutes.
  • Can you reach East Midlands Airport? Yes — usually 25–35 minutes for airport collections.
  • What does it cost? Each job is priced by quote — call for an instant figure.

Materials

Pony Sameday transports anything that is legal.

Tracking

Full live tracking updates.

Dimensions

Max Vehicle Payload and Load Space
Length (cm) Width (cm) Height (cm) Weight (kg) Pallet Space (Standard)
Motor Bike 30 30 30 7 0
Small Van 1500 120 100 350 1
Midi Van 2000 120 110 500 2
Short Wheel Base Van 2.4m 2400 120 120 950 2
Long Wheel Base Van 4m 4000 120 170 900 3
Extra Long Wheel Base Van 4.2m 4200 120 170 950 4
Luton Van 4000 200 200 900 4
7.5 Tonne Lorry 5000 240 220 2000 10
18 Tonne Lorry 8300 250 260 9000 16
26 Tonne Lorry 9200 250 260 15000 18
44 Tonne Lorry 13060 250 260 28000 26

Care Instructions

Make sure your goods are packaged in a suitable manner.

Pricing is by quote — every job is different.
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