Pony Express provides a same day courier service across Braintree and the mid-Essex corridor — covering CM7 and CM77 postcodes — with collection in around 30 minutes and a direct drive to any UK destination. All pricing is by quote; call 0800 288 4052 for an immediate, no-obligation price.

Braintree coverage and response times

We collect from Braintree town centre, Bocking, Rayne, Cressing, White Notley and the industrial estates on Springwood Drive and Freebournes Road within 30 minutes of booking. The A120 dual carriageway runs east to Colchester (CO1) in around 25 minutes and connects west to Bishop’s Stortford in approximately 30 minutes, where the M11 opens fast routes to Stansted Airport and London. Chelmsford (CM1) is 14 miles south via the A131 in around 25 minutes. Stansted Airport is approximately 25 minutes away, making Braintree a natural staging point for our on-board courier service.

Industries we move every day in Braintree

Braintree punches above its weight as a manufacturing and distribution centre. The town has a long textile heritage — Courtaulds operated here for generations — and specialist manufacturing, including electronics and precision engineering, continues today. The McArthurGlen Designer Outlet generates retail logistics activity, and the broader distribution sector benefits from Braintree’s A120 access. We also serve construction businesses, healthcare practices and professional services firms operating across the Braintree district, as well as the growing number of e-commerce and light manufacturing businesses on Braintree’s business parks.

Vehicle options from Braintree

How to get a same day courier quote in Braintree

Ring 0800 288 4052 or email sales@ponyexpress.co.uk with your CM7 or CM77 collection postcode, the delivery postcode and required time, plus dimensions, weight and a description of the goods. We confirm a firm price and a driver in minutes.

Why Braintree businesses use Pony Express

Pony Express has over 30 years of same day courier experience and covers Essex and the East as comprehensively as any region. Our service runs 24/7/365 with dedicated vehicles making non-stop runs, full goods-in-transit insurance as standard, and live progress updates throughout.

Frequently asked questions

How quickly can you collect from Braintree?

Around 30 minutes from your call, at any hour. We operate every day of the year, including bank holidays.

Is Stansted Airport convenient for international collections from Braintree?

Very much so — Stansted is around 25 minutes via the A120 and M11, making it an excellent gateway for our on-board courier service to European and worldwide destinations.

Which Braintree postcodes do you cover?

CM7 and CM77, covering the town and surrounding villages including Halstead, Sible Hedingham and Great Notley.

How long is the drive from Braintree to London?

Around 1 hour to 1 hour 20 minutes to the City via the A131 and A12, or the A120 and M11, depending on traffic.

Do you collect from the industrial estates in Braintree?

Yes — Springwood Drive, Freebournes Road and the wider industrial areas are all within our standard collection zone.