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Pony Express Couriers

Pony Express provides a same day courier service across Derry/Londonderry and the surrounding area — covering the BT47 and BT48 postcodes — 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.

Derry coverage and response times

We collect from the Cityside and Waterside, the Foyle Bridge industrial areas and the city centre inside roughly 30 minutes, with the Craigavon Bridge and the A2 keeping both banks of the Foyle connected. Strabane and Limavady are typically reached in 25 to 40 minutes, and the A6 carries us east towards Belfast while the A5 runs south through Omagh. City of Derry Airport at Eglinton is close by for shipments that need to fly.

Industries we move every day in Derry

The city's strong healthcare and life-sciences base around Altnagelvin Hospital, its manufacturing and engineering plants, growing digital and tech sector, and aerospace and electronics suppliers all rely on fast collections. We move urgent medical samples, machine spares, electronic components and time-sensitive documents every day.

Vehicle options from Derry

Vehicle Typical load Best for
Motorbike Documents, small parcels Fast local runs
Small van Up to ~500 kg Boxes, spares, samples
SWB / LWB van Up to ~1,200 kg Pallets, bulkier loads
Luton Up to ~1,000 kg, large volume Furniture, equipment
7.5t / 18t / artic Multiple pallets Heavy freight
On-board courier (OBC) Hand-carried Urgent international

How to get a same day courier quote in Derry

Call 0800 288 4052 or email sales@ponyexpress.co.uk with your collection postcode, the delivery postcode and required time, the dimensions and weight, and a brief description of the goods. We confirm price and driver right away.

Why Derry businesses use Pony Express

Collection in around 30 minutes, direct-drive with no hubs or transfers, available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Backed by more than 30 years of experience and full goods-in-transit insurance, one driver carries your consignment from door to door.

Frequently asked questions

  • How fast can you collect in Derry? Typically within about 30 minutes of your call.
  • Which postcodes do you cover? BT47 and BT48, plus the wider North West.
  • How long is the drive to Belfast? Around 1 hour 15 minutes via the A6.
  • Can you deliver internationally? Yes — our on-board courier hand-carries urgent items on the next available flight.
  • What does it cost? Each job is priced by quote on distance, vehicle and timing — 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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