Pony Express delivers a same day courier service across every Edinburgh postcode — from EH1 in the Old Town to the outer EH postcodes of Lothian — with a guaranteed 30-minute collection and direct-drive delivery anywhere in the UK. Pricing is by quote (every job is different). Call 0800 288 4052 for an instant no-obligation quote.

Edinburgh coverage and response times

Our Edinburgh dispatch operates across the M8/M9/A1/City Bypass network and reaches every EH postcode plus the wider Lothian region:

• Central Edinburgh (EH1–EH3): 20–30 minutes including the Royal Mile, Princes Street and the New Town financial district
• Inner Edinburgh (EH4–EH14): 30–45 minutes including Leith, Stockbridge and Morningside
• Outer Edinburgh & Lothian (EH15–EH55): 45–75 minutes including Livingston, Musselburgh, Dalkeith and Penicuik
• Edinburgh Airport (EDI): direct airside handovers and on-board courier (OBC) departures available

Industries we move every day in Edinburgh

• Financial services — confidential document runs through the New Town and Exchange financial district, serving Royal Bank of Scotland, Standard Life Aberdeen, Baillie Gifford and Lloyds Banking Group
• Public sector & legal — sealed-bundle deliveries to the Scottish Parliament, Scottish Government, Court of Session and High Court
• Higher education & research — research samples and equipment to the University of Edinburgh, Heriot-Watt and Edinburgh Napier
• Healthcare & life sciences — temperature-controlled samples to the Royal Infirmary, Western General and Edinburgh BioQuarter
• Whisky, food & drink — sealed transit for the Lothian distillery and bottling sector

Vehicle options from Edinburgh

How to get a same day courier quote in Edinburgh

Pricing depends on collection point, destination, vehicle and timing. Call 0800 288 4052 24/7 or email sales@ponyexpress.co.uk with collection postcode, delivery postcode, dimensions, weight and a short description of the goods.

Why Edinburgh businesses use Pony Express

• 30-minute collection across all EH postcodes
• Direct-drive — one driver, one job, no consolidation
• 24/7/365 dispatch
• 30+ years serving Scotland's financial capital
• Goods-in-transit insurance as standard

Frequently asked questions

How quickly can you collect from Edinburgh?
Central EH1–EH3 collections are typically within 30 minutes. Outer Lothian and West Lothian towns are 45–75 minutes.

Do you cover Glasgow and Fife from Edinburgh?
Yes — Glasgow is approximately 1 hour by direct drive on the M8. Fife (KY) and the Borders are also served same-day.

How long is a same-day delivery from Edinburgh to London?
Direct drive is approximately 7.5–9 hours via the A1(M)/M1. For tight deadlines we recommend OBC via EDI to LHR/LCY.

Can you handle Scottish Parliament and Court of Session sealed deliveries?
Yes — secure document runs are a daily part of our Edinburgh dispatch.

How much does an Edinburgh same-day courier cost?
Pricing is bespoke — call 0800 288 4052 for an instant no-obligation quote.

Call 0800 288 4052 for an instant quote