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Pony Express Couriers

Pony Express provides a same day courier service across Galashiels and the Scottish Borders, covering the TD1 postcode with collection in around 30 minutes and a direct drive to anywhere in the UK. Pricing is by quote — call 0800 288 4052 for an instant price.

Galashiels coverage and response times

We collect across Galashiels, Tweedbank, Melrose and Selkirk along the A7 and A72, generally arriving within 30 minutes of booking. Edinburgh is roughly an hour away via the A7 and A68 or the Borders Railway corridor, giving quick access to the central belt and Edinburgh Airport.

Industries we move every day in Galashiels

Galashiels built its name on textiles and tweed manufacturing, and we still regularly collect from mills and textile suppliers in the town, as well as from Heriot-Watt University's Scottish Borders Campus and firms serving the wider Borders farming and food sector.

Vehicle options from Galashiels

Vehicle Typical load Best for
Motorbike Documents, small items Urgent drops
Small van Up to 400kg Boxes, textile samples
SWB/LWB van Up to 1,100kg Pallets, bulky loads
Luton van (tail lift) Up to 1,000kg Palletised goods
7.5t–18t / artic Up to 26,000kg Full loads, machinery
On-board courier (OBC) Hand-carried International, next flight out

How to book a same day quote in Galashiels

Call 0800 288 4052 or email sales@ponyexpress.co.uk with your collection postcode, delivery postcode and time required, dimensions and weight, and what's being sent.

Why Galashiels businesses use Pony Express

Around 30-minute collection, direct drive with no depot sorting, cover every day of the year, and over 30 years' experience serving the Borders. Goods-in-transit insurance is included on every consignment.

Frequently asked questions

How fast can you collect in Galashiels? Usually within 30 minutes.
Which postcodes are covered? TD1 and the surrounding Scottish Borders area.
How long to Edinburgh? Around an hour via the A7/A68.
Is international delivery available? Yes, through our on-board courier hand-carry service.
What will it cost? Every job is priced by quote — call for an instant price.

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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