Pony Express operates a dedicated on-board courier service into Hartford for shipments that a standard freight network can't move fast enough. Your courier is collected anywhere in the UK, hand-carries the item as accompanied baggage on the next available flight, and stays with it through US Customs before delivering in person. Pricing is by quote. Call 0800 288 4052 for an instant no-obligation quote.

Getting to Hartford

Bradley International Airport serves the Hartford area directly, with transatlantic connections generally routing via New York or Boston first before a short final leg into Bradley. We check live options at booking to secure the fastest routing.

Industries we support in Hartford

Hartford has long been known as the insurance capital of the United States, home to the head offices of some of the country's largest insurers, and we regularly hand-carry contracts, policy documents and compliance paperwork that need a verifiable chain of custody. The region's aerospace sector, anchored by major jet engine and helicopter manufacturers nearby, also relies on us for urgent AOG parts and technical documentation, alongside financial services paperwork tied to the wider Connecticut corridor.

Customs and clearance

Your courier carries complete commercial documentation, and we can arrange a US customs broker in advance so clearance happens without delay on arrival.

Frequently asked questions

How fast can a shipment reach Hartford? Allow roughly 8–10 hours once airborne including a connection; we confirm live flights when you call.

Is UK-wide collection available? Yes, we collect anywhere in the UK and route to the fastest connecting flight.

What items suit an on-board courier? Contracts, AOG parts, documents and other high-value or urgent goods.

Do you run 24/7? Yes, including nights, weekends and public holidays.

How is the price calculated? Each job is quoted individually on route, flight cost and urgency.