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Pony Express Couriers

Pony Express provides a same day courier service across Harwich and the Essex coast — covering the CO12 postcodes — with collection in around 30 minutes and direct-drive delivery anywhere in the UK, priced by quote. Call 0800 288 4052 for an instant no-obligation quote.

Harwich coverage and response times

We collect throughout Harwich, Dovercourt and the neighbouring town of Manningtree, with direct access to the A120 for routes to Colchester and the A12 towards London and the wider motorway network. A courier is typically on site within 30 minutes, running the job direct-drive with no depot transfer.

Industries we move every day in Harwich

As home to Harwich International Port and its ferry links to the Hook of Holland, Harwich has a strong freight forwarding, shipping and offshore energy sector, and we regularly carry ship's spares, urgent documentation for customs and port agents, and time-critical parts for the offshore wind operations based at the port.

Vehicle options from Harwich

Vehicle Typical load Best for
Motorbike Small parcels, documents Urgent letters, samples
Small van Up to 1 cubic metre Multiple boxes, parts
SWB / LWB van Up to 3.5 tonnes Pallets, machinery
Luton van Up to 4.25 tonnes, tail lift Bulky or palletised freight
7.5t–18t / artic Multiple pallets Large or multi-drop loads
On-board courier Hand-carried Urgent international shipments

How to get a same day courier quote in Harwich

Call or email with your collection postcode, the delivery postcode and time required, the size and weight of the goods, and a short description. We'll confirm a fixed price by quote and get a courier moving straight away.

Why Harwich businesses use Pony Express

30-minute collection, one direct-drive vehicle with no depot transfers, cover 24/7/365, more than 30 years' experience, and goods-in-transit insurance on every job.

Frequently asked questions

How quickly can you collect from Harwich? Usually within 30 minutes.
Which postcodes do you cover? CO12 and the surrounding Essex coast, including Dovercourt and Manningtree.
How long to London? Around 90 minutes via the A12.
Can you handle international shipments? Yes, our on-board courier (OBC) hand-carry service is popular given Harwich's port and ferry links.
How much does it cost? Priced by quote — call 0800 288 4052.

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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