Pony Express provides a same day courier service throughout Hove and the wider Brighton & Hove city area — covering the BN3 postcode and the neighbouring BN1, BN2, and BN41 areas — with collection in around 30 minutes and a dedicated direct drive to any UK destination. Pricing is by quote only. Call 0800 288 4052 for an instant, obligation-free price.

Hove coverage and response times

Our Hove-based operations cover the full BN3 postcode area, including Central Hove, Hove Park, Aldrington, and Hangleton, as well as Portslade (BN41) and Brighton city centre (BN1). We use the A27, A270, and A259 to move across the coastal city quickly at any time of day. From Hove, our drivers can reach Gatwick Airport in approximately 50–60 minutes via the A23, London in around 1 hour 30 minutes to 1 hour 50 minutes, and Eastbourne in around 35–40 minutes along the A259 coast road.

Industries we move every day in Hove

Brighton & Hove is home to one of the South Coast's most dynamic technology and creative industries clusters. We regularly serve the digital agencies, fintech firms, and media companies based in Hove's converted offices and the New England Quarter area. The city's substantial legal and financial services sector, its healthcare and biomedical businesses, and the events industry — centred around venues across the city — are all regular customers. We also handle retail stock replenishment runs for the Church Road and Western Road retail corridors.

Vehicle options from Hove

How to get a same day courier quote in Hove

Phone 0800 288 4052 at any time — our team answers 24 hours a day — or email sales@ponyexpress.co.uk with your BN3 or adjacent collection postcode, delivery postcode and required arrival time, and the weight, dimensions, and nature of your goods. We aim to confirm a price within minutes.

Why Hove businesses use Pony Express

Our 30-plus years in same day logistics, combined with direct access to the A23 and A27, makes Pony Express a reliable partner for time-critical deliveries from Hove. Every shipment is a direct-drive job on a dedicated vehicle — no shared loads, no sorting depots, no delays. We're available every day of the year, cover all goods under our transit insurance, and guarantee 30-minute collection across the BN3 area.

Frequently asked questions

How quickly can you collect in Hove?
Typically within 30 minutes of your call across BN3 and the broader Brighton & Hove area.

Do you cover Brighton as well as Hove?
Yes — we cover the full Brighton & Hove city area including BN1, BN2, BN3, BN41, and nearby postcodes such as BN11 (Worthing).

How long does a direct drive from Hove to London take?
Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes to 1 hour 50 minutes via the A23 and M23, depending on the time of day and traffic.

Can you handle international deliveries from Hove?
Yes — our on-board courier service provides hand-carry international delivery from Hove, with Gatwick Airport around 50–60 minutes away via the A23.

Is there a price list?
All jobs are priced individually by quote. Call 0800 288 4052 or email us for a fast, no-obligation price.