Pony Express delivers a same day courier service across every London postcode — from EC1 in the City to TW6 at Heathrow — with a guaranteed 30-minute collection and direct-drive delivery anywhere in the UK. Bikes, vans, Lutons and artics on standby 24/7, 365 days a year. Call 0800 288 4052 for an instant no-obligation quote.
London coverage and response times
Our London dispatch operates across all Greater London postcodes and the M25 belt, with riders and drivers positioned to reach every district inside the standard collection window:
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Central London (EC, WC, W1): 20–30 minutes by motorbike from our nearest standby point
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City of London, Canary Wharf, Docklands (EC, E14): 25–40 minutes, including secure document handovers at Inns of Court and major financial buildings
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North & West London (N, NW, W): 30–60 minutes
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South London (SE, SW): 30–60 minutes
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Outer London & M25 (BR, CR, DA, EN, HA, IG, KT, RM, SM, TW, UB, WD): 45–90 minutes
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London airports: Heathrow (LHR), Gatwick (LGW), London City (LCY), Stansted (STN), Luton (LTN) — direct airside handovers and on-board courier (OBC) departures available
Industries we move every day in London
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Legal — sealed-bundle deliveries to the Royal Courts of Justice, Inns of Court, and Crown Courts, with photo proof of delivery
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Financial services — confidential document runs between City of London, Canary Wharf and Mayfair
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Fashion — hanging-rail garment transport for shows, shoots and showrooms across Mayfair, Soho and Shoreditch
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Medical & pharmaceutical — temperature-controlled samples and records, including same-day runs along the Harley Street corridor and to NHS sites
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Film, media & advertising — rushes, props and kit between Soho post houses, Pinewood, Elstree and shoot locations
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Aerospace & AOG — aircraft-on-ground parts to Heathrow, Gatwick and Farnborough with on-board courier (OBC) escalation to global destinations
Vehicle options from London
| Vehicle |
Typical load |
Best for |
| Motorbike |
Up to 5 kg, A3 size |
Documents, samples, urgent envelopes inside the Congestion Charge zone |
| Small van |
Up to 500 kg, 4 m³ |
Boxes, parts, multi-drop runs across London |
| SWB / LWB van |
Up to 1,200 kg, 8 m³ |
Pallets, larger consignments, removals |
| Luton with tail-lift |
Up to 1,000 kg, 18 m³ |
Bulky shipments and event kit |
| 7.5 t / 18 t / artic |
Up to 26 pallets |
Full-load same-day across the UK and Europe |
| On-board courier (OBC) |
Hand-carry |
International time-critical shipments departing London airports |
How to book a same day courier in London
Bookings take under two minutes. Have the following ready when you call:
- Collection postcode and address in London (or anywhere in the UK)
- Delivery postcode, address and required delivery time
- Item dimensions (L × W × H in cm) and total weight in kg
- Brief description of the goods (and whether they're hazardous)
Call 0800 288 4052 24/7, or email sales@ponyexpress.co.uk. No account setup required — we accept all major credit and debit cards.
Why London businesses use Pony Express
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30-minute collection from any London postcode, with live driver tracking
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One driver, one job — direct-drive delivery, never consolidated
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24/7/365 dispatch, including weekends, bank holidays and out-of-hours
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30+ years serving blue-chip clients in the capital
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Goods-in-transit insurance as standard, with higher cover available on request
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UK-wide and international — direct delivery to any UK postcode and global OBC out of London airports
Frequently asked questions
How quickly can you collect from London?
We aim to be at central and inner-London collection points within 30 minutes of booking. Outer London and M25 postcodes are typically 45–90 minutes.
Do you cover all London postcodes?
Yes — every Greater London postcode (E, EC, N, NW, SE, SW, W, WC) plus the surrounding outer-London districts (BR, CR, DA, EN, HA, IG, KT, RM, SM, TW, UB, WD).
Can you deliver from London to anywhere in the UK on the same day?
Yes. A direct-drive run from London reaches Birmingham in around 2.5 hours, Manchester in 4–5 hours, and Edinburgh in 8–9 hours, traffic permitting.
Do you offer international same-day delivery from London?
Yes — our on-board courier (OBC) team flies hand-carry shipments from Heathrow, Gatwick, City and Stansted to anywhere in the world, with expedited customs clearance on arrival.
How much does a London same-day courier cost?
Pricing depends on collection point, destination, vehicle size and timing. We provide a free, no-obligation quote in under two minutes — call 0800 288 4052.
Do I need a Pony Express account to book?
No. You can book and pay for a one-off delivery in minutes using any major credit or debit card.
Call 0800 288 4052 for an instant quote