Pony Express provides a same day courier service across Longbridge and south Birmingham — covering the B31 and B45 postcode districts — with collection in around 30 minutes and a dedicated direct drive to any UK destination. All pricing is by quote. Call 0800 288 4052 for an instant, no-obligation price.
Longbridge coverage and response times
Our Longbridge couriers cover the B31 and B45 postcode areas, including Rubery, Northfield, Cofton Hackett and Rednal. The A38 Bristol Road runs north into Birmingham city centre in approximately 20 minutes and south to Bromsgrove in around 15. The M42 is reachable at Junction 2 in under 15 minutes, giving fast access to the M5, M40 and Birmingham Airport. The A441 links west towards Redditch in around 20 minutes. This strong road network puts Longbridge within easy reach of the full Midlands motorway system.
Industries we move every day in Longbridge
Longbridge is synonymous with the British motor industry — the site of the former Austin and Rover plants, and still home to MG Motor UK's UK headquarters and engineering operations. The automotive and engineering supply chain that grew up around the plant continues to operate across the south Birmingham and north Worcestershire corridor, and we regularly collect time-critical components, tooling and technical documentation from these businesses. The redeveloped Longbridge Town Centre has brought new retail and commercial activity, and the ongoing mixed-use development of the former plant site supports a growing number of professional and technical businesses. We also carry for healthcare suppliers serving the network of GP practices and community health services across the B31 and B45 area.
Vehicle options from Longbridge
| Vehicle |
Typical load |
Best for |
| Motorbike |
Up to 20 kg |
Documents, samples, urgent small parts |
| Car / estate |
Up to 200 kg |
High-value automotive components, fragile items |
| SWB van |
Up to 600 kg |
Engineering parts, production components |
| LWB van |
Up to 1,000 kg |
Larger parts, multi-box consignments |
| Luton van |
Up to 1,200 kg |
Pallet loads, exhibition or retail stock |
| 7.5t–18t rigid / artic |
Up to 24,000 kg |
Multi-pallet, plant and heavy industrial loads |
| Onboard courier (OBC) |
Hand-carry |
International hand-carry via Birmingham Airport |
How to get a same day courier quote in Longbridge
Call 0800 288 4052 or email sales@ponyexpress.co.uk with your B31 or B45 collection postcode, the delivery address, your required collection time, and the weight, dimensions and description of your goods. We provide a firm quote on the spot.
Why Longbridge businesses use Pony Express
The automotive and engineering businesses around Longbridge have always needed couriers who can respond fast and deliver reliably — because a production delay is a costly one. Pony Express has over 30 years of experience in same day delivery and understands the pressure these businesses operate under. Every collection from Longbridge goes directly to its destination on a dedicated vehicle: no depot handling, no shared loads. Birmingham Airport is under 20 minutes away via the M42 for international onboard courier departures, and our control room operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Frequently asked questions
How quickly can you collect from Longbridge?
We target collection within 30 minutes of booking. Call 0800 288 4052 and our controller will give you an accurate ETA based on live vehicle availability.
Which postcodes do you cover around Longbridge?
B31 and B45 are our core Longbridge postcodes. We also regularly collect from Northfield (B29, B30), Rubery (B45), Bromsgrove (B60, B61) and Redditch (B97, B98).
How long is the drive from Longbridge to Coventry?
Via the M42 and A45, Coventry is typically around 40 to 50 minutes from Longbridge under normal conditions — a quick same day run for Midlands-to-Midlands deliveries.
Can you carry urgent automotive parts from Longbridge to a manufacturing plant?
Yes. Urgent production parts — including AOG components for automotive assembly — are exactly what our same day fleet is designed for. We can dispatch a dedicated vehicle in under 30 minutes.
How are prices calculated?
Every quote is bespoke, based on distance, vehicle type, urgency and load. Call 0800 288 4052 for an instant no-obligation price.