Pony Express delivers a same day courier service throughout Melton Mowbray and the surrounding Vale of Belvoir — covering LE13 and adjacent LE14, LE15, and LE7 postcodes — with collection typically within 30 minutes and direct, non-stop delivery to any UK destination. Pricing is by quote. Call 0800 288 4052 for an instant no-obligation quote.

Melton Mowbray coverage and response times

Melton Mowbray stands at the junction of the A606, A607, and A6006, giving excellent road access across the East Midlands. Our drivers can reach Leicester city centre in around 20 minutes via the A607, Nottingham in 35 minutes via the A606, and the A1(M) interchange near Grantham in under 30 minutes. We also serve Asfordby, Syston, Bottesford, Oakham, and the villages scattered across the Vale of Belvoir.

Industries we move every day in Melton Mowbray

Melton Mowbray's food manufacturing heritage — home to Dickinson & Morris pork pies and a hub for Stilton producers — means we frequently transport temperature-sensitive samples, food-grade packaging, and quality-assurance materials between factories and test labs. We also collect regularly from agricultural suppliers, veterinary practices, and engineering firms along the Nottingham Road industrial corridor.

Vehicle options from Melton Mowbray

How to get a same day courier quote in Melton Mowbray

Call 0800 288 4052 or email sales@ponyexpress.co.uk with your collection postcode (e.g. LE13 1), delivery postcode and required time, plus the dimensions, weight, and description of your goods. We provide instant quotes — no obligation.

Why Melton Mowbray businesses use Pony Express

Operating 24/7/365 for over 30 years, Pony Express offers dedicated direct-drive deliveries — your consignment never sits in a depot or gets swapped between vehicles. With around 30-minute collections and full goods-in-transit insurance as standard, we're the first call for time-critical freight from Melton Mowbray.

Frequently asked questions

How fast can you collect from Melton Mowbray?

We aim to have a courier with you within 30 minutes of booking, subject to driver availability.

Which postcodes do you cover?

We cover LE13 across all its sub-areas, plus LE14 (Melton and Belvoir countryside), LE15 (Oakham direction), and LE7 (towards Syston and Leicester).

How long is the drive from Melton Mowbray to Birmingham?

It's roughly 60 miles via the A46 and M69 or M6 — our couriers typically make this run in around 1 hour 15 minutes depending on traffic.

Do you handle refrigerated or food-grade cargo?

We can accommodate temperature-sensitive loads — please mention this when booking so we can assign the right vehicle.

Is pricing fixed or by quote?

All pricing is by individual quote based on distance, vehicle, and urgency. Call or email for an instant figure.