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Pony Express Couriers

Pony Express runs a same day courier service across Portlethen and greater Aberdeen — covering the AB12 postcodes — with collection typically inside 30 minutes and direct-drive delivery anywhere in the UK. Pricing is by quote. Call 0800 288 4052 for an instant no-obligation quote.

Portlethen coverage and response times

We collect fast from Portlethen, Findon and the A90 corridor into Aberdeen, reaching the Altens and Tullos industrial estates, Aberdeen Harbour and the city centre within around 20–30 minutes. Aberdeen International Airport at Dyce is roughly 40 minutes away for airfreight connections.

Industries we move every day in Portlethen

With Aberdeen as the UK's energy capital, we regularly carry oilfield parts, subsea equipment documentation and urgent engineering components for operators and service companies based in and around Altens, alongside fish processing and agricultural freight from the wider Aberdeenshire coast.

Vehicle options from Portlethen

Vehicle Typical load Best for
Motorbike Documents, small parts Urgent city drops
Small van Up to 400kg Multiple items
SWB/LWB van Up to 1,100kg Boxed freight, pallets
Luton van Up to 1,000kg, high volume Bulky equipment
7.5t–18t / artic Multiple pallets Large industrial loads
On-board courier Hand-carried Urgent international parts

Getting a same day quote in Portlethen

Call or email with your collection postcode, delivery postcode and deadline, the weight and dimensions of the shipment, and what it is, and we'll quote it straight back.

Why Portlethen businesses choose Pony Express

30-minute collection, direct-drive delivery with no depot sorting, round-the-clock availability every day of the year, over 30 years serving the energy sector, and goods-in-transit insurance as standard.

Frequently asked questions

How quickly can you collect? Usually within 30 minutes.
What area do you cover? AB12 and all of greater Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.
How far to Aberdeen Airport? About 40 minutes.
Do you offer international hand-carry? Yes, through our on-board courier service.
What does it cost? Always 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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