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Pony Express Couriers

Pony Express delivers a same day courier service across every Reading postcode — from RG1 in the town centre to the outer RG postcodes of Berkshire — with a guaranteed 30-minute collection and direct-drive delivery anywhere in the UK. Pricing is by quote (every job is different). Call 0800 288 4052 for an instant no-obligation quote.

Reading coverage and response times

Our Reading dispatch sits on the M4/A33/A329(M) corridor and reaches every RG postcode plus the Thames Valley catchment:

  • Central Reading (RG1): 20–30 minutes including the Oracle, Forbury Square and the Reading professional core
  • Inner Reading (RG2, RG4, RG6, RG30, RG31): 30–45 minutes including Caversham, Earley and Tilehurst
  • Outer Reading & Thames Valley (RG5–RG45): 45–75 minutes including Wokingham, Bracknell, Newbury, Maidenhead and Henley-on-Thames
  • Heathrow (LHR): 35 minutes by direct drive — airside handovers and on-board courier (OBC) departures

Industries we move every day in Reading

  • Technology — kit and document runs for the Thames Valley tech cluster: Microsoft, Oracle, PepsiCo, Cisco, Mars and the Green Park business campus
  • Pharmaceutical & life sciences — temperature-controlled samples to and from the AstraZeneca, GSK and PepsiCo R&D operations along the M4 corridor
  • Financial services — confidential document runs for Reading-based fund managers and the Thames Valley insurance cluster
  • Telecoms — line-down parts for the Reading network operations centres
  • Legal — sealed-bundle deliveries to Reading Crown Court and the Berkshire professional district

Vehicle options from Reading

Vehicle Typical load Best for
Motorbike Up to 5 kg, A3 Documents and samples
Small van Up to 500 kg, 4 m³ Multi-drop runs across the Thames Valley
SWB / LWB van Up to 1,200 kg, 8 m³ Pallets and larger consignments
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
On-board courier (OBC) Hand-carry International time-critical via LHR

How to get a same day courier quote in Reading

Pricing depends on collection point, destination, vehicle and timing. Call 0800 288 4052 24/7 or email sales@ponyexpress.co.uk.

Frequently asked questions

How quickly can you collect from Reading?
Central RG1 collections are typically within 30 minutes. Wokingham, Bracknell and Newbury are 45–75 minutes.

How long is a same-day delivery from Reading to London?
Approximately 1 hour by direct-drive van via the M4, traffic permitting.

How close is Heathrow from Reading?
About 35 minutes — perfect for OBC handovers and time-critical international shipments.

Do you cover Newbury, Bracknell and Henley-on-Thames?
Yes — the whole RG postcode and surrounding Thames Valley.

How much does a Reading same-day courier cost?
Pricing is bespoke — call 0800 288 4052.

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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.

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