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Pony Express Couriers

Pony Express provides a same day courier service across Truro and central Cornwall — covering the TR1 postcode and the surrounding TR districts — with fast 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.

Truro coverage and response times

As Cornwall's administrative and commercial hub on the A39/A390 just off the A30, Truro is our base for same-day work across the county:

  • Central Truro (TR1): 20–40 minutes — city centre, Threemilestone and Treliske
  • Central Cornwall: Falmouth, Penryn, Redruth, Camborne and St Austell, typically 30–60 minutes
  • A30 spine: direct-drive runs up-country to Exeter, Bristol and beyond, plus links to Cornwall Airport Newquay

Industries we move every day in Truro

  • Healthcare & labs — time-critical samples and supplies for the Royal Cornwall Hospital (Treliske)
  • Professional & public sector — legal and council document runs across the county town
  • Marine & engineering — parts to and from the Falmouth/Penryn waterfront
  • Agriculture, food & tourism — urgent supplies across central Cornwall

Vehicle options from Truro

Vehicle Typical load Best for
Motorbike Up to 5 kg, A3 Documents, samples, urgent small items
Small van Up to 500 kg, 4 m³ Boxes, parts, multi-drops
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 Newquay or Bristol

How to get a same day courier quote in Truro

Pricing depends on collection point, destination, vehicle and timing. We provide an instant no-obligation quote in under two minutes. Call 0800 288 4052 24/7 or email sales@ponyexpress.co.uk with collection postcode, delivery postcode and time, item dimensions and weight, and a brief description of the goods.

Why Cornwall businesses use Pony Express

  • Fast collection across Truro and central Cornwall
  • Direct-drive — one driver, one job, never consolidated, however far up-country
  • 24/7/365 dispatch, including weekends and bank holidays
  • 30+ years moving urgent goods across the South West
  • Goods-in-transit insurance as standard

Frequently asked questions

How quickly can you collect from Truro?
Central Truro collections (TR1) are typically within 20–40 minutes; wider central Cornwall is 30–60 minutes.

Do you cover the rest of Cornwall?
Yes — Falmouth, Penryn, Redruth, Camborne, St Austell, Newquay and across the county, with onward direct-drive up the A30.

How long is a same-day delivery from Truro to London?
It's a long haul — roughly 5–6 hours by direct-drive van via the A30 and M5/M4 — but we do it same-day, one driver, one job.

Can you deliver internationally from Truro?
Yes — our on-board courier team can hand-carry shipments via Cornwall Airport Newquay or Bristol to any global destination.

How much does a Truro same-day courier cost?
Pricing is bespoke — call 0800 288 4052 for an instant no-obligation quote.

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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