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Same-day courier, next-day parcel and freight in Plymouth. 60-minute collection, UK-wide coverage. Free quote within the hour.
272k
people in the Plymouth council area
6,190
registered businesses in the Plymouth council area
8
postcode districts covered
Get a free quote for Plymouth
A person prices your job and replies within the hour during business hours (Mon-Sat: 07:00 - 19:00).
What we work around in Plymouth
Port freight
Port of Plymouth
2.09M tonnes of freight move through it each year (DfT port freight statistics). Port collections and deliveries are quoted like any other job.
Hospitals & universities
University of Plymouth, Arts University Plymouth and Derriford Hospital
These and 1 more named Plymouth site (Wikidata and OpenStreetMap). Deliveries to wards, labs, campuses and halls are quoted like any other job.
Registered businesses
6,190
Businesses on the ONS register in the Plymouth council area, from single-van trades to distribution centres. We quote collections from any of their addresses.
Sources — Port freight tonnage: DfT PORT0101 (OGL v3) · Named sites: Wikidata (CC0) & OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · Registered businesses: ONS / NOMIS NM_142_1 (OGL v3).
Guide prices
Guide prices for a dedicated van from Plymouth
Worked out from our published rate card, city centre to city centre. They are estimates, excluding VAT: your exact addresses will move the mileage, and every job is still priced by a person, who takes access, timing and waiting into account.
| Route | Small Van | LWB Van | Luton Van |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth → London216 miles | £302.40 | £378.00 | £453.60 |
| Plymouth → Bristol121 miles | £169.40 | £211.75 | £254.10 |
| Plymouth → Cardiff151 miles | £211.40 | £264.25 | £317.10 |
| Plymouth → Birmingham202 miles | £282.80 | £353.50 | £424.20 |
| Route | Small Van | LWB Van | Luton Van |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth and Torquay34 miles · minimum charge | £140.00 | £175.00 | £210.00 |
| Plymouth and Exeter48 miles · minimum charge | £140.00 | £175.00 | £210.00 |
| Plymouth and Truro56 miles · minimum charge | £140.00 | £175.00 | £210.00 |
| Plymouth and Taunton78 miles · minimum charge | £140.00 | £175.00 | £210.00 |
| Plymouth and Weston-super-Mare107 miles | £149.80 | £187.25 | £224.70 |
Runs of up to 100 miles are charged at each van's minimum (£140.00 + VAT for a small van). Each nearby figure is worked out on the longer of the two directions, so it holds whichever way the job runs.
Short local runs are rarely best served by a 100-mile minimum. Call us and we will price the job properly.
Price your exact postcodesMore local detail for Plymouth
How Plymouth connects
Plymouth has major road and motorway routes including A38, A386 and a mainline rail link at Plymouth. We quote same-day and next-day collections from any address in the area.
Major roads & routes
Rail link
Plymouth
Rail connections
Business & industrial locations we serve
Business and industrial locations we serve in Plymouth and the surrounding area — collections and drops without the hunting around.
Estover Industrial Estate
Industrial area
Langage Business Park
Industrial area
Cattedown Wharves
Industrial area
Belliver Industrial Estate
Industrial area
Industries we serve in Plymouth
Business counts from ONS for the Plymouth council area. Whatever moves in Plymouth, we carry it.
Wholesale and retail trade
1,445
local businesses
We move stock replenishment and B2B deliveries for wholesalers and retailers.
Construction
1,245
local businesses
We move tools, materials, and site deliveries for construction firms.
Professional, scientific and technical activities
855
local businesses
We move legal documents, contracts, and time-sensitive paperwork for professional services firms.
Accommodation and food service activities
825
local businesses
We move restaurant supplies and hospitality deliveries.
Port of Plymouth moves 2.09M tonnes of freight a year; named sites such as University of Plymouth and Arts University Plymouth are in Plymouth; 6,190 businesses are registered in the Plymouth council area — the local detail we plan a Plymouth collection around.
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At a glance
England- Major roads
- A38 · A386
- Rail link
- Plymouth
- Postcode districts
- PL1, PL2, PL3, PL4
Coverage around Plymouth
Postcodes we cover in Plymouth
Selected postcode districts in and around Plymouth — same-day collection available across the area.
Places around Plymouth
Towns, suburbs and villages within about 6 miles of the centre.
- Torpoint
- Plympton
- Saltash
- Barbican
- Greenbank
- Pennycomequick
- West Hoe
- Millbay
- Stonehouse
- Mutley
- St. Judes
- Cattedown
Place names © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0).
Nearby Areas We Cover
Frequently Asked Questions
How much freight does Port of Plymouth handle?
Around 2.09M tonnes a year in both directions (DfT port freight statistics). Port collections and deliveries are quoted like any other job: same-day by van, or by lorry for pallets and full loads.
Which hospitals and universities are in Plymouth?
University of Plymouth, Arts University Plymouth and Derriford Hospital (Wikidata and OpenStreetMap). Deliveries to wards, labs, campuses and halls are quoted like any other job, with same-day collection when the load is time-critical.
How many businesses do you cover in Plymouth?
There are 6,190 registered businesses in the Plymouth council area (ONS). We quote collections from any of their addresses. There is no account or minimum volume — a one-off single-parcel job is priced the same way as a regular contract.
How much does a courier from Plymouth cost?
Guide prices for a small van from Plymouth are an estimated £302.40 to London (216 miles) and an estimated £169.40 to Bristol (121 miles), excluding VAT. They are estimates from our published rate card — the table on this page has more routes and vans — and every job is still priced by a person, who takes access, timing and waiting into account.
How long does delivery to Plymouth from London take?
London to Plymouth is about 216 miles by road. On our same-day service the vehicle that collects in London drives straight to Plymouth and delivers the same day; next-day arrives by the end of the next business day.
Do you deliver for wholesalers and retailers in Plymouth?
Yes. Wholesalers and retailers make up one of the largest business sectors in the Plymouth council area — 1,445 businesses on the ONS register. We quote collections and deliveries for any of them.
Do you deliver to business parks in Plymouth?
Yes. We quote deliveries to any business park or industrial estate in the Plymouth area, including Estover Industrial Estate, Langage Business Park and Cattedown Wharves.
How every job is served
- Same-day
- Collection within 60 minutes of booking, then one driver from collection to delivery — no hub stops.
- Next-day
- Parcels up to 30 kg and pallets up to 1,000 kg, collected the same working day when booked before the usual 14:00 cut-off and delivered by the end of the next business day.
- Drivers
- A same-day job goes to one of our own drivers or to a trusted owner-driver on Courier Exchange (CX).
- Prices
- The published rate card is a guide. Every job is priced by a person, usually within the hour.
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UK towns covered
60 min
Typical Collection Window
Mon–Sat
07:00–19:00 Real-Person Support
Need a Delivery in Plymouth?
We quote every size of job in Plymouth — from one of the 6,190 businesses registered in the Plymouth council area to a single household parcel.