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London to Manchester Courier
A dedicated same-day courier between London and Manchester — collected within the hour and driven direct via the M1 and M6, roughly 200 miles, typically under 4 hours. No depots, no sorting, fully tracked — both ways.
London ↔ Manchester quote
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When something has to get from London to Manchester today, waiting on a depot-based network isn't an option.
One of the UK's busiest business corridors — finance, media, manufacturing and events move between the two constantly, and a dedicated driver beats waiting on a network. We assign one dedicated driver who collects within the hour and drives the consignment straight up the M1 and M6 — around 200 miles, typically under 4 hours — with no depots, no overnight sorting and full tracking door to door.
Manchester to London Courier
The route runs both ways, and a good share of the work on it is southbound — businesses in Manchester sending into London against a deadline. We collect in Manchester within the hour and drive direct to London the same way: one driver, the M1 and M6 in reverse, roughly 200 miles and typically under 4 hours, with no depot stop and nothing else on the vehicle.
Southbound runs have their own timing question, which is the arrival rather than the departure — a consignment landing in central London at 5pm is a very different job from one landing at 11am. Tell us the deadline at the London end and we plan the Manchester collection back from it. Our vehicles are ULEZ- and Congestion-Charge-compliant, so wherever the delivery address sits in the city, the driver reaches it without a surcharge or a detour.
Going the other way, a London collection heads out on the M1 and M6 the moment it's loaded — same driver, same direct run, no sorting hub in between.
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How it works
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Book or quote
An instant quote for the London–Manchester run in seconds.
Collected within the hour
A dedicated driver is dispatched to your collection point.
Driven direct
Straight up the M1 and M6 — no depots, no sorting, fully tracked.
Proof of delivery
Confirmed the moment it arrives.
Why Red Eagle
A courier you can actually rely on
Our drivers include former CitySprint, Royal Mail and DPD couriers — 40+ professionals on the road, day and night. No call centres, no excuses.
Goods-in-transit insured
Every consignment is covered door to door — your goods are protected the whole way.
DBS-checked drivers
Vetted, professional drivers you can trust with confidential and high-value work.
GDP compliant
Good Distribution Practice compliant for medical, pharmaceutical and temperature-sensitive loads.
Direct & dedicated
One driver, one job — straight from A to B with no depots, sorting hubs or handovers.
24/7, 365 days
Genuine round-the-clock cover — nights, weekends and bank holidays, every day of the year.
Registered & regulated
RED EAGLE LOGISTIC LTD — Companies House no. 15023946, ICO data-protection registered.
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You'll know the price before you book
No hidden fees, no surcharges and no account needed — including for London–Manchester collections. Here's exactly how a job is priced.
Our rate
Prices include VAT and are based on one-way mileage (collection to delivery). This is our entry rate for a car or small van — larger vehicles are priced higher, and we'll always confirm your exact price before you commit.
What that works out at
| Distance | 10 mi | 25 mi | 50 mi | 100 mi | 200 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| From | £35 | £54.50 | £87 | £152 | £282 |
Indicative, VAT included, car or small van. Longer or heavier jobs and out-of-hours work are quoted individually.
Distance
The one-way mileage from your collection postcode to the delivery address.
Vehicle
The rate below is for a car or small van. Larger vans, Lutons and 7.5t are priced higher.
Urgency
A dedicated same-day run, or a scheduled next-day or timed delivery.
London ↔ Manchester FAQs
Questions, answered
Can you collect in Manchester and deliver to London?+
Yes — the route runs both ways and a lot of our work on it is southbound. We collect in Manchester within the hour and drive direct to London, same-day, 24/7.
How long does a courier take from Manchester to London?+
Roughly 200 miles via the M1 and M6, typically under 4 hours on a direct run. Because your job is the only thing on the vehicle, that drive time is the delivery time — nothing is added by depots or sorting.
How long does a courier take from London to Manchester?+
The same route in reverse — approximately 200 miles via the M1 and M6, typically under 4 hours. A dedicated driver collects within the hour and drives direct.
Do you offer same-day courier between London and Manchester?+
Yes, in both directions — collected within the hour and driven straight through the same day, whether it's starting in London or in Manchester.
What can you send between Manchester and London?+
Anything from documents and parcels to pallets and large or heavy items — one dedicated driver, direct, fully insured.
How much is a courier between Manchester and London?+
Our rate starts at £35 for the first 10 miles, then £1.30 per mile after that, including VAT — for a car or small van, with larger vehicles priced higher. It's the same rate in either direction. Get an instant estimate, or call 07300 832129.
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Nationwide coverage
One base. Every UK city.
From our North London HQ, around 40 professional drivers are on the road every day — delivering same-day, direct and dedicated, with no depots and no sorting hubs, to every city, borough and county in the UK.
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