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Courier Cost Guides
What affects courier pricing?
Courier costs are not only about mileage. A quote is shaped by the route, vehicle type, urgency, handling requirements, loading conditions, waiting time, and delivery access.
Main pricing factors
- Collection and delivery postcodes
- Distance and route complexity
- Vehicle size and load capacity
- Readiness time and delivery deadline
- Item dimensions and weight
- Waiting time, loading, or tail-lift needs
- Fragility, value, or special handling requirements
Why direct courier work costs more than parcel networks
Dedicated courier work is designed for control. The shipment can move directly with clearer handover and fewer network touchpoints, which is why it is usually priced differently from standard parcel services.