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Same Day Courier Edinburgh
Collected across Edinburgh, the Lothians and Fife and driven direct to the delivery address, 24/7.
National Couriers Direct runs a same day courier service for Edinburgh businesses. We send the nearest available vehicle, load only your goods and drive straight to the destination, across the city, along the M8 to Glasgow or down the A1 into England.
- Collection typically within 60 minutes
- Small vans to 26-tonne lorries
- Fixed price confirmed before you book
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01The service
Courier Service Edinburgh Businesses Rely On
Our Edinburgh courier service is one vehicle and one driver for your consignment, with no depots, no sorting and no other customers' goods on board. Whether it's across the city or from Edinburgh to London, your goods are the only load.
02Areas covered
Edinburgh Courier Coverage Across the Lothians and Fife
We collect from and deliver to every Edinburgh postcode (EH1 to EH17) and across the Lothians and Fife. Popular collection points include:
Edinburgh city
- City Centre, Old Town and New Town
- Leith
- Granton
- Morningside
- Portobello
- Corstorphine
Business areas and hubs
- Edinburgh Park and South Gyle
- Sighthill
- Newbridge
- Edinburgh BioQuarter
- Heriot-Watt Research Park
- Edinburgh Airport
Nearby towns
- Livingston
- Musselburgh
- Dalkeith
- Dunfermline
- Kirkcaldy
- Falkirk
03Popular routes
Courier Edinburgh to London and Other Popular Routes
| Route | Distance, to scale | Approx. distance | Typical drive time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh to Stirling | 37 miles | 50 mins | |
| Edinburgh to Perth | 45 miles | 1 hr | |
| Edinburgh to Glasgow | 47 miles | 1 hr 10 mins | |
| Edinburgh to Dundee | 60 miles | 1 hr 20 mins | |
| Edinburgh to Carlisle | 95 miles | 1 hr 50 mins | |
| Edinburgh to Newcastle | 120 miles | 2 hrs 30 mins | |
| Edinburgh to Aberdeen | 125 miles | 2 hrs 30 mins | |
| Edinburgh to Manchester | 220 miles | 4 hrs | |
| Edinburgh to London | 400 miles | 7 hrs 30 mins |
Times are for driving only and vary with traffic and weather. London runs are planned around drivers' hours rules, with two drivers so they arrive the same day, or an overnight run if you prefer. We confirm the delivery time when you book.
04Local industries
Edinburgh Courier Services for Local Industries
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Public Sector
Documents and equipment for government offices and councils.
Public sector couriers -
Life Sciences and Healthcare
Lab and medical supplies for the BioQuarter, hospitals and clinics.
Medical couriers -
Events and Festivals
Stands, staging and stock for conferences and the summer festivals.
Event couriers -
Food and Drink
Whisky, food and drink for producers and wholesalers.
Food couriers -
Retail
Urgent stock for city centre and retail park stores.
Retail couriers -
Construction
Materials and tools delivered direct to site.
Construction couriers
05Our services
Our Courier Services in Edinburgh
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Urgent Courier
Nearest driver dispatched straight away.
See our urgent courier service -
Timed Delivery
Delivery at, by or between set times.
See our time critical courier service -
Dedicated Vehicle
Your goods only, with no other drops.
See our dedicated courier service -
Two Man Delivery
Two-person crews for heavy or bulky items.
See our two man delivery service -
Contract Runs
Scheduled runs between Edinburgh and your other sites.
See our contract courier services -
Same Day to Europe
Direct from Edinburgh into Europe.
See our European courier service
06How to book
How to Book a Same Day Courier in Edinburgh
1. Get a Quote
Use the form or call us. Tell us what's going, its size and where.
2. Price Confirmed
We confirm the vehicle, collection time and a fixed price.
3. Collected and Driven Direct
The nearest driver collects and drives straight to the address.
4. Proof of Delivery
The recipient signs on handover and we send proof of delivery.
07Reviews
Trusted by Businesses Across Scotland
08FAQs
Edinburgh Same Day Courier FAQs
How quickly can a same day courier collect in Edinburgh?
Typically within 60 minutes of booking. We confirm the collection time when you book.
Can you deliver from Edinburgh to London the same day?
Yes. It's about 400 miles and around 7 hours 30 minutes of driving, so jobs collected in the morning usually arrive that evening. We confirm the delivery time when you book.
How much does a courier in Edinburgh cost?
The price depends on distance, vehicle size and timing. We confirm a fixed price before you book.
Do you cover the Lothians and Fife?
Yes. We cover Livingston, Musselburgh, Dalkeith, Dunfermline, Kirkcaldy and the rest of the Lothians and Fife.
What makes you different from other courier companies in Edinburgh?
Every job is a dedicated vehicle driven direct with no depots, bookings run 24/7, and you get a fixed price before you book.
Are goods insured?
Yes. Every job includes goods in transit insurance: £2,000 cover is included, and higher cover up to £250,000 is available for a small extra charge, shown in your quote.
Do you work evenings and weekends in Edinburgh?
Yes. Bookings and collections run 24/7, 365 days a year, including bank holidays.
09Nearby
Same Day Couriers Near Edinburgh
Book a Same Day Courier in Edinburgh
Tell us what needs to move and where it's going. We'll confirm the vehicle, collection time and a fixed price before you book.