The cost of a same-day courier depends on the vehicle you choose, the distance travelled and any additional services you require. Explore our real-world price examples below, or get an instant, personalised quote in seconds.
With Xtra Mile, you can see prices for available vehicles, book online and provide your payment details, no account needed, and your card is only charged after delivery.
The following prices are based on a Standard same-day courier service, with one collection and one delivery, booked on a weekday.
Prices are shown excluding VAT, consistent with our online booking panel, with the price including VAT underneath. Your exact price will depend on the journey, vehicle selected and any additional services required.
Prices last checked: 1 November 2026.
| Journey | Cargo Bike | Motorbike | Parcel Car | Small Van | Transit Van |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short central hop EC4A (Fleet Street) to W1D (Soho) | £19.90 £23.89 inc VAT | £13.89 £16.66 inc VAT | £23.32 £27.99 inc VAT | £26.08 £31.30 inc VAT | £43.82 £52.59 inc VAT |
| Cross-London E14 (Canary Wharf) to W10 (Ladbroke Grove) | £40.22 £48.26 inc VAT | £33.69 £40.42 inc VAT | £43.64 £52.37 inc VAT | £48.66 £58.39 inc VAT | £70.91 £85.09 inc VAT |
| South to north SE1 (London Bridge) to N7 (Holloway) | not available | £22.69 £27.22 inc VAT | £32.35 £38.82 inc VAT | £36.12 £43.34 inc VAT | £55.86 £67.03 inc VAT |
These are example prices, not fixed rates. Your actual same-day courier price depends on your collection and delivery addresses, vehicle choice and any additional services.
With Xtra Mile, you'll always see your exact price on our online booking panel before confirming your booking. No account needed, and your card is only charged after delivery.
The cost of your same-day courier delivery depends on several factors, including the vehicle you choose, the distance travelled and any additional services required.
| Vehicle | Waiting over 10 minutes |
|---|---|
| Motorbike, Cargo Bike, Parcel Car & Small Van | £0.50 per minute |
| Transit Van (SWB) | £0.54 per minute |
| LWB & Jumbo Van | £0.60 per minute |
| Luton Van | £0.75 per minute |
With Xtra Mile, you can book your same-day courier online using a debit or credit card, no account needed.
You only pay once your delivery is completed. The booking amount is temporarily authorised on your card on the working day before your scheduled collection, or immediately for short-notice bookings. This reserves the funds, but no payment is taken at that stage.
Once your delivery is complete, your card is charged. Any additional costs, such as waiting time or extra services, are charged separately and clearly itemised.
Business accounts: Customers with an approved business account are invoiced at their agreed account rates.
For documents and small parcels, a cargo bike or motorbike is often the most cost-effective option, depending on the size of your items and the journey.
With Xtra Mile, you can compare same-day courier prices for all available vehicles side by side using our online booking panel, helping you choose the most economical option.
Our online booking panel displays prices excluding VAT, with the VAT-inclusive price shown directly underneath. Both prices are clearly displayed before you confirm your booking, so you know exactly what you'll pay.
The prices on this page are examples, not fixed rates. Your actual same-day courier price is calculated using your collection and delivery addresses, vehicle choice and any additional options.
You'll see your exact quoted price on our online booking panel before confirming your booking. Any additional charges, such as waiting time exceeding 10 minutes at a stop, are charged separately and clearly itemised.
Yes. Xtra Mile business accounts benefit from tailored courier pricing, based on their typical delivery routes, booking frequency and volumes.
Visit our Business Accounts page to enquire about opening an account and discuss pricing for your business.
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