How fast do royal mail letters take
Royal Mail, the UK's postal service, offers various services with different delivery speeds and prices. Here are some general guidelines on how fast Royal Mail letters typically take:
Standard Mail (1st Class):
- Delivery aim: 1-3 working days (Monday to Saturday)
- Average delivery time: 2-3 working days
- Cost: From £0.85 (up to 100g) to £1.15 (up to 100g) depending on the size and weight of the item
Special Delivery Guaranteed by 1pm:
- Delivery aim: 1pm the next working day (Monday to Friday)
- Average delivery time: 1pm the next working day
- Cost: From £6.85 (up to 100g) to £8.85 (up to 100g) depending on the size and weight of the item
Special Delivery Guaranteed by 9am:
- Delivery aim: 9am the next working day (Monday to Friday)
- Average delivery time: 9am the next working day
- Cost: From £10.85 (up to 100g) to £12.85 (up to 100g) depending on the size and weight of the item
International Mail:
- Delivery times vary depending on the destination and service chosen:
- Airmail: 3-7 working days to Europe, 5-10 working days to the rest of the world
- Signed Airmail: 3-7 working days to Europe, 5-10 working days to the rest of the world
- Tracked Airmail: 3-7 working days to Europe, 5-10 working days to the rest of the world
- International Signed: 5-10 working days to Europe, 7-14 working days to the rest of the world
Please note that these are general guidelines and delivery times may vary depending on various factors, such as:
- Weather conditions
- Traffic and road conditions
- Air traffic control issues
- Customs clearance
- Recipient's availability
It's always a good idea to check the Royal Mail website or contact their customer service for more specific information on delivery times and costs for your particular item.