How fast is royal mail 2nd class letter

Royal Mail's 2nd Class letter service is a cost-effective and reliable way to send letters in the UK. The delivery speed of 2nd Class letters can vary depending on the distance and the volume of mail being processed. However, here are some general guidelines on what you can expect:

• Within the same town or city: 2nd Class letters are usually delivered the next working day.
• Within the same region (e.g. London to the Home Counties): 2nd Class letters are usually delivered within 2-3 working days.
• Across the UK (e.g. London to Scotland): 2nd Class letters are usually delivered within 3-5 working days.
• To Northern Ireland: 2nd Class letters are usually delivered within 5-7 working days.

Please note that these are general guidelines and delivery times may vary depending on various factors, such as:

• The volume of mail being processed
• The distance between the sender and recipient
• The efficiency of the postal sorting and delivery processes
• Inclement weather or other external factors that may affect delivery

It's also worth noting that Royal Mail aims to deliver 93% of 2nd Class letters within 3 working days, and 98% within 5 working days.

If you need a more precise estimate of delivery times, you can use Royal Mail's online tool, which allows you to enter the sender and recipient postcodes to get an estimated delivery date.