How late do royal mail deliver
Royal Mail, the UK's postal service, typically delivers mail and parcels between the following times:
First Class Mail:
- Monday to Saturday: usually delivered by 1 pm (13:00) the next working day
- Sunday: not delivered
Second Class Mail:
- Monday to Saturday: usually delivered within 3 working days
- Sunday: not delivered
Special Delivery:
- Monday to Saturday: usually delivered by 1 pm (13:00) on the next working day
- Sunday: not delivered
Parcelforce (Royal Mail's parcel delivery service):
- Monday to Saturday: usually delivered by 6 pm (18:00) on the next working day
- Sunday: not delivered
Please note that these are general guidelines and delivery times may vary depending on various factors, such as:
- Location: Rural areas may take longer to deliver than urban areas.
- Weather: Inclement weather, such as heavy snow or flooding, can affect delivery times.
- Traffic: Road congestion or accidents can cause delays.
- Peak periods: High volumes of mail and parcels during holidays, special events, or sales periods may lead to longer delivery times.
- Delivery point: Deliveries to remote or hard-to-reach areas may take longer.
If you're concerned about a specific delivery, you can track your item using Royal Mail's Track and Confirm service or contact their customer service team for more information.