How long do items stay at royal mail

The time it takes for items to stay at Royal Mail depends on various factors, including the type of service used, the destination, and the efficiency of the postal network. Here are some general guidelines on the typical transit times for different Royal Mail services:

  1. Royal Mail 1st Class: 1-3 working days (Monday to Saturday) for delivery within the UK. For international destinations, it can take 3-7 working days.
  2. Royal Mail 2nd Class: 3-5 working days (Monday to Saturday) for delivery within the UK. For international destinations, it can take 5-10 working days.
  3. Royal Mail Special Delivery Guaranteed: 1 working day (Monday to Saturday) for delivery within the UK. For international destinations, it can take 2-5 working days.
  4. Royal Mail International Tracked: 3-7 working days for delivery to Europe, 5-10 working days for delivery to the rest of the world.
  5. Royal Mail International Signed: 5-10 working days for delivery to Europe, 7-14 working days for delivery to the rest of the world.

Please note that these are estimated transit times and may vary due to various factors, such as:

If you're concerned about the delivery time of a specific item, you can track your parcel using Royal Mail's tracking service. You can also contact Royal Mail's customer service for more information on the estimated delivery time for your item.