How long do royal mail packages need
Royal Mail, the UK's postal service, offers various delivery services with different estimated delivery times. Here are some general guidelines on how long Royal Mail packages typically take:
Standard Delivery (2nd Class):
- Estimated delivery time: 3-5 working days (Monday to Saturday)
- Cost: From £1.03 (up to 100g) to £3.35 (up to 750g)
1st Class Delivery:
- Estimated delivery time: 1-3 working days (Monday to Saturday)
- Cost: From £1.03 (up to 100g) to £3.35 (up to 750g)
Special Delivery Guaranteed:
- Estimated delivery time: Next working day (Monday to Friday) by 1pm
- Cost: From £6.95 (up to 100g) to £13.95 (up to 750g)
Special Delivery Guaranteed by 9am:
- Estimated delivery time: Next working day (Monday to Friday) by 9am
- Cost: From £13.95 (up to 100g) to £26.95 (up to 750g)
International Delivery:
- Estimated delivery time: 3-7 working days (Monday to Saturday) to Europe, 6-14 working days to the rest of the world
- Cost: From £2.95 (up to 100g) to £15.95 (up to 750g) to Europe, from £4.95 (up to 100g) to £25.95 (up to 750g) to the rest of the world
Please note that these are estimated delivery times and may vary depending on various factors, such as:
- The destination and its postal service
- The package's size, weight, and shape
- The time of year and any potential disruptions to the postal service
- The package's contents and any customs or import regulations
It's always a good idea to check the Royal Mail website for the most up-to-date information on delivery times and costs.