How long do royal mail take to deliver parcels
Royal Mail, the UK's postal service, offers various delivery services with different estimated delivery times. Here are some general guidelines on how long it takes for Royal Mail to deliver parcels:
Royal Mail Standard Parcels
- Estimated delivery time: 3-5 working days (Monday to Friday) within the UK
- Delivery to Northern Ireland, Isle of Man, and Channel Islands: 5-7 working days
- Delivery to Europe: 5-10 working days
- Delivery to Rest of the World: 10-20 working days
Royal Mail 1st Class Parcels
- Estimated delivery time: 1-3 working days (Monday to Friday) within the UK
- Delivery to Northern Ireland, Isle of Man, and Channel Islands: 2-4 working days
- Delivery to Europe: 3-7 working days
- Delivery to Rest of the World: 7-14 working days
Royal Mail Special Delivery Guaranteed
- Estimated delivery time: Next working day (Monday to Friday) within the UK
- Delivery to Northern Ireland, Isle of Man, and Channel Islands: Next working day
- Delivery to Europe: 2-3 working days
- Delivery to Rest of the World: 3-5 working days
Royal Mail Tracked 24
- Estimated delivery time: Next working day (Monday to Friday) within the UK
- Delivery to Northern Ireland, Isle of Man, and Channel Islands: Next working day
- Delivery to Europe: 2-3 working days
- Delivery to Rest of the World: 3-5 working days
Please note that these are estimated delivery times and may vary depending on various factors, such as:
- Weather conditions
- High volumes of mail
- Remote or hard-to-reach areas
- Customs clearance (for international deliveries)
It's also important to check the Royal Mail website for any service disruptions or updates on delivery times.