How long to have package picked up royal mail

The time it takes for Royal Mail to pick up a package depends on several factors, including the type of service you've chosen, the location of the sender and recipient, and the time of day the package is scheduled for pickup.

Here are some general guidelines for Royal Mail's pickup times:

  1. Standard Delivery: For standard delivery, Royal Mail typically aims to collect packages within 1-2 working days of the scheduled pickup time. However, this can vary depending on the location and volume of mail.
  2. 1st Class Delivery: For 1st Class delivery, Royal Mail aims to collect packages within 1 working day of the scheduled pickup time.
  3. Special Delivery: For Special Delivery, Royal Mail aims to collect packages within 1 working day of the scheduled pickup time, and guarantees delivery by 1pm the next working day.
  4. Saturday Delivery: For Saturday delivery, Royal Mail typically collects packages on the Friday before the Saturday delivery date.

To give you a better idea, here are some estimated pickup times for Royal Mail:

Please note that these are general guidelines and pickup times may vary depending on your location and the specific Royal Mail depot handling your package.

If you're concerned about the pickup time for your package, you can:

  1. Check the Royal Mail website for estimated delivery times and pickup schedules.
  2. Contact your local Royal Mail depot or customer service team for more information.
  3. Consider using a tracking service to monitor the status of your package.

Remember to always check the Royal Mail website or contact their customer service team if you have any questions or concerns about your package's pickup or delivery.