Royal mail schedule

Royal Mail is the primary postal service in the United Kingdom, and it operates a schedule for delivering mail and parcels to customers. Here is an overview of Royal Mail's standard delivery schedule:

First Class Mail

• Delivery aim: Next working day (Monday to Saturday)
• Delivery times: Typically between 7am and 8pm
• Cost: From £0.85 for a standard letter up to 100g

Second Class Mail

• Delivery aim: 2-3 working days (Monday to Saturday)
• Delivery times: Typically between 7am and 8pm
• Cost: From £0.65 for a standard letter up to 100g

Special Delivery

• Delivery aim: Next working day (Monday to Saturday) by 1pm
• Delivery times: Typically between 7am and 1pm
• Cost: From £6.95 for a standard letter up to 100g

Royal Mail 24

• Delivery aim: Next working day (Monday to Saturday) by 6pm
• Delivery times: Typically between 7am and 6pm
• Cost: From £1.95 for a standard letter up to 100g

Royal Mail 48

• Delivery aim: 2 working days (Monday to Saturday)
• Delivery times: Typically between 7am and 8pm
• Cost: From £1.35 for a standard letter up to 100g

Parcelforce

• Delivery aim: Varies depending on the service chosen (e.g. 24-hour, 48-hour, 2-3 working days)
• Delivery times: Typically between 7am and 8pm
• Cost: From £4.95 for a small parcel up to £20.95 for a large parcel

Special Services

• Royal Mail also offers special services such as:

  • Signed For: adds a signature on delivery (£1.50 extra)
  • Recorded Delivery: adds a tracking number and signature on delivery (£1.50 extra)
  • International Tracked & Signed: adds tracking and signature on international deliveries (£3.50 extra)

Please note that these are general guidelines and delivery times may vary depending on the specific service chosen, the destination, and any unforeseen circumstances.