Royal mail time of delivery

Royal Mail provides a range of delivery services with varying delivery times. Here are some of the most common services and their estimated delivery times:

  1. Royal Mail 1st Class: 93% of 1st Class mail is delivered the next working day, with a maximum delivery time of 3 working days.
  2. Royal Mail 2nd Class: 98% of 2nd Class mail is delivered within 3-4 working days, with a maximum delivery time of 5 working days.
  3. Royal Mail Special Delivery Guaranteed by 1pm: Guaranteed delivery by 1pm the next working day, with a maximum delivery time of 1 working day.
  4. Royal Mail Special Delivery Guaranteed by 9am: Guaranteed delivery by 9am the next working day, with a maximum delivery time of 1 working day.
  5. Royal Mail Tracked 24: Delivery within 24 hours, with tracking updates throughout the delivery process.
  6. Royal Mail Tracked 48: Delivery within 2-3 working days, with tracking updates throughout the delivery process.
  7. Royal Mail International Standard: Delivery times vary depending on the destination, but typically take 3-5 working days to Europe and 5-7 working days to other destinations.
  8. Royal Mail International Tracked: Delivery times vary depending on the destination, but typically take 3-5 working days to Europe and 5-7 working days to other destinations, with tracking updates throughout the delivery process.

Please note that these are estimated delivery times and may vary depending on various factors, such as:

It's always a good idea to check the Royal Mail website for the latest delivery information and to track your parcel if you're concerned about the delivery time.