Royal mail timetable

Royal Mail is the primary postal service in the United Kingdom, and it operates a network of post offices and delivery routes across the country. Here is a general outline of Royal Mail's timetable:

Post Office Hours:

• Most Royal Mail post offices are open Monday to Saturday from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm, although some may have shorter hours or be closed on certain days.
• Some post offices may also be open on Sundays, but this is not universal.

Delivery Timetable:

• Royal Mail aims to deliver mail and parcels to most addresses in the UK within the following timescales:
  • First Class Mail: usually within 1-2 working days
  • Second Class Mail: usually within 3-4 working days
  • Special Delivery: usually within 1 working day
  • Parcel Post: usually within 3-5 working days
• Delivery times may vary depending on the location and the type of service used.
• Royal Mail also offers a range of tracked and signed-for services, which provide additional security and tracking information.

Collection Times:

• Royal Mail collects mail from post boxes and post offices at various times throughout the day, depending on the location and the type of mail being sent.
• In general, mail is collected from post boxes and post offices at the following times:
  • Post boxes: usually between 7:00 am and 8:00 pm, Monday to Saturday
  • Post offices: usually between 9:00 am and 5:30 pm, Monday to Saturday

Special Delivery Timetable:

• Royal Mail's Special Delivery service is designed for urgent and valuable items, and it has a faster delivery timetable than standard mail.
• Special Delivery items are usually delivered by hand, and the delivery time is guaranteed to be within 1 working day.

Holidays and Bank Holidays:

• Royal Mail's post offices and delivery services are closed on public holidays, including Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Day, and Easter Monday.
• Mail and parcels may be delayed or delivered on the next working day during holidays and bank holidays.

Please note that these are general guidelines, and delivery times may vary depending on the specific location and circumstances. It's always a good idea to check with your local post office or Royal Mail's website for more information on delivery times and services in your area.