Royal mail.delivery time

Royal Mail is the primary postal service in the United Kingdom, and it offers various delivery services with different delivery times. Here are some of the most common Royal Mail delivery services and their estimated delivery times:

  1. Royal Mail 1st Class: This is a fast and reliable service that aims to deliver mail within 1-2 working days (Monday to Saturday) to most of the UK. However, delivery times can vary depending on the destination and the time of posting.
  2. Royal Mail 2nd Class: This service is a bit slower than 1st Class, with estimated delivery times of 2-3 working days (Monday to Saturday) to most of the UK.
  3. Royal Mail Special Delivery Guaranteed: This is a tracked and signed-for service that guarantees delivery by 1pm the next working day (Monday to Friday) to most of the UK. There is an additional fee for this service.
  4. Royal Mail Special Delivery Next Day: This is a tracked and signed-for service that guarantees delivery by 9am or 1pm the next working day (Monday to Friday) to most of the UK. There is an additional fee for this service.
  5. Royal Mail International Standard: This service is used for sending mail to international destinations. Estimated delivery times vary depending on the destination, but it typically takes 3-5 working days to Europe and 5-7 working days to other parts of the world.
  6. Royal Mail International Tracked: This service is used for sending tracked and signed-for mail to international destinations. Estimated delivery times vary depending on the destination, but it typically takes 3-5 working days to Europe and 5-7 working days to other parts of the world.

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

It's also worth noting that Royal Mail has a "Working Days" definition, which excludes Sundays and public holidays.