What is the latest time royal mail deliver parcels
According to Royal Mail's website, the latest time for parcel delivery depends on the service you've chosen and the destination. Here are some general guidelines:
Standard Parcels (1-3 working days)
- For UK mainland addresses, Royal Mail aims to deliver Standard Parcels by 5:30 pm on the third working day after dispatch.
- For Scottish Highlands and Islands, Northern Ireland, and Channel Islands, delivery is typically made by 1 pm on the third working day after dispatch.
1st Class Parcels (1 working day)
- For UK mainland addresses, Royal Mail aims to deliver 1st Class Parcels by 5:30 pm on the next working day after dispatch.
- For Scottish Highlands and Islands, Northern Ireland, and Channel Islands, delivery is typically made by 1 pm on the next working day after dispatch.
Special Delivery Guaranteed (1 working day)
- For UK mainland addresses, Royal Mail aims to deliver Special Delivery Guaranteed items by 5:30 pm on the next working day after dispatch.
- For Scottish Highlands and Islands, Northern Ireland, and Channel Islands, delivery is typically made by 1 pm on the next working day after dispatch.
International Parcels
- Delivery times for international parcels vary depending on the destination and service chosen. Royal Mail aims to deliver international parcels within 3-5 working days, but this can take longer for more distant destinations.
Please note that these are general guidelines and delivery times may vary due to various factors, such as weather conditions, traffic, and high volumes of mail. Royal Mail also advises that delivery times may be affected by public holidays and other special events.
It's always a good idea to check the estimated delivery date and time with Royal Mail or the sender of your parcel for more specific information.