When does royal mail deliver time
Royal Mail, the UK's postal service, has specific delivery times for different types of mail and services. Here are some general guidelines:
Standard Delivery (1st Class and 2nd Class)
- 1st Class Mail: usually delivered by 1 pm the next working day (Monday to Saturday)
- 2nd Class Mail: usually delivered within 3 working days (Monday to Saturday)
Special Delivery
- Guaranteed next working day delivery by 1 pm (Monday to Friday)
- Delivery by 9 am or 12 pm (Monday to Friday) for an additional fee
Saturday Delivery
- 1st Class Mail: usually delivered by 1 pm on Saturdays
- 2nd Class Mail: usually delivered by 3 pm on Saturdays
Collection Times
- Royal Mail collects mail from postboxes and delivery points at various times throughout the day, depending on the location and volume of mail. Typically, collections occur:
- Monday to Friday: 7 am to 7 pm
- Saturday: 7 am to 1 pm
Delivery Times for Specific Services
- Royal Mail Tracked 24: usually delivered by 6 pm the next working day (Monday to Friday)
- Royal Mail Tracked 48: usually delivered within 2 working days (Monday to Friday)
- Royal Mail Special Delivery Guaranteed by 9 am: usually delivered by 9 am the next working day (Monday to Friday)
- Royal Mail Special Delivery Guaranteed by 12 pm: usually delivered by 12 pm the next working day (Monday to Friday)
Please note that these are general guidelines and delivery times may vary depending on your location, the volume of mail, and other factors. If you're concerned about a specific delivery, you can contact Royal Mail's customer service or track your parcel online.