Next day parcel delivery

Compare UK next day courier services in one quote. Choose collection, drop-off or timed delivery and find a service designed to deliver on the next working day after your parcel enters the courier network.

UK next working day delivery
Collection & drop-off options
Timed & weekend services

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Next day transit times begin after the parcel is collected by the courier or collected from the drop-off location.
Availability and delivery estimates depend on the postcodes, parcel details and selected service.

Fast UK delivery without checking every courier separately

When a parcel needs to arrive quickly, the important question is not simply which courier says "next day". Collection dates, drop-off cut-offs, postcode coverage, parcel limits and timed delivery options can all affect the service that actually fits your shipment.

Interparcel compares eligible next day parcel delivery services using the UK collection and delivery postcodes, weight and packed dimensions you enter. You can then compare price, delivery speed and whether the parcel is collected from your door or handed over at a drop-off point.

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STANDARD NEXT DAY

Next working day delivery

Standard services aim to deliver by the end of the next working day after the courier receives your parcel.

How next day works

TIMED DELIVERY

Morning delivery options

For more urgent parcels, compare timed services offering delivery by 10am, 10.30am or 12pm where available.

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FLEXIBLE HANDOVER

Collection or drop-off

Choose a courier collection from home or work, or use a next day drop-off service when handing the parcel over yourself works better.

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PALLET OPTION

Next day pallet delivery

Urgent freight can also move quickly, with services such as Haulable Premium and Palletways By 12 available on eligible UK routes.

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Compare next day courier services

Interparcel offers UK next day delivery options from trusted couriers including Evri, FedEx Express, DHL, APC, DPD Local and Parcelforce. Enter the parcel details once to see which services are available for your route.

Evri ParcelShop Postable Next Day

Delivery in 1 working day

from £3.65 + VAT

Evri ParcelShop Next Day

Delivery in 1 working day

from £4.10 + VAT

FedEx UK Next Day Drop Off

Delivery in 1 working day

from £5.00 + VAT

DHL Next Day Drop Off

Delivery in 1 working day

from £7.39 + VAT

APC Next Day

Delivery in 1 working day

from £8.80 + VAT

DPD Local Next Day

Delivery in 1 working day

from £9.95 + VAT

Parcelforce Express 24

Delivery in 1 working day

from £10.05 + VAT

Parcelforce Express AM

Delivery in 1 working day

from £11.50 + VAT

Need the parcel there earlier in the day? Interparcel also offers timed next day services from couriers including APC, DHL, DPD Local, Parcelforce and UPS.

How next day parcel delivery actually works

Next day delivery is often described as 24 hour or overnight delivery, but the important point is when the courier receives the parcel. The transit time starts from collection or from the courier's collection of the parcel from the drop-off point.

Next day does not always mean tomorrowIf you place a booking today but your collection is tomorrow, the expected delivery would normally be the next working day after that collection.

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01

Pack and measure the finished parcel

Use the weight and dimensions of the fully packed box. Courier limits apply to the parcel that enters the network, not the unpacked product.
02

Enter both UK postcodes

The collection and delivery postcodes help determine which next day courier services and timed options can cover the route.
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Choose collection or drop-off

Compare a courier collecting from your address with services that let you take the parcel to a nearby shop, depot or locker.
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Check the actual handover date

For collection, check the date shown in the quote. For drop-off, make sure the parcel reaches the location before the courier's final collection if you need the transit to start that day.
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Track the parcel through the network

Once the courier scans the parcel, follow its progress online and use available email or SMS updates to keep the recipient informed.

Before you choose a next day courier

A faster service only helps if the collection, handover and delivery option match your deadline. Check these points before you confirm the booking.

Check the handover cut-off

Collection dates vary by courier and postcode, so confirm the date shown in the quote
Drop-off transit starts when the courier collects the parcel from the shop, depot or locker
Dropping a parcel off after the final courier collection can move the expected delivery day

Choose standard, timed or weekend

Standard next day delivery normally aims for the end of the next working day
Timed services are available for parcels that need to arrive during the morning
Separate Saturday and Sunday delivery options are available on eligible UK routes

Match the courier to the parcel

Weight and dimension limits vary significantly between next day parcel services
Some services are designed for postable packets while others accept substantially larger parcels
Enter accurate packed dimensions and Interparcel will only show services suitable for the shipment

Need the parcel delivered today instead?

If next working day is not fast enough, compare dedicated UK same day courier services for urgent point-to-point delivery.

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Built for eCommerce

Make next day fulfilment easier for online orders

Offering customers faster delivery is only useful if the order can move quickly from checkout to dispatch. Connect supported marketplaces and eCommerce platforms to Interparcel so order details flow into your shipping workflow without repetitive data entry.

Import customer order and address details
Compare next day services order by order
Print labels in bulk and return tracking updates

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Why compare next day delivery with Interparcel?

Speed matters, but the right service also depends on how you want to hand the parcel over, when it needs to arrive and what the courier will accept.

Compare speed and handover together

See next day collection and drop-off options in the same quote instead of comparing individual courier websites.

Tracking from the courier scan

Follow the parcel online once it enters the courier network and use available notifications to keep the recipient updated.

Transit cover included

Next day parcel services include a level of transit cover, with enhanced cover available for eligible goods where more protection is needed.

Support when timing matters

If you need help choosing a service or checking a booking, contact the Interparcel team by phone, live chat, contact form or email.

Are you paying for next day delivery where you actually need it?

For regular senders, faster delivery can improve the customer experience, but paying for next day on every parcel may not be the most efficient setup. A free shipping review can help separate the shipments that genuinely need speed from those better suited to another service.

Review where next day, timed, weekend or economy delivery makes the most sense
Compare collection and drop-off workflows for your regular UK shipments
Identify integrations, bulk tools and automation that can reduce the time between order and dispatch

Let our shipping team review your UK delivery setup

Tell us what you send, where it goes and how quickly it needs to arrive. We can help identify a practical mix of services.

Request a free review

Email our shipping team sales@interparcel.com

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Next day parcel delivery FAQs

Answers to common questions about next working day delivery, courier cut-offs, collection, drop-off, timed services, weekends, pallets and tracking.

What is next day parcel delivery?

Next day parcel delivery is a UK courier service designed to deliver a parcel on the next working day after the courier receives it. Depending on the service, the parcel can be collected from a home or business address or handed over at an eligible drop-off point.

Does next day delivery mean my parcel will arrive tomorrow?

Not necessarily. Next day normally means the next working day after collection or after the courier collects the parcel from the drop-off location. If you book today but the parcel is not handed to the courier until tomorrow, the expected delivery day would normally be the following working day.

What time will a next day parcel be delivered?

Standard next day services usually aim to deliver by the end of the next working day. If the delivery needs to arrive earlier, Interparcel also offers timed services such as delivery by 10am, 10.30am or 12pm on eligible routes.

What is the cut-off time for next day delivery?

Cut-off times vary by courier, service and drop-off location. For a collection service, check the collection date shown when you quote. For drop-off services, the parcel must be handed over before the courier's final collection from that location if you want the transit time to begin that day.

Can I drop off a parcel for next day delivery?

Yes. Interparcel offers next day drop-off services from couriers including Evri, FedEx Express, DHL, DPD and Parcelforce. The quote results show the eligible drop-off services for the parcel size, weight and postcodes entered.

Can I book a courier collection for next day delivery?

Yes. A range of next day courier services collect parcels directly from UK home and business addresses. The expected delivery time starts after the parcel has been collected, so always check the collection date displayed during booking.

Can I book timed next day delivery before 10am or 12pm?

Yes. Interparcel offers timed next working day services from couriers including APC, DHL, DPD Local, Parcelforce and UPS. Availability and delivery times depend on the collection and delivery postcodes and the service selected.

Does next day delivery include weekends?

Standard next day delivery normally refers to the next working day and does not automatically include Saturday or Sunday. Separate weekend delivery services are available for eligible UK routes, including Saturday and selected Sunday options.

Can I send a pallet with next day delivery?

Yes. Interparcel offers urgent UK pallet options including Haulable Premium and Palletways By 12. Pallet availability depends on the collection and delivery postcodes, pallet dimensions, weight and vehicle access at both addresses.

Is next day delivery available for international parcels?

The Next Day Delivery service category is for UK domestic shipments. For parcels travelling overseas, Interparcel offers international express services, some of which can reach certain destinations as quickly as the next working day after collection.

Can I track a next day parcel?

Yes. Next day courier services booked through Interparcel include online tracking. Tracking normally begins after the parcel is scanned by the courier following collection or handover at the drop-off location.