Same-Day Courier Service London | Documents & Parcels
Same-Day Courier Service in London
Need something delivered across London today, not tomorrow? Postal & Courier Etc runs a same-day courier service from our Kentish Town shop, covering parcels, packages and urgent documents anywhere in North London and beyond.
Whether it's a signed contract that needs to be on someone's desk by 3pm, a parcel a customer needs today, or a package you simply forgot to post in time, we can usually get it moving within the hour.
Same-day cut-off times
To guarantee same-day delivery, we need your item with us by 2pm for most North London destinations and by 12pm for anything heading further across the city. Bring it in earlier if you can, since same-day slots are first come, first served and fill up faster later in the day.
If you're right on the cut-off, call ahead and we'll let you know if we can still fit it in.
Same-day document courier
Documents are one of the most common things we run same-day, and they usually come with a deadline attached. We handle:
- Signed contracts and legal paperwork
- Notarised documents
- Medical samples and records
- Property completion documents
- Anything else that has to arrive today, not "in a few days"
Because documents are often time-critical and sometimes confidential, we treat them differently from general parcels. We can hand-deliver directly to a named recipient, get a signature on delivery, and confirm once it's arrived, so you're not left wondering if it made it.
If you need a document delivered same-day, bring it in as early as possible. Legal and property deadlines don't move, and neither should your delivery window.
Same-day parcel delivery
For general parcels and packages, same-day delivery works the same way. Bring the item in before the relevant cut-off time, tell us the destination, and we'll get it out on the next available run.
This works well for:
- Forgotten items a customer or client needs urgently
- Business-to-business deliveries within London
- Personal items that can't wait for standard post
If your parcel needs packing first, we also offer a courier service with full packing included, so you can bring items in loose and we'll box them properly before they go out.
Coverage area
Same-day delivery is available across North London as standard, including Kentish Town, Highgate, Hampstead, Camden and Archway, with wider London coverage available depending on the destination and time of day. If you're not sure whether your delivery falls within same-day range, call us and we'll confirm before you make the trip in.
How pricing works
Same-day pricing is based on distance and urgency rather than the flat rates you'd see on standard postal services. A short cross-borough drop will cost less than a delivery clear across the city, and anything booked close to the cut-off may carry a premium for guaranteed same-day handling. Bring the item in, tell us the destination, and we'll give you a price on the spot before you commit.
Proof of delivery
Every same-day delivery is tracked from the moment it leaves our shop, and we get a signature on delivery as standard. If you need delivery confirmation sent to you directly, let us know when you book and we'll follow up once it's arrived.
Lost something instead?
If you're trying to recover an item rather than send one, our lost and found courier service handles retrieving and returning items left behind across London.
What time do I need to bring my item in for same-day delivery?
By 2pm for most North London destinations, or 12pm for deliveries further across the city. Call ahead if you're close to the cut-off and we'll confirm whether we can still fit it in.
Can you deliver legal or confidential documents same-day?
Yes. We handle signed contracts, notarised documents and other time-sensitive paperwork, with a signature on delivery to confirm it's arrived safely.
Do you cover all of London, or just North London?
North London is our standard same-day coverage area, including Kentish Town, Highgate, Hampstead, Camden and Archway. Wider London delivery is available depending on the destination, call ahead to confirm.
How much does same-day delivery cost?
It depends on distance and how close to the cut-off you're booking. Bring the item in and we'll quote you on the spot.
Can you pack my item before it goes out for delivery?
Yes, we offer a courier service with packing included if your item needs boxing or protecting before it's sent.
Book a same-day delivery
Postal & Courier Etc 58 Chetwynd Road, London NW5 1DJ Monday to Friday, 10am to 5pm Call 020 7267 3131 or email info@postalandcourieretc.com
Bring your item in before the cut-off time, or call ahead to check we can fit your delivery in today.
