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Luggage Courier · Excess Luggage Co. · Since 1998

Cheap Luggage Courier from the UK

Save money on your luggage — our air freight personal effects service is significantly cheaper than airline excess baggage for most international destinations. Get a quote in minutes.

How luggage courier pricing works

Cheaper than airline excess baggage for most routes

Airlines charge premium per-kilo excess baggage rates that can quickly become expensive — particularly for multiple bags or long-haul routes like Dubai, India, Nigeria, Australia, or the USA. Our air freight luggage courier service is a more economical alternative for most international destinations.

The cost of a luggage courier shipment depends on three things: your destination, the number of bags or boxes, and their weight and dimensions. Air freight is charged by chargeable weight — the greater of actual weight or volumetric weight. Sea freight is charged per cubic metre (CBM).

Air freight — fastest option

Charged by chargeable weight (actual or volumetric, whichever is greater). Best for 1-10 bags. 4-10 working days to most destinations, subject to space and flight availability with the carriers. Best for smaller, urgent shipments.

Sea freight — most economical for larger volumes

Charged per cubic metre (CBM). Best for 10+ boxes or household goods. 8-12 weeks transit. Typically 60-80% cheaper per cubic metre than air freight for larger volumes.

Tips for the cheapest luggage courier from the UK

Pack efficiently

Air freight is charged by chargeable weight — actual or volumetric, whichever is greater. Compact, dense packing reduces volumetric weight and keeps costs down.

Consider sea freight for larger volumes

For 10 or more boxes of personal effects, sea freight LCL is typically 60-80% cheaper per cubic metre than air freight. The trade-off is time — sea freight takes 8-12 weeks. These sea transit times are approximate — the actual time depends on when your LCL container finishes loading and consolidating, the vessel’s sailing date and route, any transhipment hub before the final destination, and customs clearance, so please allow a week or two either side.

Accurate declarations

Declare all items accurately — under-declaration can cause delays at customs and invalidates insurance claims. Accurate paperwork moves faster and more cheaply.

Talk to us

We have been doing this since 1998. Call us on 0800 096 38 39 and we will advise on the most economical option for your specific destination, volume, and timeline.

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Cheap Luggage Courier from the UK — Best Prices — answered

Is a luggage courier cheaper than airline excess baggage?+
Yes — for most international destinations, shipping your luggage with Excess Luggage Co. is significantly cheaper than airline excess baggage rates. Airlines charge premium per-kilo fees that quickly add up for multiple or heavy bags. Our air freight personal effects service offers a more economical alternative for most long-haul routes.
How much does a luggage courier cost from the UK?+
The cost depends on your destination, the number of bags, their weight, and dimensions. Air freight is charged by chargeable weight — whichever is greater between actual weight and volumetric weight. For sea freight, cost is calculated per cubic metre (CBM). Contact us on 0800 096 38 39 for an accurate quote for your specific shipment.
What is the cheapest way to send luggage internationally from the UK?+
For smaller volumes (1-10 bags), air freight luggage courier is usually the most economical option. For larger volumes (10+ boxes or household goods), sea freight LCL (Less than Container Load) is significantly cheaper per cubic metre. We offer both — we advise which is most cost-effective for your specific situation.
Is sea freight cheaper than air freight for luggage?+
Sea freight is significantly cheaper than air freight for larger volumes of luggage and personal effects — typically 60-80% cheaper per cubic metre for 10 or more boxes. The trade-off is time: sea freight takes 8-12 weeks compared to air freight at 4-10 working days.
How do I get the cheapest luggage courier quote?+
Contact us on 0800 096 38 39 or WhatsApp +44 7380 854644 with your collection postcode, destination, and number of bags. We review all options — air freight, sea freight, LCL — and recommend the most cost-effective method for your specific shipment.

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Call us on 0800 096 38 39 or WhatsApp us — we've been shipping luggage since 1998.