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0800 096 38 39
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Luggage Courier · Excess Luggage Co. · Since 1998

Luggage Courier Service from the UK

Send your luggage, suitcases, and boxes from your UK address to anywhere in the world. We collect from your door and deliver to your destination — door to door, door to airport. 185 countries. Since 1998.

How our luggage courier service works

Simple. Reliable. Since 1998.

Our luggage courier service is simple: we collect your bags, suitcases, and boxes from your UK address and ship them to your destination by air freight — anywhere in the world. You travel light. Your luggage arrives safely, separately, often before you do.

We are not a parcel courier. We are a specialist personal effects and unaccompanied baggage service that has been doing this since 1998. We understand customs, we understand documentation, and we understand how to get your belongings from your UK door to wherever you are going — with the right paperwork, at the right price.

Our service is consistently cheaper than airline excess baggage for most international routes — and far less stressful than dragging heavy suitcases through airports and onto public transport.

Three simple steps

  1. Get a quote

    Tell us your UK postcode, destination, and number of bags. We give you a full quote by phone, WhatsApp, or online.

  2. We collect from your door

    We collect from your UK home, student accommodation, office, or hotel — any postcode, Monday to Friday.

  3. Your luggage arrives

    We prepare all documentation and ship your luggage by air freight to your destination — door-to-door (subject to your destination) for most developed markets, airport collection for other destinations, confirmed at the time of your quote.

How your luggage is charged

Every shipment is charged on whichever is greater — the actual weight of your luggage, or its volumetric weight, calculated from its dimensions. This applies across all our services.

For our door-to-door (subject to your destination) luggage courier service, volumetric weight is calculated as: length (cm) × width (cm) × height (cm) ÷ 5,000. The result is compared against the actual weight, and the greater of the two is used to calculate your price.

Door-to-door availability

Door-to-door delivery is available for most developed markets. For some destinations, your luggage is delivered to the destination airport or port for collection rather than to your door. Availability is destination-specific and confirmed for you at the time of quote — call us on 0800 096 38 39 or WhatsApp and we will confirm exactly what is available for your route.

Luggage courier destinations from the UK

We ship luggage and personal effects from the UK to 185 countries worldwide. Our most popular luggage courier routes:

Dubai / UAE

3-5 working days, subject to space and flight availability with the carriers. Door-to-door throughout all 7 emirates. Dubai luggage courier →

USA

4-7 working days. New York, LA, Chicago, Miami, and beyond. USA luggage courier →

India

3-6 working days. Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai. India luggage courier →

Nigeria

5-10 working days. Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt. Nigeria luggage courier →

Australia

5-10 working days. Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth. Australia luggage courier →

Pakistan

3-6 working days. Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad. Pakistan luggage courier →

Ghana

5-8 working days. Accra, Kumasi. Ghana luggage courier →

Canada

4-7 working days. Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal. Canada luggage courier →

Jamaica

5-8 working days. Kingston, Montego Bay. Barrels available. Jamaica luggage courier →

What can I send with a luggage courier?

Accepted items

  • Suitcases, bags, boxes, and holdalls
  • Boxes of clothing and personal effects
  • Books, files, and study materials
  • Laptops, tablets, phones, and electronics
  • Kitchen items and household goods
  • Musical instruments
  • Sports equipment (golf clubs, surfboards etc.)

Not accepted

  • Loose lithium-ion batteries (sea freight)
  • Fresh or perishable food
  • Aerosols and pressurised canisters
  • Controlled substances
  • Alcohol to Gulf states (prohibited destinations)

Insurance

Owner-packed goods: approximately 5% of declared replacement value. Professionally packed: approximately 3.5%. We recommend insuring all international luggage courier shipments.

Not sure?

If you are unsure whether an item can be included in your luggage courier shipment, call us on 0800 096 38 39 or WhatsApp us before packing. We have been advising on this since 1998.

We collect from across the UK

We collect from every UK postcode for luggage courier shipments worldwide.

Not in this list? We collect from every UK postcode. View all 36 UK collection locations →

Luggage Courier Service from the UK — Worldwide — answered

What is a luggage courier service?+
A luggage courier service collects your bags, suitcases, and boxes from your UK address and ships them to your destination — avoiding airline excess baggage fees, airport queues, and the hassle of travelling with heavy luggage. Excess Luggage Co. has provided this service since 1998, shipping to 185 countries.
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 paying airline excess baggage rates. Airlines charge premium per-kilo rates that are particularly expensive for heavy or multiple bags. Our air freight personal effects service offers a more economical alternative.
How quickly can you collect my luggage?+
We collect from UK addresses Monday to Friday. Depending on your location, collection can typically be arranged within 2-3 working days of booking. For urgent shipments, call us on 0800 096 38 39 to discuss faster collection options.
Which countries do you ship luggage to?+
We ship luggage and personal effects to 185 countries worldwide by air freight and sea freight. Our most popular destinations include Dubai, USA, India, Nigeria, Australia, Pakistan, Ghana, Canada, Jamaica, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kenya, South Africa, New Zealand, and all European countries.
What can I send in my luggage courier shipment?+
You can send clothing, shoes, books, laptops, tablets, electronics, household goods, kitchen equipment, and general personal effects. Prohibited items include loose lithium-ion batteries (sea freight), fresh or perishable food (sea freight), aerosols, and controlled substances. Destination-specific restrictions also apply — we advise at booking.
How do I get a luggage courier quote?+
Call us on 0800 096 38 39, WhatsApp us on +44 7380 854644, or use our online quote form. Tell us your UK collection postcode, destination country and city, and number of bags or boxes — and we will provide a full quote.

Ready to send your luggage? Get a quote today.

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