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Shipping Overseas · Excess Luggage Co. · Since 1998

Shipping Overseas from the UK

The UK's most comprehensive international shipping service for personal effects, luggage, and household goods. We ship to 185 countries — cheaper than airline excess baggage, faster than most alternatives.

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Your options for shipping overseas

Three ways to ship overseas from the UK

Fastest

Air Freight

  • Transit: 4-10 working days, subject to space and flight availability with the carriers worldwide
  • Best for: 1-10 bags or boxes, urgent shipments, students end of term
  • Cost: Charged by chargeable weight — significantly cheaper than airline excess baggage
  • Service: Door-to-door or door-to-airport
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Most economical

Sea Freight

  • Transit: 8-12 weeks worldwide
  • Best for: 10+ boxes, household goods, larger family moves
  • Cost: Typically 60-80% cheaper per CBM than air freight for larger volumes
  • Service: LCL shared container or FCL dedicated container
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Door to door

Luggage Courier

  • Transit: 3-10 working days
  • Best for: Suitcases and bags, travel, relocation
  • Cost: Cheaper than airline excess for most routes
  • Service: Door-to-door collection and delivery
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Why Excess Luggage Co.?

Shipping overseas from the UK — since 1998

28 years of overseas shipping from the UK

Excess Luggage Co. has been shipping personal effects, luggage, and household goods overseas from the UK since 1998. We ship to 185 countries — and we have been doing this longer than most of our competitors have existed.

Unlike airlines, we specialise in personal effects. Unlike general freight forwarders, we understand the specific documentation, customs requirements, and community needs of people relocating, studying abroad, or sending belongings to family overseas. This is all we do — and we do it well.

Why use us instead of your airline?

  • Airlines serving this route charge steep excess-baggage fees per journey
  • Our air freight is typically much cheaper for 2+ bags
  • No airport queues, no weight limit panic, no carousel wait
  • Door-to-door collection — we come to your home
  • 185 countries — more than most airlines fly to
  • Since 1998 — 28 years of proven expertise
Insurance included: ~5% owner-packed / ~3.5% professionally packed of declared value.
Popular overseas shipping destinations

Where do people ship overseas from the UK?

Dubai / UAE USA India Nigeria Australia Pakistan Ghana Canada Jamaica Saudi Arabia China New Zealand South Africa Europe
UK collection

We collect from anywhere in the UK

London Birmingham Manchester Leeds Bradford Leicester Glasgow Edinburgh
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FAQs

Shipping Overseas from the UK — questions answered

What is the cheapest way to ship personal effects overseas from the UK?+
For smaller volumes (1-10 bags), air freight is the most practical option — 4-10 working days to most destinations. For larger volumes (10+ boxes), sea freight LCL is significantly cheaper — 8-12 weeks transit but typically 60-80% less expensive than air freight per cubic metre. 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. We compare both options and advise which is most cost-effective for your specific shipment.
Is shipping overseas from the UK cheaper than airline excess baggage?+
Yes — significantly. Airlines charge premium per-kilo excess baggage rates that can reach a steep fee per extra bag per journey. Our air freight personal effects service is consistently cheaper for most international routes, particularly for multiple bags or heavier consignments.
How do I ship personal effects overseas from the UK?+
Call us on 0800 096 38 39 or WhatsApp +44 7380 854644 with your UK postcode, destination country and city, and number of bags or boxes. We provide a full quote, collect from your door, handle all UK export documentation, and ship to your destination.
Which countries can you ship personal effects to from the UK?+
We ship personal effects overseas from the UK to 185 countries worldwide — including Dubai, USA, India, Nigeria, Australia, Pakistan, Ghana, Canada, Jamaica, Saudi Arabia, Kenya, South Africa, New Zealand, China, and all European countries.
How long does shipping overseas from the UK take?+
Air freight from the UK takes 4-10 working days to most destinations. Sea freight takes 8-12 weeks. The choice depends on your volume, budget, and how urgently you need your belongings to arrive.

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