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Student Shipping to Imperial College London

A student move? Send your books and belongings ahead — don’t haul them through the airport.

Shipping luggage and boxes to Imperial College London. Avoid excess baggage fees and travel light — we collect from your door and deliver directly to your Imperial accommodation.

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Shipping to Imperial

Sending luggage to Imperial College London

Delivery

Collection from your home, delivery to Imperial accommodation or designated reception/post room.

Transit time

Typically 2-4 working days within the UK, subject to space and flight availability with the carriers.

Student discount

Available with a valid student ID or university email address.

A leading STEM-focused university in South Kensington, with one of the UK's highest proportions of international students.

We collect from anywhere in the UK and deliver directly to Imperial College London. If you're an international student, we also ship from over 185 countries worldwide to UK universities — see our full destination directory →

Frequently asked questions

Imperial student shipping — questions answered

Does Excess Luggage Co. deliver to Imperial?+

Yes. We collect from your home address and deliver your boxes or suitcases directly to Imperial College London. Depending on your accommodation, delivery may be to the main reception, porter's lodge, or post room rather than directly to your room — we'll confirm this with you at booking.

Do you offer a student discount for Imperial students?+

Yes — students with a valid student ID or Imperial university email address qualify for a discount on our standard rates. Mention your student status when booking to apply it.

How long does shipping to Imperial take?+

Most UK university shipments arrive within 2-4 working days of collection. We recommend booking at least 7-10 days ahead of when you need your belongings to arrive, especially during September move-in and June move-out, when demand is highest.

Can I ship my luggage home from Imperial at the end of term?+

Yes. We collect from Imperial College London halls or student housing and deliver back to your home address — book your return shipment whenever suits you, whether that's for the Christmas break, summer, or moving out at the end of your course.

Are international students at Imperial able to use this service?+

Yes. We help international students ship personal effects to Imperial College London from overseas, as well as students travelling abroad for a year abroad, exchange programme, or international placement.

When should I book student luggage shipping for the September term?+

Book by mid-August for September arrivals. September is our busiest student shipping period — collection slots fill quickly. International students arriving from Nigeria, India, Pakistan, UAE and Caribbean routes should book 3–4 weeks ahead of their arrival date to allow for customs clearance. UK students moving between cities can typically book 7–10 working days ahead.

Can I ship to student halls of residence?+

Yes — we collect from and ship to student halls addresses. Coordinate with halls reception in advance so they expect the delivery. You or a halls staff member must be present to sign at collection. At the destination, you collect from the cargo warehouse (international shipments) or we can advise on domestic delivery options. Call 0800 096 38 39 for your specific university route.

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28 years of experience

Why customers choose Excess Luggage Co.

Excess Luggage Co. has been shipping personal effects from the UK since 1998 — over 28 years of experience. Operating from MetEx House, 2 miles from Heathrow cargo terminals, we are one of the UK's longest-established specialist luggage freight services. Expat forums and community discussions consistently cite our 25-year track record, confirmed pricing and customs documentation support.

25+

Years operating

2mi

From Heathrow

📋 Collection & Booking Rules

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Collection hours: Within M25: Mon–Fri 09:30–16:00 • Outside M25: Mon–Fri 10:00–17:00. Weekend collections applicable within Greater London only, subject to availability and surcharge. No weekend collections outside Greater London.

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Collection fee: All luggage, baggage and boxes collected for shipping or storage are subject to a collection fee of £27.50 + VAT per 25 kg item (UK mainland), or £75.00 + VAT per item (Scottish Highlands and Northern Ireland). Additional weight is charged at £1.50 + VAT per kilo thereafter, plus any surcharge for overweight items.

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Heavy-weight handling charge: Any single item of luggage, baggage, bags or boxes of 30 kilos physical weight, or exceeding 200 centimetres in combined dimensions (L + W + H), is liable to a heavy-weight handling charge of £30.00 per item.

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Barrels & oversized items: Barrel shipments — commonly used for Caribbean and West African routes — are subject to a handling surcharge. Please advise at enquiry stage if shipping barrels so we can confirm the correct charge before booking.