How do I ship from LSE (London School of Economics)?

Call 0800 096 38 39. Tell us your London postcode, destination country, bag count and collection date. Quote. We collect from your door.

When should I book from LSE (London School of Economics)?

2–3 weeks before collection. End of term in June and September fills fast. £75 deposit secures your slot.

🎓 Student Shipping • LSE (London School of Economics) • London • International

Student Luggage Shipping
from LSE (London School of Economics)
Ship home at end of term • We collect in London

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

End of term at LSE (London School of Economics) means too many bags for your airline allowance. Finance, economics, law and social science students from 148 countries. We collect from your London address and ship your bags home internationally. Quote before collection. You fly home light.

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4–14d

Air freight

202

Countries

30kg

Max per bag

28yr

Est. 1998

Ship home to

Popular home destinations for LSE (London School of Economics) students

Finance, economics, law and social science students from 148 countries. These are the most searched routes from London — click for specific transit times, customs notes and confirmed pricing.

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India

Ship from London → 4-9 days

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China

Ship from London → 5-9 days

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USA

Ship from London → 5-9 days

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Nigeria

Ship from London → 4-10 days

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Hong Kong

Ship from London → 4-8 days

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Singapore

Ship from London → 4-8 days

Not listed? We ship to 185 countries. Call 0800 096 38 39 for any destination.

How it works

Shipping bags from LSE (London School of Economics) in four steps

Get a Quote

Call or quote online. Tell us your London postcode, destination, bags and date. Price confirmed before we collect.

We collect in London

We collect from your halls or student house. Within M25: Mon–Fri 09:30–16:00 • Outside M25: Mon–Fri 10:00–17:00. Weekend collections Greater London only, subject to surcharge.

Bags fly home

Air freight from Heathrow — 2 miles from MetEx House, Hounslow. 4–14 working days to most destinations worldwide, subject to space and flight availability with the carriers.

You collect at home

Collect from the cargo warehouse with your passport and Air Waybill reference. Destination charges payable locally — we advise at booking.

Before you book

Key rules for student shipping from LSE (London School of Economics)

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Collection hours: Within M25: Mon–Fri 09:30–16:00 • Outside M25: Mon–Fri 10:00–17:00. Weekend collections within Greater London only, subject to availability and surcharge.

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Barrels & oversized items: Subject to handling surcharge — advise at enquiry stage to confirm the correct charge before booking.

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Sender and receiver must be the same person. You ship from London. You collect at home.

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No lithium batteries — remove from laptops, phones, tablets, power banks before packing. Batteries can be packed and exported as declared dangerous goods — ask us.

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Itemised packing list required — every item listed individually with a declared value in GBP.

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£75 non-refundable deposit secures collection date • 100% chargeable once collected • 95% if cancelled on the day of collection once our driver is at your door.

FAQs

Student shipping from LSE (London School of Economics) — your questions

How do I ship luggage home from LSE (London School of Economics)?−

Call us on 0800 096 38 39 or quote online. Tell us your London address, home country destination, bag count and collection date. We confirm the quote. We collect from your door. Within M25: Mon–Fri 09:30–16:00 • Outside M25: Mon–Fri 10:00–17:00 within M25. Weekend collections within Greater London, subject to surcharge. Book early — end of term slots fill fast.

When should I book student shipping from LSE (London School of Economics)?+

At least 2–3 weeks before your intended collection date. End of June and September are our busiest periods. The £75 non-refundable deposit secures your date. Collection slots in London fill quickly at peak term-end periods.

How much does it cost to ship bags from LSE (London School of Economics)?+

Price depends on destination country, number of bags, weight and dimensions. Call us on 0800 096 38 39 with these details for a quote. For most students, shipping 2–4 bags works out cheaper than airline excess fees of a steep fee per extra bag.

Do you collect from LSE (London School of Economics) student accommodation?+

Yes — we collect from any London address including university halls, private student houses and shared flats. Within M25: Mon–Fri 09:30–16:00 • Outside M25: Mon–Fri 10:00–17:00. Weekend collections within Greater London only, subject to surcharge.

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.

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

Student Luggage Shippingfrom LSE (London School of Economics)Ship home at end of term • We collect in London