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🎓 Student Shipping • University of Plymouth • Plymouth • International

Student Luggage Shipping
from University of Plymouth
Ship home at end of term • We collect in Plymouth

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

End of term at University of Plymouth means too many bags for your airline allowance. International students in maritime, engineering and health sciences. We collect from your Plymouth 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
Collection

🎓 University of Plymouth, Plymouth • Mon–Fri 10:00–17:00 in Plymouth • No weekend collections outside Greater London • £75 deposit secures date • 0800 096 38 39

Ship home to

Popular home destinations for University of Plymouth students

International students in maritime, engineering and health sciences. These are the most searched routes from Plymouth — click for specific transit times, customs notes and confirmed pricing.

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Nigeria
Ship from Plymouth → 4-10 days
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India
Ship from Plymouth → 4-9 days
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China
Ship from Plymouth → 5-9 days
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Ghana
Ship from Plymouth → 4-9 days
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Malaysia
Ship from Plymouth → 5-9 days
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USA
Ship from Plymouth → 5-9 days

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

How it works

Shipping bags from University of Plymouth in four steps

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Get a Quote

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

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We collect in Plymouth

We collect from your halls or student house. Within M25: Mon–Fri 09:30–16:00 • Outside M25: Mon–Fri 10:00–17:00. Book early — end of term fills fast.

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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.

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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 University of Plymouth

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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 Plymouth. 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 University of Plymouth — your questions

How do I ship luggage home from University of Plymouth?−
Call us on 0800 096 38 39 or quote online. Tell us your Plymouth address, home country destination, bag count and collection date. We confirm the quote. We collect from your door. Mon–Fri 10:00–17:00 in Plymouth. No weekend collections outside Greater London. Book early — end of term slots fill fast.
When should I book student shipping from University of Plymouth?+
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 Plymouth fill quickly at peak term-end periods.
How much does it cost to ship bags from University of Plymouth?+
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 University of Plymouth student accommodation?+
Yes — we collect from any Plymouth address including university halls, private student houses and shared flats. Mon–Fri 10:00–17:00 in Plymouth. No weekend collections.
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

Ship from University of Plymouth this term?

Tell us your Plymouth postcode, home country, bags and collection date. Quote before collection.

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Barrels & oversized items: Barrel shipments are subject to a handling surcharge due to size and weight. Please advise at enquiry stage so we can confirm the correct charge before booking.
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