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Personal Effects & Luggage Shipping — UK Collection Locations

We collect personal effects and unaccompanied baggage from every UK postcode — from Aberdeen to Plymouth, Belfast to London. 36 dedicated collection areas, excess baggage, air cargo and sea freight worldwide.

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UK collection locations

Personal effects shipping from anywhere in the UK

Excess Luggage Co. has been collecting personal effects and unaccompanied baggage from across the UK since 1998. We collect from homes, student accommodation, offices, and hotels from every corner of the country — from Aberdeen in the north to Plymouth in the south, Belfast in the west to London in the east.

We are not a general parcel courier. We specialise in personal effects and unaccompanied baggage shipping by air cargo and sea freight — suitcases, holdalls, boxes, and household goods shipped on behalf of individuals, families, students, and relocators. Whatever your UK postcode, we come to your door.

36 UK collection locations

We have dedicated information pages for 36 UK cities and regions — each covering local communities, popular destinations, airport access, and area-specific advice.

Not in this list?

We collect from every UK postcode — not just the 36 cities listed here. If your town or village is not listed, call us on 0800 096 38 39 and we will arrange collection from your door.

Air cargo & sea freight

Air cargo from any UK location takes 4-10 working days to most destinations, subject to space and flight availability with the carriers. Sea freight is 6-12 weeks but significantly cheaper for larger volumes. 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. Compare air and sea freight →

South of England

Personal effects shipping from South of England

Brighton
From Hanover to Whitehawk, Hove to Kemptown — Brighton's international, student, and expat c
Bristol
A leading South West university city with strong overseas shipping demand.
Cambridge
Cambridge — one of the world's most international academic communities. We ship luggage for stud
Exeter
From St Thomas to Heavitree, Whipton to Wonford — Exeter's South Asian, international studen
Heathrow
Airport-adjacent collection for travellers and relocators flying from Heathrow.
Hounslow
Local to our Hounslow head office — fast, convenient collection in the Heathrow corridor.
London
From Heathrow to Hackney, Southall to Stratford — London's most diverse communities ship with us
Luton
From Bury Park to Marsh Farm, Leagrave to Lewsey — Luton's South Asian, Caribbean, and East
Milton Keynes
From Fishermead to Bletchley, Wolverton to Campbell Park — Milton Keynes' South Asian, Carib
Oxford
Oxford — home to the world's most international university. We ship luggage for students, academ
Plymouth
From Devonport to St Budeaux, Efford to Ernesettle — Plymouth's naval, South Asian, and inte
Portsmouth
From Southsea to Paulsgrove, North End to Fratton — Portsmouth's South Asian, military, and
Reading & Slough
Heathrow-corridor towns with strong international business and family shipping demand.
Southampton
From Shirley to St Mary's, Freemantle to Woolston — Southampton's South Asian, Somal
North of England

Personal effects shipping from North of England

Bradford
From Manningham to Toller Lane, Little Horton to Heaton — Bradford, one of the UK's most sig
Leeds
A major Yorkshire university city with strong international student shipping demand.
Liverpool
From Toxteth to Toxtetnh, Wavertree to Wirral — Liverpool's Caribbean, South Asian, Chinese, and
Manchester
From Rusholme to Rochdale, Longsight to Levenshulme — Manchester's South Asian, Caribbean, Somal
Middlesbrough
From Gresham to Pallister, Linthorpe to Newport — Middlesbrough's South Asian, Caribbean, an
Newcastle
From Byker to Benwell, Gateshead to Gosforth — Newcastle's South Asian, Eastern European, and st
Sheffield
From Burngreave to Sharrow, Attercliffe to Broomhall — Sheffield's Pakistani, Yemeni, Somali
York
From Acomb to Tang Hall, Heworth to Fishergate — York's international student, South Asian,
Midlands

Personal effects shipping from Midlands

Birmingham
From Sparkbrook to Handsworth, Moseley to Alum Rock — Birmingham's South Asian, Caribbean, and W
Coventry
From Foleshill to Hillfields, Radford to Earlsdon — Coventry's South Asian, Somali, Polish,
Derby
From Normanton to Pear Tree, Spondon to Littleover — Derby's South Asian, Caribbean, and int
Leicester
One of the UK's most diverse cities — strong demand for shipping to South Asia and East Africa.
Nottingham
From Hyson Green to Radford, Lenton to Sneinton — Nottingham's South Asian, Caribbean, and A
Stoke
From Hanley to Longton, Shelton to Burslem — Stoke-on-Trent's South Asian, Caribbean, and in
Wolverhampton
From Whitmore Reans to Penn, Heath Town to Wednesfield — Wolverhampton's South Asian, Caribb
Scotland

Personal effects shipping from Scotland

Aberdeen
From the North Sea oil fields to the world — Aberdeen's international energy workforce ships
Dundee
From the Hilltown to Stobswell, Lochee to Broughty Ferry — Dundee's South Asian, internation
Edinburgh
Scotland's capital — a major draw for international students and global professionals.
Glasgow
Scotland's largest city and a major hub for international students and overseas relocation.
Wales

Personal effects shipping from Wales

Cardiff
From Butetown to Roath, Grangetown to Canton — Cardiff's South Asian, Somali, Caribbean, and int
Swansea
From Hafod to Morriston, Gorseinon to Sketty — Swansea's South Asian, Somali, and internatio
Northern Ireland

Personal effects shipping from Northern Ireland

Belfast
From the Falls Road to the Lisburn Road, South Belfast to North Down — Belfast and Northern Ireland
Quick links

Useful guides for UK shippers

Air cargo vs sea freight Transfer of Residence ToR1 Documents guide Prohibited goods Household goods shipping Barrel shipping Caribbean Shipping glossary Student shipping
Frequently asked questions

Common questions answered

Do you collect from all UK postcodes?+
Yes. We collect personal effects and unaccompanied baggage from every UK postcode — not just the 36 cities listed on this page. If your town, village, or rural address is not listed, call us on 0800 096 38 39 and we will arrange collection from your door.
What is the difference between air cargo and sea freight from the UK?+
Air cargo from the UK takes 4-10 working days to most destinations and is best for smaller volumes (1-10 bags or boxes). Sea freight takes 6-12 weeks but is significantly cheaper for larger volumes — household goods, multiple boxes, or personal effects where cost matters more than speed.
How do I book a personal effects collection from my UK address?+
Call us on 0800 096 38 39 or get a quote online. Tell us your UK collection address, destination country and city, approximate number of bags or boxes, and preferred shipping method (air cargo or sea freight) — we will confirm pricing and a collection date.
Can you collect from student halls and university accommodation?+
Yes. We regularly collect from student halls, private student accommodation, and university addresses across the UK. We serve students at universities in all 36 cities listed and beyond — wherever you are studying in the UK, we come to you.
Do you cover Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales?+
Yes. We collect from all four nations of the UK — England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Belfast, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Dundee, Cardiff, and Swansea all have dedicated collection pages, and we cover all surrounding areas within each nation.
Is there a minimum or maximum volume for collection?+
We can collect a single bag or suitcase up to a full household. There is no minimum. For very large volumes — full household contents — sea freight in a shared or dedicated container may be the most appropriate option. Call us to discuss your specific requirements.

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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: 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.