London to Brighton Same-Day Courier
Direct door-to-door — 59 mi · ~1h · from £65. One driver, no depots, status updates.
Collection and delivery are required — a town, city or postcode is enough.
Same-Day / Urgent
Need a delivery today? Collection within 60–90 minutes, direct driver, status updates — your job goes straight to the front of the queue.
From £60 · live driver dispatch
Flexible DeliverySave up to 30%
Not in a rush? Pick a window over the next 1–7 days and we'll slot your delivery in alongside other jobs heading the same way — same vehicles, same insurance, lower cost.
Ideal for furniture, marketplace pickups & non-urgent freight
The London to Brighton route, explained
The London–Brighton corridor is approximately 59 miles. We can often arrange collection within 60–90 minutes, subject to driver availability, location and booking confirmation. A dedicated driver then travels directly to Brighton, without a depot or hub transfer.
Collections here are normally arranged through our dedicated courier service in London, with dedicated delivery straight into Brighton — see also courier service in Brighton.
Indicative pricing on this route starts at £65 (59 × £1.25/mile, £60 minimum). The exact price depends on the precise pickup and drop addresses, item size and weight, and whether you need a two-person handle at either end. You get a full quote before you commit.
What we typically move on this route
- ›business documents
- ›auction lots
- ›creative artwork
- ›creative deliverables
- ›Single-item moves, marketplace pickups (eBay, Facebook, Gumtree), furniture, and time-critical B2B consignments.
Why book Taylors for London to Brighton
- One named driver — same person from collection to delivery
- Status updates and photo proof at both ends
- Transparent £1.25/mile, no surge pricing, no hidden fees
- Drivers insured for goods in transit up to £5,000; additional insurance available before collection
- Drivers are vetted self-employed sub-contractors, not gig-app couriers
Frequently asked questions
How long does a courier take from London to Brighton?
The London to Brighton route is approximately 59 miles and takes about 1 hours direct drive time. Collection can often be arranged within 60–90 minutes, subject to driver availability, location and booking confirmation.
How much does it cost to send a courier from London to Brighton?
Indicative same-day price is around £65 (59 miles × £1.25/mile, £60 minimum). Final price is confirmed on the booking form once we know the exact addresses, item size, and timing.
Do you collect from any address in London?
Yes. We collect from any residential, business, or marketplace address across London and the surrounding county. Same for delivery into Brighton.
Is the London to Brighton delivery tracked?
Yes. You get status updates from collection to delivery, plus photo proof at both ends. Drivers hold driver goods-in-transit cover normally up to £5,000; additional insurance can be purchased before collection.
Can you deliver same-day on the London-Brighton route?
Same-day collection and delivery may be available. Timing is confirmed before booking and depends on the collection time, addresses, route and driver availability.
How the London → Brighton run actually works
It is a single-driver, single-vehicle run down the A23/M23 — roughly 55 miles and about two hours door to door outside peak. Nothing is transferred between vans and there is no depot in the middle, so what we collect in London is what is handed over in Brighton.
- Typical collection within 60–90 minutes of booking anywhere in Greater London
- Best departure windows: before 07:00 or after 10:00 to clear the M25/M23 junctions
- Brighton seafront, Lanes and North Laine deliveries: loading restrictions mean we agree a drop point before departure
- Return legs to London are frequently available at Flexible pricing
What we move on this route
Conference and event kit for the Brighton Centre and Hilton Metropole, retail stock for the Lanes and Churchill Square, studio and AV equipment, legal and property documents, laboratory and medical samples, ecommerce and marketplace furniture, and machine or vehicle parts that have stopped a job.
Common questions
How long does a London to Brighton courier take?
Around two hours of driving on the A23/M23 outside peak, plus loading. Same-day bookings placed in the morning are almost always delivered the same afternoon.
Can you deliver to Brighton seafront or the Lanes?
Yes. Those streets have loading restrictions and limited access, so we confirm the exact drop point and a contact number before the van leaves London.