Courier UK to Dublin, Ireland
One van, one driver, door-to-door from mainland UK to Dublin. From £1,850 all-in · ~2-day transit · ferry from holyhead to dublin.
Instant UK → Dublin Quote
All-in: ferry from holyhead to dublin, tolls, EU environmental zone compliance where applicable, customs admin, driver overnights. 60-second reply on WhatsApp.
Why a dedicated van to Dublin beats a pallet network
Post-Brexit NI/ROI customs trips up pallet networks — every UK → Ireland job with Taylors ships with the T1 and commercial invoice pre-checked.
From a mainland-UK collection point to Dublin we ship via ferry from holyhead to dublin, with legal driver rest scheduled under EU tachograph rules. Typical door-to-door around 2 days. No hub, no reload, no shared trailer — the same driver you meet at pickup delivers in Dublin.
Typical UK → Ireland cargo we move
- Cross-border B2B stock (Belfast/Dublin corridor)
- Marketplace furniture and antiques
- Recovery of items ex-UK holiday homes
What's included in every UK → Dublin quote
- Collection anywhere in mainland UK within 60–90 minutes of confirming
- Direct drive with legal driver rest — no depot stops between UK and Dublin
- Ferry from Holyhead to Dublin — booked and paid up-front
- EU environmental zone compliance where applicable
- EU road tolls and driver overnight allowance included
- Post-Brexit EU customs (T1 transit, EORI, commercial invoice) — handled by our ops team.
- Status updates and photo proof at both ends
- Drivers insured for goods in transit up to £5,000
Who books UK to Dublin with Taylors
- SMEs shipping stock or samples between the UK and Dublin
- Marketplace buyers on eBay, Vinted, Catawiki and local classifieds recovering purchases from Ireland
- Expats, second-home owners and returning residents moving between the UK and Dublin
- Manufacturers, dealers and fabricators with parts, tooling or line-down consignments to Ireland
- Galleries, auction houses and fine-art dealers shipping to and from Ireland
Frequently asked questions
How much does a UK to Dublin courier cost?
A dedicated LWB van from mainland UK to Dublin in Ireland starts from £1,850 all-in — ferry from holyhead to dublin, EU/road tolls, EU environmental zone compliance where applicable, driver overnights and post-Brexit customs admin already included. Use the calculator above for the live figure against your exact pickup postcode.
How long does UK to Dublin take door-to-door?
Typical door-to-door transit to Dublin is around 2 days, driven under EU tachograph rules by one named driver using the ferry from holyhead to dublin. No consolidator handover — nothing sits in a depot overnight.
Is this actual courier — not sea freight or a pallet network?
Correct. One UK-registered dedicated van, one named driver, straight through to your Dublin address in Ireland. No pallet network, no shared trailer, no shipping-line consolidation.
What paperwork do I need for Dublin?
Post-Brexit EU customs (T1 transit, EORI, commercial invoice) — handled by our ops team. For commercial goods we need a commercial invoice, packing list and an EORI number (yours or ours). Personal effects to Dublin need a signed inventory. Our ops team walks you through the exact format before the van rolls.
Are ferry, tolls and stickers included in the Dublin price?
Yes. Every UK → Dublin quote includes ferry from holyhead to dublin, EU road tolls, EU environmental zone compliance where applicable, driver overnight allowance and the customs admin fee. £1,850 is the all-in door-to-door base for a LWB van.
Is the Dublin delivery tracked and insured?
Yes. Status updates from UK collection through to Dublin delivery, photo proof of pickup and drop-off, driver goods-in-transit cover normally up to £5,000. Higher declared values can be arranged before dispatch.
Do you handle heavy or two-man items to Dublin?
Yes. Two-man crews, Luton-with-tail-lift and XLWB options are priced on request for anything over 40 kg or awkward. Flag it on WhatsApp and we'll price the right van and crew to Dublin before you commit.