Courier UK to Dundalk, Ireland
One van, one driver, door-to-door from mainland UK to Dundalk. From £2,000 all-in · ~3-day transit · ferry from holyhead to dublin.
Instant UK → Dundalk 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 Dundalk 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 Dundalk we ship via ferry from holyhead to dublin, with legal driver rest scheduled under EU tachograph rules. Typical door-to-door around 3 days. No hub, no reload, no shared trailer — the same driver you meet at pickup delivers in Dundalk.
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 → Dundalk quote
- Collection anywhere in mainland UK within 60–90 minutes of confirming
- Direct drive with legal driver rest — no depot stops between UK and Dundalk
- 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 Dundalk with Taylors
- SMEs shipping stock or samples between the UK and Dundalk
- 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 Dundalk
- 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 Dundalk courier cost?
A dedicated LWB van from mainland UK to Dundalk in Ireland starts from £2,000 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 Dundalk take door-to-door?
Typical door-to-door transit to Dundalk is around 3 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 Dundalk address in Ireland. No pallet network, no shared trailer, no shipping-line consolidation.
What paperwork do I need for Dundalk?
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 Dundalk 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 Dundalk price?
Yes. Every UK → Dundalk quote includes ferry from holyhead to dublin, EU road tolls, EU environmental zone compliance where applicable, driver overnight allowance and the customs admin fee. £2,000 is the all-in door-to-door base for a LWB van.
Is the Dundalk delivery tracked and insured?
Yes. Status updates from UK collection through to Dundalk 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 Dundalk?
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 Dundalk before you commit.