How to send a parcel in the UK (2026 guide)

1. Weigh and measure your parcel

Every UK courier prices on volumetric weight — the bigger of the actual weight and the box's volume. A 30 × 30 × 30 cm box of feathers is usually charged like a 4–5 kg parcel.

Grab kitchen scales and a tape measure before you book. You'll get more accurate quotes and avoid surcharges at the depot.

2. Pack it like it will be dropped

Double-wall boxes for anything fragile. Bubble wrap each item, fill voids with paper or air pillows, and tape every seam with H-pattern packing tape. A well-packed parcel arrives intact even on a busy van.

3. Pick the right service for the job

Small documents and gifts under 2 kg: Royal Mail Tracked is hard to beat. Standard parcels 2–20 kg: Evri, DPD or Yodel start around £4–£6 with drop-off. Anything bulky, fragile, valuable or last-minute: a dedicated driver (like Wayspost) makes more sense — one pair of hands from pickup to delivery, no depot, fully insured.

4. Book online and print the label

Every modern courier lets you book in 60 seconds. With Wayspost there's no label to print — the driver scans your booking on their phone.