Document Courier
Certificates, transcripts, agreements, legal papers, university documents and signed business files can use document-specific services.
Courier charges for UK from Delhi start from ₹3,206-₹3,228 onwards for 0.5 kg documents and ₹3,830-₹4,124 onwards for 1 kg non-doc parcels, depending on FedEx or DHL. Current 5 kg non-doc parcels start from ₹7,973-₹8,677 onwards, 10 kg parcels start from ₹11,374-₹11,428 onwards, FedEx 30 kg non-doc starts from ₹30,583 onwards and DHL 30+ kg bulk slab starts from ₹1,011 onwards per kg. The listed delivery estimate is 6 - 15 working days, and the final payable amount is confirmed after checking packed weight, carton dimensions, item category, selected carrier and complete UK postcode.
Current UK courier slabs from Delhi show DHL 0.5 kg DOC from ₹3,228 onwards, 1 kg NON-DOC from ₹4,124 onwards, 1.5 - 2 kg NON-DOC from ₹4,944 onwards, 5 kg NON-DOC from ₹8,677 onwards, 10 kg NON-DOC from ₹11,374 onwards and 15 kg NON-DOC from ₹16,702 onwards. FedEx shows 0.5 kg DOC from ₹3,206 onwards, 1 kg NON-DOC from ₹3,830 onwards, 2 kg NON-DOC from ₹4,725 onwards, 5 kg NON-DOC from ₹7,973 onwards, 10 kg NON-DOC from ₹11,428 onwards, 20 kg NON-DOC from ₹21,647 onwards and 30 kg NON-DOC from ₹30,583 onwards. DHL 30+ kg bulk slab starts from ₹1,011 onwards per kg. Delivery estimate is generally 6 - 15 working days.
Rates reviewed: 4 July 2026
For an exact quote: share the actual weight, box dimensions, complete item list, Delhi pickup postcode and UK delivery postcode.
A lightweight but oversized carton can be billed by volumetric weight. Food, medicines, batteries, electronics, commercial goods, remote postcodes and special packing can also change the available service or payable amount.
The quotation should clearly state the carrier, service type, chargeable weight, freight, GST and any additional charge that applies before booking.
Send the packed weight, dimensions, complete item list and London postcode. The team will compare the available economy and express options for the same shipment.
London is one of the most common UK destinations for documents, family parcels, student items, food products, medicines, gifts and business consignments from Delhi. The exact postcode is essential because it identifies the delivery area and available carrier service.
Delhi to London courier charges are calculated from the final packed shipment. The carrier compares actual weight with volumetric weight and normally bills whichever is higher. The item category, service speed and postcode are then used to confirm serviceability and the final charge.
Delivery remains subject to the exact postcode, carrier network, address type and shipment category. Provide the complete postcode rather than only writing “London.”
The cheapest rate is not always the right option. Match the service with the shipment category, required delivery time and chargeable weight.
| Service | Suitable For | Price Approach | Transit Approach | Before Booking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy Courier | Non-urgent parcels, gifts and medium-weight cartons | Normally lower than priority express | Longer estimated transit | Confirm item acceptance and postcode serviceability |
| Express Courier | Urgent documents, compact parcels and business samples | Higher priority-service charge | Faster estimated transit | Confirm cutoff time and customs documents |
| Excess Baggage | Clothes, books and approved personal belongings | Better suited to multiple or heavier cartons | Depends on selected route | Provide a detailed packing list |
| Air or Sea Cargo | Commercial consignments, multiple boxes and bulk goods | Quoted according to weight, volume and route | Air is faster; sea is planned for non-urgent freight | Commercial invoice and cargo documents may apply |
Every shipment must be reviewed using the complete item list. The examples below describe common enquiries, not automatic acceptance.
Certificates, transcripts, agreements, legal papers, university documents and signed business files can use document-specific services.
Approved clothes, books, gifts, accessories and household items require a clear declaration, realistic value and secure packing.
Selected factory-sealed and labelled non-perishable products may be reviewed. Meat, dairy, fresh produce and restricted ingredients require particular caution.
Share the medicine name, composition, quantity, prescription and invoice before pickup. Controlled drugs cannot be handled as an ordinary personal parcel.
Approved clothes, books and personal effects may be sent in compact cartons using a parcel or baggage route suited to the total weight.
Business samples, textiles, parts and commercial goods usually require a detailed invoice, packing list, HS description and consignee details.
International courier pricing uses chargeable weight. This is why two boxes with the same scale weight can have different prices.
The physical weight of the carton after final packing, measured on a calibrated scale.
The calculated weight based on the space occupied by the carton in the carrier network.
The carrier generally bills whichever is higher: the actual weight or the volumetric weight.
Use a strong carton that fits the contents closely, remove empty space and avoid oversized boxes for lightweight items. Measure the final packed carton rather than the unpacked product.
Check the expected dimensional weight using the volumetric weight calculator, then request the final carrier quote using the same measurements.
The paperwork depends on whether the shipment is a document, personal parcel, gift, medicine, food product or commercial consignment.
Courier freight and UK import charges are different. The receiver may need to pay tax, duty or handling charges before delivery when applicable.
Describe every item accurately and declare a realistic value. A parcel marked as a gift is not automatically exempt from VAT or Customs Duty. UK rules distinguish genuine occasional gifts from commercial purchases.
Official guidance: tax and customs for goods sent from abroad.
Food rules differ between Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and restrictions can apply to meat, dairy, fresh produce and plant products. Medicines containing controlled drugs cannot be treated as a routine overseas postal shipment.
Check current official guidance before dispatch and obtain item acceptance from the carrier.
Secure, compact packing protects the contents and helps control volumetric weight.
Select a clean corrugated box suitable for the packed weight and contents.
Wrap fragile or delicate products separately and prevent movement inside the box.
Use strong packing tape and reinforce the carton edges without covering required labels.
Use specific item names, quantities and values instead of vague descriptions such as “personal items.”
Medicines, food products, batteries, electronics, liquids, cosmetics, powders, plant materials, branded goods, commercial products and high-value items should be reviewed before pickup. Prohibited or unapproved items must not be concealed inside the parcel.
A clear booking process helps confirm the rate, service, paperwork and item acceptance before dispatch.
Provide the item list, value, packed weight, dimensions and UK postcode.
Review the available carrier, economy and express slabs for the same parcel.
Check category restrictions and required documents before pickup.
Arrange collection from a serviceable Delhi NCR location.
Prepare secure packing, KYC, invoice, packing list and declarations.
Receive the carrier booking and tracking reference after dispatch.
The shipment moves through UK import processing and last-mile delivery.
The service route supports different needs, from one urgent document to multiple commercial cartons.
Academic documents, books, clothes and approved personal belongings for university or accommodation addresses.
Permitted gifts, clothes, books, approved food items and personal parcels for relatives across the UK.
Employment papers, certificates, relocation cartons and approved personal effects.
Samples, documents, parts, e-commerce orders and commercial consignments with proper invoices.
London is the primary focus of this page, while courier delivery may also be available to the following major UK cities after postcode and shipment-category checks.
Share the full postcode to check carrier availability and the current delivery charge.
Share the full postcode to check carrier availability and the current delivery charge.
Share the full postcode to check carrier availability and the current delivery charge.
Share the full postcode to check carrier availability and the current delivery charge.
Share the full postcode to check carrier availability and the current delivery charge.
Share the full postcode to check carrier availability and the current delivery charge.
Share the full postcode to check carrier availability and the current delivery charge.
Share the full postcode to check carrier availability and the current delivery charge.
Share the full postcode to check carrier availability and the current delivery charge.
Share the full postcode to check carrier availability and the current delivery charge.
Pickup support can be arranged after the shipment details, item acceptance and serviceability are confirmed.
Share the pickup postcode with the parcel details. Pickup availability and any collection charge should be confirmed in the written quotation.
The service is planned around the complete shipment rather than one generic “per kg” figure.
Compare current slabs using the same packed weight and destination postcode.
Use compact, secure packing suitable for documents, parcels, baggage and commercial items.
Prepare KYC, invoice, packing list, prescription and customs declarations where applicable.
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The displayed rate table is dynamic. Final pricing and acceptance are confirmed before booking.
Send the packed weight, dimensions, complete item list, Delhi pickup postcode and UK delivery postcode. The team will confirm the suitable service and required documents.