Cheap parcel delivery
Whether you're sending one item or posting several parcels, buying cheap parcel postage online with Royal Mail is easy.
Buy a postage label in a few simple steps, and away you go. Drop off your parcel at one of our parcel points, or use our doorstep collection service for a small fee (just 30 per item).
Finding the best value parcel delivery
We’ve been delivering mail for over 500 years, so trust Royal Mail to provide an economical, trusted parcel delivery service. Whether you’re a business or sending a one-off package, we’ll have the most suitable cheap postage service for you.
Cheap parcel delivery in the UK
Trust Royal Mail to get your parcel delivered safely and securely. Our cheapest options for parcel delivery are:
- Royal Mail 2nd Class: Delivery in two to three working days for parcels which don’t need to be delivered urgently from £3.25
- Royal Mail Tracked 48®: From £3.39. If you need to track your parcel, our 48 hour service is a budget-friendly option.
- Royal Mail 1st Class: From £4.09. This service includes a signature on delivery for peace of mind at a great-value cost.
- Royal Mail Tracked 24 – If you need to track your parcel quicker Prices from £4.25. Tracked to delivery point, photo on delivery, SMS or email notifications to recipients, aims to deliver in two to three working days
Our UK parcel sending services
Cheap parcel delivery for sending packages abroad
Sending parcels and packages abroad shouldn’t break the bank. Whether you’re shipping abroad for business or sending some UK goodies to friends or relatives, our cheap international parcel delivery is the only service you’ll need. Our cheapest international parcel services are:
- International Untracked (Standard): From £5.55. An affordable everyday parcel delivery service which aims to deliver in 3-5 days.
- International Economy: From £7.40. Ideal for parcels which don’t need to arrive in a hurry, and will be delivered in two weeks.
- International Tracked: From £8.00. Our full tracked service with online confirmation of delivery.
If you’re trying to be as economical as possible, there are several smart ways to reduce the cost of sending your parcel:
- Use Economy shipping options: Opt for economy or slower shipping options when possible. While express delivery is faster, it can be significantly more expensive. Economy services often provide a good balance between cost and delivery time.
- Take advantage of bulk shipping discounts: If you send parcels regularly, consider setting up a business account for sending parcels or use our Click & Drop services - it’s the ideal solution for small businesses to take advantage of reduced rates.
- Minimise your parcel’s size and weight: Couriers often calculate shipping costs based on size and weight. Reducing the dimensions and weight of your parcel can lead to significant savings, and reusing lightweight packaging and avoiding unnecessary materials can help lower costs.
- Use local drop-off parcel points: Posting parcels can be cheaper if you take it off to be shipped yourself. You can choose from Parcel Lockers, Parcel Postboxes, or Parcelshops to drop your parcels when and where it suits you.
We believe that cost effective parcel delivery goes hand in hand with great-value service.. We’re one of the UK’s most recognised and trusted brands, and our number one priority is delivering your parcel safely and on time.
As well as offering value for money, our parcel delivery service also includes:
- Get postage online in minutes using your credit or debit card or PayPay - No registration required - great if you want to send the odd parcel or gift to friends and family.
- Access additional benefits including marketplace integration if you register through Click & Drop - it's super-handy if you're a marketplace sellers or SME.
- If you’d prefer to drop off your parcel, we offer thousands of easy-to-reach drop-off locations around the UK. Collect+ stores can print your label for you, and you can also print your label at one of our parcel lockers.
- Parcel collection from your home or workplace for free a small fee (just 30p per item) you can choose to print your label, or we can bring your postage labels - so don't worry if you don't have a printer at home.
- And, don't forget you can drop your parcel into one of our parcel post boxes, or at Post Office branch.
- Arrange a parcel redelivery to your own address or another in your postcode area for free
- Plus, we’re the UK's greenest delivery option* for letters and parcels
*Based on publicly available reported gCO2e per parcel from other UK parcel operators.