How long does it take for a parcel mailed from Spain to reach the UK?

Answer 1

If you send a parcel from Madrid, the time it takes to arriving UK (London) depends on the company and service you choose:

UPS:

- Express: it will be in London the next morning

- Express Saver: it'll arrive the next evening

This is correct, although most Express Saver envelopes arrive before Midday. UPS is really expensive for heavier items.

- Standard: it'll take 3 days

DHL

- Express: it will arrive the next morning

Also correct although you need to undertand that DHL gives, in my opinion, the worst service from Spain to the UK and cannot be relied on.

Citibox - FedEx Express

- Citibox Spain select the best courier for their customer and then discount by a minimum of 33%.

- For Economy services they are cheaper than Correos so you get courier delivery at lower than post office prices.

- With FedEx International Priority the service is guaranteed next-day, better than UPS or DHL, but cheaper than those couriers.

Correos (Spanish Postal Service)

- Postal Exprés Internacional: 3 days

- Paquete Prioritario Internacional: 5 days

- Paquete Internacional Económico: 8 to 10 daysFedE