Send to UK from $109

Shipping to UK with Send My Bag is a valuable service for those looking to travel with any excess baggage such as large or bulky items - anything which may not fit in your luggage allowance.

There are many reasons why you might need to ship items with Send My Bag to the UK. Perhaps you are relocating from outside of the UK or taking an extended activity break. You may have an important business meeting, or just want an exciting break away. If you find yourself restricted by airline baggage limits, using an excess baggage shipping service is the best way to bypass extortionate fees. Whether you're travelling for business or a long-awaited holiday, shipping your excess baggage to the UK ahead of time ensures a much smoother journey.

Send My Bag pick up your baggage from home and drop it off at your accommodation in your destination country, taking the hassle away from you - it couldn’t be easier.

This is very handy for students who need to transport a lot of items to and from university in the UK, especially those who need to clear out their student room at the end of each term. This way, students won't have to miss out on their favourite possessions but can create a home away from home to help with homesickness.

As well as baggage shipping to UK, Send My Bag also enable you to send a parcel to UK, which is a great way to get a care package or gift to a loved one abroad in the UK, or you could send over some personal effects that they left behind when they moved abroad.

You can send your luggage and boxes to the UK with Send My Bag. If you are taking a trip to the UK or if you are moving there permanently, you can avoid a lot of unnecessary stress by sending your bags. It means you can jump on the bus or train as soon as you arrive without lugging your bags behind you. It also means that you can take many more of your personal belongings than a typical airline would allow, and you can avoid extortionate excess baggage fees. Send My Bag has numerous international routes, with a great-value flat rate for each route up to a massive 30 kg. This means that you can bring your favourite clothes, books, desk accessories and more to help you set up home abroad without worrying about excess baggage shipping costs. To learn more about how we handle excess baggage to the UK, visit our ‘How it works’ page.

If you are migrating to the UK, to work, for retirement, or to be closer to family, you’ll have plenty of things to take with you, no matter how hard you try to get rid of things beforehand. You will need to look into international removals to the UK. Before you hand over anything to the movers, however, make sure that all your items are well packaged so that they won’t get damaged in transit. Use appropriate packaging for your items and seal everything up well.

The UK has some of the best universities in the world, including the University of Oxford, the University of Cambridge and Imperial College London. If you are moving to the UK to study, or indeed travelling within the UK to go to university, you can use Send My Bag to transport your items to your halls of residence. It's the most reliable way to manage student excess baggage during term moves, allowing you to bring everything you need for the year ahead.

You could ask a friend or relative to send a package to the UK if you happen to leave something behind. Sending a parcel is also a good opportunity for sending gifts home. If your friend or family member has moved to the UK you could give them a reminder of home by sending a care package. This is a great idea for students spending a year abroad in the UK or for expats who have gone to settle in the UK, and who are feeling a bit homesick. Send My Bag can send parcels internationally to the UK for you. Please ensure your package is parcelled up properly so that everything arrives in one piece. Take a look at our information page on sending a parcel to find out what you can send with Send My Bag and how to package your items.

If you need to move your possessions to the UK, you should make yourself aware of the various options available for shipping to UK. From professional removals to simple excess baggage shipping, some options will be more practical for you than others. You can choose between several different options for international shipping to UK. 

The UK, and Scotland in particular, has a wealth of fantastic golf courses for the golf enthusiast to enjoy. So why not sample some of them using your own golf clubs. You can send your golf clubs to Scotland or other regions of the UK with Send My Bag. This way you can check out courses like St Andrews, Loch Lomond, Muirfield or Royal Troon without having to rent golf clubs. Before you send your golf clubs to Scotland, make sure you find out how best to package them by visiting Send My Bag's information page on sending golf clubs.

You can send your bicycle to the UK with Send My Bag and enjoy the many dedicated cycle paths in a range of different landscapes. You could try the Cotswolds, the Peak District or the Lake District, to name a few must-see areas. You can have your bike sent to your first hotel and picked up again at your final hotel. In between you can cycle through the UK to your heart's content. This will take all the hassle out of travelling to the UK and it means you don't have to rent a bike but can enjoy using the bike you know and love. Your bike will need to be taken apart and properly packaged before you send it to UK. Read our bike shipping information page to find out more.

The United Kingdom mainland comprises of three countries; England, Scotland and Wales and is home to great cultural wealth, and to a host of historical sights, cosmopolitan cities and awe-inspiring scenery. You won’t be short of things to do when visiting the UK. 

We provide door-to-door delivery across all major UK regions, from the historic streets of York to the business hubs of London and Manchester

The UK is a great place to visit if you want to enjoy a great city break, see the sights and go shopping. Check out the Capital city of England - London - and see the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, The Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, The British Museum and many more British Icons. The historical city of York was once believed to be the Capital of England. Today it is home to a Viking and Roman past, and is a must see for those wanting some history. Heading to Scotland, Edinburgh is a must, from the hauntingly beautiful Edinburgh castle to amazing shopping and a wealth of history, plus it’s a great gateway to the rest of Scotland. Cardiff, the capital of Wales and its largest city, has had a cultural overhaul and massive redevelopment, moving on from its industrial roots and becoming a more cosmopolitan tourist hive.

For those who enjoy cycling, walking and hiking holidays, you are spoilt for choice here in the UK, with exhilarating Coast to Coast trails. Cross England on Wainwright’s Walk, from the English Lake District, the Pennines and the North York Moors across the heart of England. In Scotland you can take in the Scottish Highlands: Loch Ness, the Great Glen, Ben Nevis and Glen Coe. And finally in Wales, you can go from Conwy to Swansea taking in the famous Welsh countryside and rugged coastline. For those who like a challenge, scaling the British mountains such as Ben Nevis, Snowden and Scarfell Pike is a wonderful adventure and you will get to see some of the best views in the UK along the way.

Don’t let the weather in the UK put you off, it’s not always raining!  In fact you can enjoy some gloriously hot summers in the UK. Why not head to one of its many top beaches to make the most of the British summer sun. From the beautiful Rhossili Bay in Swansea to Woolacombe Beach in Devon, across to the South East coast with Camber Sands in Sussex and up to Bamburgh beach, in the North East, and not forgetting Nairn Beach in Scotland.

Please explore this page further to find out about Send My Bag’s shipping service to the UK.

As well as sending parcels, baggage and luggage to the UK you could look into the following alternatives for shipping items internationally, especially if you need to send large, bulky items like furniture.