National Mile

National Mile: same day courier services across the UK

National Mile is a UK-based courier company that provides same day delivery services for businesses and individuals. Its network covers London, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Newcastle and, in its own words, every mainland UK postcode. The company positions itself around fast collection, direct transport and professionally managed consignments, and states that it operates, seven days a week.

The service is aimed at both one-off shipments and recurring delivery requirements. According to the company, its drivers and customer support team handle urgent documents, business equipment, retail stock, healthcare supplies and time-sensitive shipments.

Courier services offered

The company lists a set of distinct courier services, each oriented to a different type of consignment:

• Same day courier service UK: collection and direct delivery to the destination for businesses and individuals.
• Urgent courier service UK: rapid collection and direct nationwide transport for emergency shipments, important materials and last-minute consignments.
• Dedicated van courier service UK: the shipment travels in a dedicated vehicle with no shared loads, depot transfers or unnecessary stops.
• Multi-drop courier delivery UK: multi-stop delivery for businesses managing several locations, with organised route planning and scheduling.
• Medical courier service UK: courier solutions for healthcare providers, laboratories and pharmacies where careful handling is required.
• Legal document courier service UK: transport of contracts, legal files, court papers and confidential documents within tight deadlines.
• Pallet courier service: listed among the company's delivery options.

How a booking works

The process is described in three steps. First, the customer submits collection and delivery details through a quote form, including vehicle size, item description and dimensions, pickup and drop-off postcodes, and the desired collection date and time. The company then reviews the requirements and issues a quotation. Once the booking is confirmed, a courier is assigned and collection is arranged as quickly as possible. The consignment then travels directly to its destination by the most efficient route, with proof of delivery on completion.

The quote form offers several vehicle categories: car, small van, medium van, long van and XL van.

Collection times and coverage

National Mile states that, for urgent bookings, collection can often be arranged within 60 minutes, depending on location, traffic conditions and vehicle availability. Deliveries are described as fully insured and nationwide. The company says dedicated courier bookings travel directly to the delivery location without unnecessary handling or depot transfers.

Business accounts and communication

For companies with recurring needs, National Mile offers business courier accounts that include preferential rates, monthly invoicing, priority bookings and ongoing delivery support. The company also states that its team provides delivery updates throughout the transport process, with tracking and proof of delivery available.

What can be transported

The company lists the following among the items it can move through its network: documents, parcels, business equipment, retail stock, engineering components, healthcare supplies and exhibition materials. Its stated clientele includes healthcare providers, construction companies and exhibition agencies, and the site cites feedback from a procurement lead at a healthcare provider, a production manager at a construction company and an events coordinator at an exhibition agency. The site also displays an aggregate rating of five stars based on more than 500 reviews.

Pricing approach

National Mile does not publish fixed rates. It states that courier costs depend on factors such as collection and delivery locations, shipment size, vehicle requirements and delivery urgency, and that it provides quotations tailored to each booking.