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Professional Service. Real Support. Trusted Couriers.
For over 30 years, Overland Express has been helping individuals and businesses send parcels to Spain with reliability and confidence. Established in 1992 with our own fleet of vehicles, we have since evolved to partner exclusively with world-leading courier services, including DHL Express and UPS.
These carefully selected partnerships allow us to offer first-class delivery services at preferential rates, without compromising on quality or reliability.
Why We Only Use Trusted, Premium Couriers
Our extensive industry experience has taught us that budget couriers simply do not meet the standards our customers expect. While low-cost alternatives may initially appear appealing, they often come with extended transit times, inconsistent tracking, limited support, and a higher risk of service issues.
By contrast, DHL Express and UPS consistently deliver:
•Faster delivery times (1 to 2 working days to Spain)
•Accurate tracking and dependable performance
•Greater care in handling
•Professional standards across the board
We believe that when you entrust us with your parcel, it deserves to be handled with professionalism from start to finish - and that's why we only work with the most reliable courier providers in the world.
Insurance Cover - For Complete Peace of Mind
All shipments booked through Overland Express include £50.00 cover as standard (exclusions apply). For those sending high-value goods, we offer optional enhanced insurance up to £20,000.00, providing robust protection for commercial or personal items.
We work closely with our insurance provider to ensure that, in the unlikely event of loss or damage, claims are processed efficiently - provided the appropriate packaging standards are met.
Post-Brexit Documentation Simplified
Following the UK's departure from the EU, sending parcels to Spain now requires a commercial invoice. Our system is designed to simplify this process:
•Your invoice is automatically generated based on your booking details
•We provide a selection of common commodity codes to assist with customs classifications
•You will receive the completed documents via email
•Simply print all three pages, place them in an envelope clearly marked “Commercial Invoice”, and affix it securely to your parcel
Note: This service is available for mainland Spain and nearby islands only. It does not include remote islands or overseas territories.
Packaging Requirements
To meet courier standards and ensure your parcel is protected - particularly if using our enhanced insurance, we recommend:
•A strong cardboard box for all shipments (required)
•Fragile or high-value items should be bubble-wrapped, double-boxed, and cushioned appropriately
•Include a spare copy of the parcel label inside the box in case the exterior label is damaged or removed in transit
Good packaging not only protects your shipment but helps ensure smooth resolution should a claim ever need to be made.
Typical Delivery Times to Spain
| Destination | Days |
|---|---|
| Send a parcel to Madrid | 1 to 2 |
| Parcel to Seville | 1 to 2 |
| Send parcel to Barcelona | 1 to 2 |
| Delivery to Valencia | 1 to 2 |
| Cheap courier to Alicante | 1 to 2 |
| Shipping to Bilbao | 1 to 2 |
Contact Our UK-Based Customer Support Team
We understand that reliable support is important. That's why we ensure that every enquiry is handled by a real person - not an automated system.
If you have a question about your delivery, need help with documentation, or simply wish to speak with someone before you book, you can contact us by:
•Telephone: +44 (0) 20 8977 2777
•Email: sales@overlandexpress.co.uk
We take pride in providing prompt, courteous, and knowledgeable assistance, with all customer service handled directly by our experienced UK-based team.
Book Now With Confidence
Use our Quote & Book tool above for an instant price and to arrange your shipment.
With Overland Express, you can be confident that your parcel will reach Spain swiftly, securely, and with the full support of a reputable courier and a dedicated customer service team.
Published: 21/01/2026
Don't just take our word for it, see what other people are saying about us.
Feline Guitars has partnered with this small company for several years and consistently received excellent service and competitive pricing. Before that, we dealt directly with UPS, but found communication increasingly difficult. In an industry that's becoming more automated and impersonal, the personal attention and support offered by this team is both refreshing and greatly appreciated.
Feline Guitars
Southwell Guitars has been using Overland Express for several years to ship our instruments around the world. Unlike most major courier companies, which typically don't insure musical instruments, Overland Express offers a specialist insurance service tailored specifically for them—providing peace of mind for both my customers and myself. I also appreciate how accessible Stuart and Tim are—they're always easy to reach if I have questions or need assistance. Their support was especially valuable during the disruption caused by Brexit and the COVID pandemic. Overland Express is my go-to courier for shipping guitars, something I do regularly, and I recommend their services without hesitation.
Southwell Guitars
I've been using Overland Express for several years now to ship a significant number of both electric and acoustic guitars annually. I needed a shipping company that not only offered competitive rates but also provided insurance that would genuinely cover the full value of the instruments in the event of loss or damage. That's exactly what I found with Stuart and the team at Overland Express. They work with top-tier couriers and offer affordable insurance options for worldwide guitar shipping. In all the years I've used their service, I haven't encountered a single issue. Their service is fast, dependable, and it's a real advantage to have easy access to someone who can promptly assist if anything does come up. Highly recommended.
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If you are sending liquids, paints, perfumes or wheels, please press the tile below that best suits your requirements.
We offer the big-name premium courier services at a fraction of the cost that you can get them for by going directly to the providers. Don't settle for inferior budget services.
Our 'Quote Tool' above will provide you with an instant quote for multiple courier services, both domestic parcel deliveries and international delivery services.
Our courier partners include DHL, UPS, ParcelForce, DPD and FexEx. Most of the products that we provide from these industry giants are next day express delivery services.
If offered by the selected parcel delivery service, email notifications can be provided to advise you when your parcel is scheduled to be delivered.
Problematic items, such as paint, perfumes, cosmetics and liquids can be shipped through our specialist delivery services. More information on these delivery services can be seen above.
All of our customer support agents are located in the UK, and are easy to reach by simply dialling our telephone number or contacting us via email.
Overland Express
Ash House
8 Second Cross Road
Twickenham
Middlesex
United Kingdom
TW2 5RF
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