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For over 30 years, Overland Express has been proud to help customers send parcels to Spain quickly, safely, and with confidence. While we began in 1992 operating our own fleet of vehicles, today we exclusively partner with the world's leading courier companies, DHL Express and UPS, to deliver premium service tailored to your needs.
Although we sometimes refer to delivery trucks in our service descriptions, please note that shipments to overseas destinations, including Spain, are transported by air, ensuring your parcels reach their destination as fast as possible, often within just 1 to 2 working days.
Why Choose Overland Express?
Premium Service, Competitive Prices
One of the key reasons we can offer such attractive pricing is because of our low business overheads. Unlike larger firms burdened by high operating costs, we run a streamlined operation, enabling us to negotiate excellent rates with top-tier couriers like DHL and UPS - savings that we pass directly on to you.
Our prices for shipping parcels to Spain with UPS Express Saver are often lower than those available to the general public. In fact, we challenge you to find a more cost-effective, reliable service elsewhere.
While budget courier providers may seem like a bargain, our extensive experience shows they often match our prices but cannot compete on speed, dependability, or customer support. Their transit times to Spain may take up to a week, whereas our UPS Express Saver air shipments typically deliver within 1 to 2 days. For comparison, Royal Mail usually takes 4 to 6 days, and Evri estimates up to seven working days.
Comprehensive Insurance for Your Peace of Mind
All parcels sent with Overland Express include £50 of basic insurance cover against loss or damage (unless specifically excluded). However, when sending valuable or irreplaceable items, we strongly recommend taking advantage of our enhanced insurance coverage, which offers protection up to £20,000.00 (subject to terms and conditions).
To ensure any claim can be smoothly processed, it's important to follow our packing advice carefully. We recommend:
•Using strong cardboard boxes for the outer packaging
•Wrapping fragile or expensive items in bubble wrap
•Double-boxing with cushioning materials like packing peanuts or foam
•Including a duplicate copy of the shipping label inside the package
Proper packaging not only protects your goods but also helps satisfy insurer requirements in the event of a claim.
Seamless Customs Documentation Post-Brexit
Since the UK's departure from the European Union, sending parcels to Spain involves additional customs paperwork. To simplify this, we've developed a system that automatically generates the necessary commercial invoice based on the information you provide during booking.
We also maintain a database of commodity codes for common items to help you complete your paperwork accurately. If your item isn't listed, we recommend consulting the Gov.uk website to find the correct code.
After completing your booking, you will receive an email with the commercial invoice. Please print all three pages, place them in an envelope clearly marked “commercial invoice”, and securely attach it to the outside of your parcel.
Please note: This service applies only to mainland Spain and local islands, excluding distant islands and Spanish overseas territories.
Convenient Collection & Drop-Off Options
Our DHL Express service includes direct collection from your address, so you don't have to worry about drop-off logistics.
If you prefer UPS, you have the flexibility to either schedule a collection from your address or drop your parcel off at a local UPS collection point, whichever suits you best.
We're Here to Help - Real People, Real Support
At Overland Express, we value personal service. Unlike many couriers that rely heavily on automated systems, we provide direct access to real customer service professionals based in the UK.
Whether you have questions about pricing, insurance, packaging, or customs paperwork, you can reach us by telephone or email, and rest assured you'll speak with a knowledgeable person ready to assist.
Ready to Send Your Parcel to Spain?
Whether you're sending a gift to a friend, important documents for your business, or valuable goods, you can trust Overland Express to deliver your parcel quickly, securely, and at a competitive price.
Use our Quote & Book tool above to get an instant price and arrange your shipment today.
If you have any questions or need assistance, don't hesitate to contact us at sales@overlandexpress.co.uk - we're here to help.
Estimated Transit 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 |
Overland Express - Over 30 years of trusted parcel delivery to Spain, combining premium service, competitive pricing, and exceptional customer care.
Published: 27/03/2026
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.
Loxley Custom Guitars
If you are sending liquids, paints, perfumes or wheels, please press the tile below that best suits your requirements.
Some of our competitors supply budget services at a fraction of the cost cheaper than our premium services, budget services can take up to 5 days to deliver vs overnight for our services, which means your customers are more likely to return, all for the sake of a couple of pounds.
The only information that we require to provide a quotation are the sender's and recipient's postcode along with the dimensions of the parcel. We don't ask for your email address at this early stage as we have no intention of sending follow up emails should you leave before completing the booking.
UPS, DHL, DPD, Parcel Force, APC, FedEx to name but a few courier providers that we have a working relationship with. These providers do fluctuate depending on what offers they can provide us with and the level of satisfaction that our customers have received from these parcel delivery companies.
The whereabouts of your parcel delivery can be instantly tracked by entering the tracking number into our courier partners web-site (links can be found on this site). The status is usually updated at every significant stage, which will allow you clearly see when the parcel has reached its final destination.
High value items are always risky to send by courier, some providers will not even accept such items let alone insure them. We offer both, we can ship expensive items worldwide and provide insurance up to £20,000.00 (exclusions apply) for just 2.00% of the items declared value.
Our UK call centre based customer support team are available to take your telephone call or answer your email questions on working days between 0830hrs and 1730hrs UK time. We also have a live chat facility on this web-site which is available at the same times as the call centre.
Overland Express
Ash House
8 Second Cross Road
Twickenham
Middlesex
United Kingdom
TW2 5RF
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