Specialist Areas
If you are sending liquids, paints, perfumes or wheels, please press the tile below that best suits your requirements.
Trusted Couriers. Real Support. Comprehensive Insurance.
Since 1992, Overland Express has built a reputation for providing dependable and secure parcel delivery services - with Spain being one of our most frequent destinations. Initially operating with our own fleet of vehicles, we've since evolved to work exclusively with the world's most respected courier names: DHL Express and UPS.
This allows us to offer fast, efficient parcel delivery services to Spain, backed by competitive pricing and outstanding reliability.
Why We Use Only Premium Courier Partners
At Overland Express, service quality is non-negotiable. We've worked with a wide range of delivery providers and have found that budget couriers frequently fail to meet the high standards expected by our clients.
Common issues with low-cost couriers include:
•Extended transit times (often up to 7 days)
•Poor tracking or delivery visibility
•Inconsistent or inaccessible customer service
•Limited insurance coverage and lengthy claims processes
We've chosen to partner only with DHL Express and UPS because of their proven ability to deliver:
•1 to 2 working day transit times to Spain
•Accurate parcel tracking throughout
•Professional handling at every stage
•Established systems for fast, secure deliveries
When shipping important or valuable items, you need confidence in the courier. That's exactly what our premium partners provide.
Insurance - Essential Protection for Valuable Items
While every parcel we send includes £50.00 of insurance cover as standard (subject to terms), we strongly recommend considering enhanced insurance when shipping valuable or irreplaceable items.
Our service offers up to £20,000.00 of extended insurance, giving you peace of mind when sending:
•⦁ High-value electronics
•Luxury goods
•Specialist equipment
•Business inventory
•Personal items of significant value
In the event of loss or damage, our insurers require proof of appropriate packaging - so we also provide clear guidance to help ensure your shipment is fully protected and claim-compliant.
Your parcel isn't just a box - it's something of value. And we treat it accordingly.
Simple Post-Brexit Documentation
Due to post-Brexit regulations, parcels sent to Spain must now be accompanied by a commercial invoice. We've simplified this process:
•The invoice is automatically generated during the booking process
•We maintain a list of common commodity codes for ease of classification
•You'll receive all necessary paperwork via email
•Simply print all three pages, place them in an envelope marked “Commercial Invoice”, and affix it to the parcel
Please Note: This service is valid for mainland Spain and nearby islands only — not applicable to Spanish overseas territories.
Packaging Advice - Critical for Insurance Validity
To ensure safe delivery and insurance compliance, we recommend:
•A sturdy cardboard box for all parcels
•Wrapping fragile or valuable items in bubble wrap
•Using a double-boxing method with cushioning such as foam or packing peanuts
•Including a duplicate shipping label inside the outer box
Proper packaging not only protects your items in transit - it also ensures that, if an issue arises, insurance claims can be processed without delay.
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 |
Speak to a Real Person
Unlike many providers that rely solely on automated systems, we believe in direct customer support. All our enquiries are handled by knowledgeable staff based in the UK.
Need help with a booking, insurance query, or packaging advice?
•Call us: +44 (0) 20 8977 2777
•Email us: sales@overlandexpress.co.uk
You'll speak to a real person, not a chatbot or outsourced call centre. Our team is here to support you throughout your delivery process.
Book with Confidence
Use our Quote & Book tool above to get started today.
We'll handle the paperwork, the logistics, and the insurance - so you can focus on what matters most.
At Overland Express, we don't just move parcels. We protect what you send, deliver it swiftly, and provide support every step of the way. Professional. Insured. Reliable.
Published: 22/11/2025
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.
We are able to offer lower process than the courier providers themselves due to our bulk buying power, further to that these providers don't want to have the hassle of dealing with individuals - That's how we can offer significantly lower prices.
We've tried to make it as easy as possible to book a parcel delivery with Overland Express by keeping the number of pages down to an absolute minimum that you are required to click-through to complete the parcel delivery booking.
We are sorry to disappoint, but you will not find any budget parcel delivery services here. However, the premium highly rated services from the likes of DHL and UPS can be found here that have prices very close to the budget services that we always avoid.
Use the tracking reference number that we provide at the time of booking to ascertain the whereabouts of your parcel at any given time, from collection to delivery, major updates are always shown on our courier partners tracking pages.
We have secured specialist insurance cover for most items (glass, perfume, paint and liquids etc. excluded) up to the value of £20,000.00 which can be purchased for just 2.00% of the items stated value.
Use the live chat function on our web-site if you need to quickly speak with one of our customer support team, it's a direct communication channel which does not use artificial intelligence to attempt to dissuade you from talking to us.
Overland Express
Ash House
8 Second Cross Road
Twickenham
Middlesex
United Kingdom
TW2 5RF
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