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Fully Insured, Premium Courier Services
With over 30 years of experience, Overland Express is a trusted provider of international parcel delivery services. We specialise in fast, secure, and fully insured shipments to mainland Spain and local islands, partnering with leading global couriers DHL Express and UPS to provide high-performance delivery at competitive rates.
Whether you're a business shipping commercial goods or an individual sending personal items, we offer a delivery solution that is fast, cost-effective, and fully supported from booking to delivery.
Why Choose Overland Express?
✔ Industry-Leading Couriers
We work exclusively with DHL Express, Parcel Force and UPS, ensuring your parcels are handled by the most reliable names in the courier industry.
✔ Fast Transit Times
Our typical delivery window to Spain is 1 to 2 working days with DHL Express - significantly faster than many budget alternatives.
✔ Competitive Pricing
Thanks to our strong relationships with courier partners, we offer discounted rates not available to the general public - delivering premium service at lower cost.
✔ Full Insurance Coverage
Standard cover of £50.00 is included with all shipments (subject to exclusions), with optional insurance up to £20,000.00 for high-value consignments.
✔ Collection or Drop-Off Options
• All UPS Services: Collected from your address
• All UPS Services: Option to drop off at a nearby collection point
Customs & Brexit Compliance
Following the UK's departure from the EU, all parcels sent to Spain now require a commercial invoice. We've streamlined this process:
• Automatic Commercial Invoice Generation
During booking, we automatically generate the required documents based on the information you provide.
• Commodity Code Support
A list of common codes is included. For specialised items, refer to Gov.uk to locate the appropriate classification.
• Proper Documentation Required
Print and attach all three pages of the commercial invoice to your parcel in an envelope marked “Commercial Invoice.”
Note: Our service covers mainland Spain and local islands. Distant islands and Spanish overseas territories are excluded.
Packaging Guidelines
To ensure safe delivery and compliance with insurance requirements, please follow the packing recommendations below:
• Outer Packaging must be a cardboard box, in line with COVID-19 handling restrictions.
• For fragile or high-value items:
•Wrap the item in bubble wrap
•Place it in an inner box
• Pack the inner box inside a larger box with protective cushioning (e.g. packing peanuts)
Proper packaging is essential for insurance claims. Claims may be denied if appropriate packing standards are not met.
🕰️ 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 |
Get Started
Use our Quote & Book tool above to generate an instant shipping quote and begin your booking.
For business enquiries or assistance, contact us at sales@overlandexpress.co.uk.
Whether you are a business exporting products or an individual sending a personal item, Overland Express offers a reliable, insured, and cost-effective solution for shipping parcels to Spain.
Published: 06/02/2026
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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.
In this highly competitive market, we strive to keep our costs down by not embarking on expensive advertising campaigns, which in turn allows us to offer the lowest parcel delivery costs to you.
Our Quote and Book tool will provide you with an instant price for your parcel delivery with no hidden extra charges, the price shown on screen is exactly what you pay (unless optional insurance is purchased).
We offer Express and Road delivery services from DHL, which will all collect directly from you. The courier services from UPS have the extra benefit of you being able to leave your parcels at their drop off shops.
Tracking information for all of our parcel delivery services are updated whenever there is a noteworthy event. Email and SMS notifications may also be sent to the sender and/or the recipient, service dependant.
Specifically for expensive items, we can provide enhanced goods in transit insurance up to £20,000.00 for just 2.00% of the declared value. £50.00 Insurance is provided as standard.
Should the need arise, we can be contacted via telephone, email or live chat. There are no intermediaries or convoluted call queuing systems involved, you get to speak to our customer service ageents immediately.
Overland Express
Ash House
8 Second Cross Road
Twickenham
Middlesex
United Kingdom
TW2 5RF
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