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How Do I Send a Parcel with DPD?

Need to send a parcel with DPD? Here's the complete process from booking to delivery, step by step.

4 min readUpdated April 2025

How to send a parcel with DPD

DPD makes it straightforward to send parcels across the UK and internationally. You can book online, print a label, and either drop off at a DPD Pickup Shop or have a driver collect from your door.

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Book online at dpd.co.uk or through comparison sites like Parcel2Go
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Drop-off or collection - choose whichever suits you best
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Full tracking with one-hour delivery window for the recipient
Size and weight limits apply - check DPD's guidelines before booking

Quick answer

Book at dpd.co.uk, pack your item, print the label, and drop off at a DPD Pickup Shop or arrange home collection. Next-day UK delivery starts from around £5-7 through comparison sites. DPD provides full tracking and a one-hour delivery window for recipients.

Booking your DPD shipment

Booking steps 0 / 5 checked

Go to dpd.co.uk or a comparison site (Parcel2Go, ParcelHero) for best prices
Enter the collection and delivery postcodes
Enter the parcel dimensions and weight
Choose your service (next day, two-day, Saturday, etc.)
Pay online and print your shipping label

Comparing carriers? Learn how to send with DHL or find out how to use InPost lockers for another drop-off option.

Packaging requirements

Use a sturdy box or mailer appropriate for the item. DPD parcels go through automated sorting, so packaging needs to withstand handling.
Max dimensions: 175cm length, or 300cm combined length + girth. Max weight: 30kg per parcel. Check DPD for exact limits on your service.
Attach the label clearly on the largest flat surface. Cover with clear tape. Remove any old labels or barcodes from reused boxes.

Drop-off vs home collection

Over 6,000 locations across the UK in local shops, convenience stores, and petrol stations. Drop-off is usually cheaper than collection. Find your nearest at dpd.co.uk/pickupshop.

DPD can collect from your home or business. Choose a collection date and time window when booking. You'll get a one-hour window notification on the day, just like delivery.

Wondering about DPD's weekend service? Check whether DPD delivers on Saturday or find out what "dispatched" means.

How much does DPD cost?

Prices vary by weight, size, service, and how you book. Next-day UK delivery starts from around £5-7 through comparison sites like Parcel2Go. Booking directly with DPD costs more. Drop-off is cheaper than collection. Saturday and before-noon services carry surcharges.
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Frequently asked questions

Book online at dpd.co.uk or a comparison site, pack your item, print the label, and either drop off at a Pickup Shop or arrange home collection.

From around £5-7 for next-day UK delivery through comparison sites. Prices vary by weight, size, and service level.

At any of over 6,000 DPD Pickup Shops across the UK. Find your nearest at dpd.co.uk/pickupshop.

Yes. You can arrange home collection when booking. You'll get a one-hour collection window on the day.

175cm length or 300cm combined length + girth. Maximum weight is 30kg. Check DPD for your specific service limits.

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