Same Day Courier Margate
Canvases, ceramics, prints and everything else that leaves a Margate studio. We collect across CT9 and drive direct, with each piece carried on its own.
- Fully insured
- DBS-checked drivers
- 4.9 rating
Margate Courier Quote
Tell us the CT9 pickup, the destination and when it must arrive. We will send back a price that holds.
Can I get a same day courier in Margate?
Yes. We collect across CT9, from the Old Town and Cliftonville to Westbrook and Garlinge, usually within the hour. Your item goes in a van on its own and is driven straight to the recipient. Canterbury is about 30 minutes away and central London around two hours. The quote is fixed before we set off.
How a Gallery Changed the Delivery Map
Fifteen years ago, few people would have described Margate as an art town. Then a gallery opened on the harbour where J.M.W. Turner once stayed. Turner Contemporary says that since opening in 2011 it has hosted more than 72 exhibitions, welcomed over 5 million visitors and contributed more than £100 million to the local economy. The building, designed by David Chipperfield, was opened by Margate-born artist Tracey Emin and Jools Holland.
Studios, galleries, print workshops and makers followed, many in the Old Town and Cliftonville. That has changed what a courier in Margate is asked to carry. Canvases on their way to a London gallery. Ceramics for a design fair. Framed prints for a collector in Brighton. Sculptures, plinths and install kit for a show opening tomorrow. Very little of that should go anywhere near a sorting belt.
How We Move Art Out of Thanet
Every piece travels on its own. We wrap it in blankets, strap it upright or flat as you prefer, and never stack anything on top. The driver handles it from your studio door to the recipient and hands it only to the person you name. For valuable or large works, our art courier service covers the details, and our fragile courier page explains how we secure glazed frames and ceramics.
Margate is at the far end of the county, but that does not make it expensive. There is no surcharge for the distance from London: we price by vehicle and mileage, the same as anywhere else. Dart Charge for the crossing is included in the fixed price when the route uses it.
Where We Collect in Margate
| Area | Typical consignments |
|---|---|
| Old Town and the harbour | Artwork, prints and gallery stock; exhibition install kit |
| Cliftonville | Studios, makers and independent shops along Northdown Road |
| Dreamland and the seafront | Event equipment and hospitality deliveries |
| QEQM Hospital | Clinical items with our medical courier drivers |
| Westwood Cross and Pysons Road | Retail stock, trade counters and industrial units between Margate and Broadstairs |
| Westbrook and Garlinge | Homes and home businesses to the west |
Old Town lanes are narrow and busy in summer, so tell us about loading or access when you book.
Show Opening in London?
Book the van now. We will wrap the work in Margate and deliver it straight to the gallery door.
Drive Times From Margate
| Destination | Typical drive |
|---|---|
| Ramsgate | 15 minutes |
| Canterbury | 30 minutes |
| Dover | 40 minutes |
| Maidstone | 55 minutes |
| Dartford | 1 hour 15 minutes |
| Central London | 2 hours |
Times start after loading. We normally use the A299 Thanet Way and the M2. Summer weekends and bank holidays bring heavy traffic into Thanet, which we build into the timing. For elsewhere in the county, see our Kent page.
Margate Courier FAQs
Can you take a large canvas from a Margate studio to a London gallery today?
Yes. Measure the canvas, including any crate or frame, and we send a van big enough to carry it flat or upright without anything else inside.
Is it more expensive because Margate is so far from London?
No. A Thanet address carries no premium over a Kent commuter town; the fare comes from the van size and the miles. The Dartford Crossing charge is included in the fixed price when the route uses it.
Can you deliver exhibition kit to Turner Contemporary or other venues?
Yes. Tell us the loading bay, the time and the contact. We will arrive in the slot you have been given.
Do you cover Broadstairs, Westgate and Birchington?
Yes, as well as Minster, Cliftonville and the rest of Thanet.
Can I book a collection for a Sunday art fair?
Yes. Sunday work is priced a little higher than a weekday daytime booking, and that is already part of the quote.
Book a Margate Courier
Any CT9 address, collected quickly and driven straight to the recipient, with the price fixed before we start.