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Same Day Courier Folkestone | Channel Tunnel Logistics Experts

Serving Dover and beyond

Folkestone's position as the UK terminal for the Channel Tunnel creates unique logistics demands. The town's Eurotunnel operations, creative sector growth, and coastal geography require specialised delivery expertise for both domestic and international consignments.

Horsleys Sameday navigates Folkestone's gateway complexity with precision delivery services. From Eurotunnel freight documentation to Creative Quarter consignments, we deliver with the reliability that this vital cross-Channel hub demands.

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Call our Folkestone office: 01304 746066
Horsleys Sameday Ltd - Established 1994

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"Great service from Horsleys Sameday. One conversation with Jon the manager and everything was organised on my behalf, with delivery within 24 hours and on time. My furniture was handled with care by the gents, who were both very polite. Highly recommend." - Debbie Payne

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Our Clients

Trusted by businesses across the UK for professional courier services

Lowther Castle company logo

Why Choose Horsleys for Folkestone Deliveries?

Horsleys Sameday delivers unmatched expertise for Folkestone's international gateway:

  • Channel Tunnel terminal security clearance and access protocols

  • Real-time Operation Stack/Brock monitoring and alternative routing

  • Creative Quarter narrow street navigation expertise

  • Continental freight documentation handling

  • Coastal hill road navigation regardless of weather conditions

Horsley's Brand Promise

We charge fair rates for time and expenses

NO CRAMMING, NO DAMAGE

Your items get the space they deserve

While other courier services pack 12+ deliveries into one van, we dedicate our vehicle to YOUR delivery. No cramming, no corner-cutting, no "it'll probably be fine" mentality. Your antique furniture, arcade machines, or valuable goods travel properly protected with blankets, corner guards, and professional strapping. Because there's no point paying for delivery if your items arrive scratched, dented, or broken.

What you avoid:

Damaged goods, insurance claims, replacement costs, disappointed customers

The Bottom Line: We charge fair rates for time and expenses because that's what quality service costs. Your items are valuable, your reputation matters, and your customers deserve better than budget courier chaos.

What Our Clients Say

Vascroft Contractors company logo

Our joinery projects often involve bespoke finishes, complex site conditions, and tight delivery windows. From transporting delicate hardwood pieces to large-scale case goods and bespoke counters, Horsleys understand the precision and care required. Their communication is excellent, their drivers are well-briefed, and every delivery arrives on time and in perfect condition. Whether it’s a single crafted item or a full fit-out for a luxury residential or hospitality project, we know we can rely on Horsleys to get it there properly.

Jerome Shorter Furniture company logo

At Jerome Shorter Furniture, every project involves multiple moving parts from transporting antique chairs to be restored, to delivering newly upholstered pieces to discerning clients. Horsleys have become an essential partner in making this possible. Their team handle every collection and delivery with professionalism, care, and reliability. They understand the demands of working with high-value, one-off items and adapt seamlessly when timings shift or access is difficult. For a business like ours, where craftsmanship and presentation are everything, Horsleys give us complete confidence that our work will reach clients exactly as intended. We would recommend them without hesitation.

Crown Forestry company logo

As a wholesale timber merchant, we’re moving large and heavy loads that not every courier can handle. Horsleys have consistently delivered with care, precision, and no fuss. Whether it’s sawn timber to a workshop or finished stock to a commercial site, they show up on time, properly equipped, and ready to get the job done. Their team understands how to handle natural materials safely, and communication is always amazing.

Local Folkestone Knowledge

Our expertise in Folkestone logistics, routes, and local insights

Folkestone Channel Gateway Navigation Expertise

Folkestone's tunnel operations create distinctive delivery challenges that require specialised local knowledge:

  • Channel Tunnel freight terminals have complex security and customs protocols

  • M20 approach experiences Operation Stack/Brock disruption during peak periods

  • Steep coastal topography creates challenging delivery access to harbour areas

  • Creative Quarter has narrow streets with restricted vehicle access

  • Seasonal tourism creates significant congestion in summer months

Key Delivery Routes from Folkestone

Folkestone's strategic position offers excellent national and continental connections with established delivery routes:

  • Folkestone to London – 70 miles (~1.5 hours via M20)

  • Folkestone to Dover – 10 miles (~15 minutes via A20)

  • Folkestone to Ashford – 15 miles (~20 minutes via M20)

  • Folkestone to Calais – 35 miles (~35 minutes via Channel Tunnel)

Industries We Serve in Folkestone

Engineering Firms

Same Day Delivery Support for Technical, Time-Sensitive Jobs

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Interior Designers

Trusted by Designers Who Don’t Leave Delivery to Chance

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Antiques Dealers

Trusted to Move the Rare and Delicate

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Construction Firms

Trusted Courier Partner for Builders, Joiners & Construction Firms

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Hotel & Hospitality

Fast, Flexible Delivery for Hospitality Businesses

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Independent Retailers

From Warehouse to Display, We Keep Retail Moving

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Small Business Firms

Trusted by Small Businesses Who Need It Done Right

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Auctioneers

Trusted by Auction Houses to Move What Matters

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Our Complete Fleet

Whether it's one fragile antique chair or full load of bespoke joinery, we've got the right vehicle, the right equipment, and the right team to handle it properly. Every vehicle comes equipped with straps, blankets, and experienced handlers.

Motor Bike

Length:
30cm
Width:
25cm
Height:
25cm
Weight Capacity:
5kg
Pallet Space:
0
Best For:
Legal documents, time-critical parts, parcels

Small Van

Length:
1m
Width:
120cm
Height:
100cm
Weight Capacity:
400kg
Pallet Space:
1
Best For:
Architectural drawings, designer chairs, small antiques

Midi Van

Length:
1.9m
Width:
120cm
Height:
100cm
Weight Capacity:
600kg
Pallet Space:
2
Best For:
Bespoke furniture pieces, retail displays, equipment

SWB Van

Length:
2.4m
Width:
120cm
Height:
120cm
Weight Capacity:
800kg
Pallet Space:
2
Best For:
Medium furniture, exhibition equipment, small machinery

LWB Van

Length:
3.2m
Width:
120cm
Height:
170cm
Weight Capacity:
1100kg
Pallet Space:
3
Best For:
Multiple furniture items, office relocations, materials

XLWB Van

Length:
4.2m
Width:
120cm
Height:
170cm
Weight Capacity:
1100kg
Pallet Space:
4
Best For:
Large volume goods, full furniture sets, equipment

Luton Van

Length:
4m
Width:
200cm
Height:
200cm
Weight Capacity:
800kg
Pallet Space:
6
Best For:
Valuable antiques, furniture collections, artwork

7.5 Tonne Lorry

Length:
5.5m
Width:
240cm
Height:
220cm
Weight Capacity:
2500kg
Pallet Space:
10
Best For:
Commercial goods, multiple pallets, showroom stock

18 Tonne Lorry

Length:
8.3m
Width:
250cm
Height:
260cm
Weight Capacity:
9000kg
Pallet Space:
16
Best For:
Kitchen installations, manufactured joinery, machinery

26 Tonne Lorry

Length:
9.1m
Width:
250cm
Height:
260cm
Weight Capacity:
15000kg
Pallet Space:
18
Best For:
Construction materials, heavy goods, multiple collections

44 Tonne Lorry

Length:
13.4m
Width:
249cm
Height:
260cm
Weight Capacity:
28000kg
Pallet Space:
26
Best For:
Large scale commercial moves, industrial equipment

Need Help Choosing the Right Vehicle?

Our team can help determine the perfect vehicle for your specific requirements. Contact us for expert advice on handling your valuable or unusual items.

Need Same Day Delivery in Folkestone?

Need urgent delivery in Folkestone? Our Channel Tunnel specialists provide same-day courier services with terminal access expertise, Operation Stack navigation, and Creative Quarter delivery solutions.

Call our Dover office: 01304 746066

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