Shipping from Texas to United Kingdom

You can send a package from the US to the the UK from as little as $23.83 when you book online with Parcel Monkey. Simply get a quote through our shipping calculator to compare prices from a range of couriers.

For the cheapest shipping from the USA to the UK, USPS First-Class Package Intl. is best for light items (under 1 lb), while for heavier parcels, comparing economy services from providers like FedEx International Connect Plus, UPS, or using freight forwarders with services like Aramex/DHL eCommerce (via platforms like Easyship/Parcel Monkey) offers significant savings, often beating direct retail rates, with costs varying greatly by weight and speed.

Surcharges and customs International shipments from the US to the UK are subject to customs and duty fees, which could be paid with shipping, separately or during delivery. The exact amount of customs and duties differ from one carrier to another, but they typically depend on the shipment's worth.

How long does it take to ship from the US to the UK? Rules of thumbs for lead times (in regular conditions) are 1-2 weeks for regular post, 3 days for air express freight, 8-10 days for air freight, and 30-40 days for ocean freight.

Shipping to the UK from the US varies widely, from about $1.70 for a small letter (Global Forever Stamp) to $15-$300+ for packages, depending heavily on weight, speed (days vs. weeks), and carrier, with USPS cheaper for small/light items, while FedEx, UPS, and DHL offer better rates for heavier parcels (20+ lbs) through their economy services, often starting around $40-$60 for medium boxes. Expect to pay extra for insurance, tracking, and potential UK customs duties/taxes on the declared value.

The cost of shipping to UK varies based on factors like weight, size, and destination as well as any additional services that you book. For packages and pallets, both big and small, we can provide you with an instant quote on shipping rates from the U.S. to the UK.

FedEx vs UPS International Shipping If you send a 10lb package from the US to the UK, then FedEx International Priority is cheaper than UPS Worldwide Express, but the delivery time for Worldwide Express is likely to be quicker so if you're on a tight schedule, UPS may be the better option.

US to UK shipping costs vary widely from around $20 for light documents to over $100 for heavier parcels, depending heavily on speed (days vs. weeks), weight, dimensions, and courier (USPS, FedEx, DHL, UPS), with express options like FedEx Economy starting around $40-$50, while slower services like USPS Priority Mail International take 6-10 days for roughly $70-$90 for medium boxes.

USPS ® international mail services go to more than 180 countries, including Great Britain, Canada, Japan, Mexico, and Australia. Priority Mail Express International ® and Priority Mail International ® services include international tracking and some insurance.

The cheapest way to ship internationally from the USA is typically USPS First-Class Package International Service (FCPIS) for lightweight items (under 4 lbs), offering rates from around $17.85, while USPS First-Class Mail International (for letters/postcards) is cheapest for documents. For slightly heavier or larger parcels, compare services like FedEx International Connect Plus, DHL eCommerce, or using platforms like Easyship, ShipStation, and Global Shopaholics to find discounts on carriers like FedEx and UPS.