Guide
Same Day vs Next Day Delivery
Next day is cheaper until a late delivery costs you a customer. Here's how to decide which one your job needs, in about two minutes.
From our urgent courier team in Brisbane.
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The real difference
Next day delivery goes through a network. Your parcel is collected, taken to a depot, sorted with thousands of others, loaded onto a linehaul and delivered tomorrow, if nothing goes wrong.
Same day delivery skips the network. A courier collects your item and takes it to the delivery address today. Fewer handling points means less risk of damage and a far more predictable arrival time.
When next day is fine
- The receiver doesn't need it until tomorrow or later.
- It's small, sturdy and low in value.
- You're sending lots of parcels to many addresses.
When same day pays for itself
- Someone is waiting on it: a crew, a machine, a customer or a court.
- A late delivery would cost more than the courier fee.
- The item is fragile, high value or awkward to handle.
- It's going across town or between regions, such as Brisbane to the Gold Coast.
A quick test: work out what happens if it arrives tomorrow afternoon instead of today. If the answer involves lost wages, penalty clauses or an unhappy customer, book same day.
And when even same day is too slow
Some jobs need a firm time. That's what Priority Express is for: delivered within four hours of booking, or inside a timeslot you set. Find out more about our urgent courier service.
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Before you book
How much more does same day cost?
It depends on distance and freight. Our prices show on screen before you pay, so you can compare in under a minute on the booking page.
Can I book same day delivery online?
Yes. No account needed. Enter the job, see the price, pay by card.
Do you do next day delivery too?
Yes. Pick a later pickup date when you book.
What areas do you cover?
Brisbane, the Gold Coast, the Sunshine Coast, Ipswich, Logan, Redlands and Moreton Bay, plus extended areas. See the zone map.