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Film, TV & Theatre Courier Services

Fast, reliable & discreet courier support for productions across mainland UK.

Dedicated same-day transport for props, costumes, equipment and production materials — direct from collection to delivery, with no depot handling.

✓Dedicated van✓No hub transfers✓Delivery updates & POD

Built for production deadlines

Responsive same-day transport for urgent props, equipment and materials when schedules change.

Dedicated, direct transport

Your consignment stays with one courier from collection to delivery — no hubs and no unnecessary transfers.

Studios, theatres & locations

Flexible collection and delivery between workshops, venues, rehearsal spaces, studios and on-location units.

PRODUCTION COURIER SUPPORT

Specialist same-day media courier services for production teams

Tight schedules, last-minute changes and time-critical deadlines are part of production life. We provide direct courier support between workshops, studios, theatres, rehearsal spaces, storage facilities and filming locations, keeping important production materials moving without unnecessary handovers.

From an urgent replacement prop to sensitive production paperwork or a flight case of equipment, the job is handled as a dedicated movement rather than passed through a parcel network.

Discuss a production delivery →
WHAT WE CARRY

Production materials handled with care

01Props and scenic set pieces
02Costumes and wardrobe items
03Scripts and confidential paperwork
04Camera, lighting, sound and AV equipment
05Hard drives, media cards and digital assets
06Urgent production and rehearsal materials
WAIT & RETURN

When the item needs to come straight back

Some production jobs are not one-way. We can collect, deliver, wait while an item is signed, fitted, adjusted or reviewed, then return it or continue to the next destination.

  • Script revisions and signed paperwork
  • Urgent prop adjustments
  • Costume fittings and alterations
  • On-set items requiring immediate return
Arrange a wait & return
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HOW IT WORKS

A direct route from call to curtain-up

Simple booking, one dedicated movement and clear confirmation at the other end.

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Tell us the job

Send the collection, delivery, item details and the production deadline.

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Dedicated collection

We match the van and collect directly from the studio, theatre, workshop or location.

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Direct transport

The consignment travels straight to its destination with no depot sorting or co-loading.

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Confirmed delivery

We confirm completion and provide proof of delivery so the production team knows it has arrived.

WHY CRANLEIGH COURIERS

Support that fits around production schedules

Film, television and theatre work rarely follows a standard delivery pattern. We focus on responsive communication, careful handling and direct transport so production teams have fewer moving parts to manage.

  • Fast response for changing schedules
  • Careful handling of fragile or high-value items
  • Discreet support for confidential production work
  • Direct point-to-point transport
  • Pre-booked out-of-hours support
  • Mainland UK collection and delivery
MAINLAND UK COVERAGE

Collect where the job is. Deliver where it needs to be.

We support movements between production hubs, workshops, studios, theatres and filming locations throughout mainland UK. The collection does not need to begin in Surrey.

NEED A COURIER?

Get a fast, clear quote.

Send us the collection and delivery postcodes, item details and timing. We’ll confirm availability and pricing.

INSTANT ESTIMATE

Courier quote calculator

Enter your route, choose the vehicle and tell us about any additional assistance.

ESTIMATED COURIER PRICE
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Enter route to see price
RouteEnter the journey in driving order. Mileage and London zones are calculated automatically.
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Measurements shown are approximate internal cargo lengths.
What counts as additional loading/unloading assistance?

Normal help with a straightforward collection or delivery is included. The additional assistance charge applies when the driver is required to do materially more than would reasonably be expected for a simple collection or delivery — for example repeated trips with multiple items, substantial hand-loading or unloading, stairs, carrying goods a significant distance, pallet breakdown, stacking or positioning.

If you're unsure, leave it unticked and tell us about the goods when requesting the quote.

Which vehicle size do I need?

The sizes below are a guide to the approximate usable cargo space. Manufacturer names for wheelbase and body length vary, so use the load length and examples as a practical comparison.

Small Van

Compact load space

Similar in size to a VW Caddy, Citroën Berlingo or similar.

Typically suited to parcels, boxes and small equipment.

SWB

Approx. 2.4 m internal load length

Similar in size to a Ford Transit Custom, Vauxhall Vivaro or similar.

Typically suited to multiple boxes, smaller furniture and equipment.

MWB

Approx. 3.0 m internal load length

Similar in size to a shorter Mercedes Sprinter, Ford Transit or Citroën Relay-type van.

Typically suited to larger consignments, furniture, pallets and longer items.

LWB

Approx. 4.0 m internal load length

Similar in size to a long-wheelbase Transit, Sprinter, Relay or similar.

Typically suited to long or bulky items, larger loads and multiple pallets.

XLWB

4.0 m+ internal load length

Similar in size to an extra-long Sprinter, Relay, Renault Master or similar.

Typically suited to very long or high-volume consignments.

Luton

Large load area

Usually supplied with a tail lift. Box body or curtain-sided vehicles can be provided on request.

Typically suited to furniture, bulky goods and higher-volume loads.

Vehicle examples are for guidance only. Exact internal dimensions and payloads vary between vehicles. If your goods are close to the stated size, include their dimensions and weight when requesting your quote and we'll confirm the most suitable vehicle.

Important pricing information

Waiting timeUp to 30 minutes loading or unloading time is included at each location. Additional waiting may be charged later in 30-minute increments.

Your estimateLondon zone mileage is detected from the route. Congestion Charge is added automatically where the route enters the zone. Tolls, parking or unusual access costs may be added when we confirm the booking.

We'll calculate the driving route and estimate from the information above.