Same Day Courier Service in Preston and Lancashire
Preston is one of Lancashire's most important commercial and industrial centres, home to a remarkable mix of healthcare, aerospace, manufacturing and public sector organisations. From our base at Universal Square in Manchester, Preston is approximately 31 miles north via the M6 — around 35 minutes under normal driving conditions. That means Cend Couriers can offer rapid same day collections from Preston with a response time that scheduled couriers simply cannot match. We operate a fully dedicated service: your consignment gets its own vehicle and driver, travelling direct from collection to delivery without any intermediate stops.
Preston's aerospace and defence sector is one of the most significant in the UK. BAE Systems operates major facilities at both Warton Aerodrome and Samlesbury, employing thousands of skilled workers and supporting a wide network of specialist suppliers. The supply chains serving these sites have a zero-tolerance approach to downtime — a missing component or a time-critical document can halt an entire production run. Cend Couriers provides the kind of urgent, reliable same day transport that this sector demands. Whether it's a precision-machined part, a set of engineering drawings or a batch of compliance documents, we'll have a driver on the road within minutes of your call.
Healthcare is another major pillar of Preston's economy. Royal Preston Hospital is one of the largest teaching hospitals in England, and the wider Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of hundreds of thousands. Medical couriers need to be reliable, professional and fast. Cend Couriers carries medical specimens, sterile supplies, pharmaceuticals and patient records with the care and discretion these deliveries require. We understand that in healthcare, timing isn't just important — it can be critical.
Beyond Preston itself, we cover the full breadth of Lancashire and the surrounding areas. From Blackburn and Burnley in the east to Blackpool on the coast, from Chorley and Leyland to the south to Lancaster in the north, our same day courier service gives businesses across the county a fast, professional connection to Manchester and the wider UK motorway network. We're available around the clock, every day of the year — including bank holidays and weekends.
Areas We Cover from Preston
- Preston city centre and all business parks
- Warton and Samlesbury (BAE Systems)
- Royal Preston Hospital
- Blackburn
- Chorley
- Leyland
- Lancaster
- Blackpool
- Burnley
- Wigan (en route to Manchester)
Why Choose Cend Couriers in Preston?
- 31 miles from Manchester — typically 35 minutes door to door
- Dedicated vehicle — no shared loads, no depot stops
- Specialist experience in aerospace, defence and healthcare logistics
- Available 24/7, 365 days a year including bank holidays
- All vehicle sizes from motorcycle to Luton van
- Fully insured goods in transit and public liability cover
- Real-time tracking and proof of delivery provided