Ship UK Parcels to Ireland
Buy from UK retailers that don’t ship to Ireland. PostUK gives you a real UK delivery address and forwards your parcels to Ireland with full tracking and transparent pricing.
From £7.99/month. No payment to get started.
UK Parcel Forwarding to Ireland Made Simple
Many UK online shops no longer deliver to Ireland. PostUK solves this by providing you with a UK delivery address. Simply shop as normal, send your order to your PostUK address, and we’ll take care of forwarding it to Ireland.
Once your parcel arrives at our UK depot, you can choose from available courier services, pay securely online, and track delivery all the way to your door.
If you’re searching for ship from UK to Ireland, shipping to Ireland or postage to Ireland, PostUK is a UK address and parcel forwarding service: you deliver within the UK first, then choose a tracked courier option to Ireland and pay online. For pricing details, see shipping UK to Ireland cost.
This is different from standard “postage to Ireland”: you’re using a UK address first, so you can buy from UK-only retailers, then forward internationally.
How It Works
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Get your UK delivery address
Register with PostUK and use your UK address when shopping online. -
We receive your parcel
When the parcel arrives at our depot, it appears in your account. -
Choose shipping to Ireland and pay
Select a courier service to Ireland and pay securely online. -
Track delivery
Follow your parcel’s journey until it reaches you.
Popular UK Retailers That Don't Ship to Ireland
Many of the UK's most popular shops only deliver within the UK. PostUK lets you buy from all of them using your UK delivery address.
Transparent Pricing (Ireland)
Forwarding prices depend on parcel weight, size (volumetric weight), destination and courier service. With PostUK, you see available options and total cost before you pay.
Below are our courier shipping-only price bands for Ireland, based on parcel weight. A handling fee applies and varies by account type (Subscriber or Non-Subscriber) — Subscribers benefit from reduced handling rates. Your account shows the full total before you pay.
Royal Mail Tracked (Ireland)
| Weight band | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 0 – 0.5 kg | £18.55 | Tracked service to Ireland. |
| 0.5 – 1 kg | £19.66 | Tracked service to Ireland. |
| 1 – 1.5 kg | £22.33 | Tracked service to Ireland. |
| 1.5 – 2 kg | £24.55 | Tracked service to Ireland. |
Parcelforce (Ireland)
| Weight band | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 0 – 2 kg | £24.22 | Good for heavier parcels vs Royal Mail bands. |
| 2 – 5 kg | £32.56 | Tracked courier service to Ireland. |
| 5 – 10 kg | £39.44 | Tracked courier service to Ireland. |
| 10 – 30 kg | £47.33 | Up to 30kg, anywhere in Ireland. |
Save on Handling with a Subscription
Handling fees vary by account type. Subscribers benefit from reduced handling rates and faster checkout. Your final total is always shown before you pay.
Shipping prices above reflect courier charges only. A handling fee applies and varies by account type — Subscribers receive reduced handling rates. Any customs duties or VAT (if applicable) are payable by the customer. If your parcel is bulky, couriers may price by dimensions (volumetric weight). Your full total is displayed before checkout. Read: Volumetric weight explained.
Customs & VAT (UK → Ireland)
For UK → Ireland shipments, customs/VAT treatment depends on the parcel contents and declared value. When you create a shipment, you may need to provide accurate item descriptions and values. Any customs/VAT charges (if applicable) are the customer’s responsibility.
If you’re unsure what to declare, read: UK customs and duties explained.
Why Irish Customers Use PostUK
- Access UK-only retailers: deliver within the UK, then forward to Ireland.
- Clear courier pricing: shipping-only price bands shown upfront.
- Tracked shipping: follow your parcel from dispatch to delivery.
- Consolidation: combine multiple parcels into one shipment to reduce overall cost.
If you want a reliable way to ship from the UK to Ireland, a UK address and parcel-forwarding service gives you more options — especially when retailers refuse Ireland delivery.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a UK address for Ireland?
A UK address lets you buy from UK retailers and have parcels delivered to a UK depot. PostUK then forwards the parcel on to Ireland.
Can I ship from any UK retailer?
Yes. As long as the retailer delivers within the UK, you can use your PostUK delivery address.
How long does forwarding to Ireland take?
Delivery times depend on the courier service you choose. Estimated delivery times are shown before payment.
Do you handle customs and VAT?
Customs requirements depend on the parcel contents and destination. Any applicable customs/VAT charges are the responsibility of the customer.
Can I track my parcel?
Yes. Tracking information is provided once your parcel has been dispatched.
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Start Using Your UK Address for Ireland
Create an account, get your UK delivery address, and forward your first parcel to Ireland with PostUK.