UK Parcel Forwarding to Ireland
Shop UK retailers that won't deliver to Ireland — use your PostUK UK address and we forward your parcels straight to your Irish door.
Not a courier. A forwarding service — get a UK address, shop anywhere, forward to Ireland.
99p first month, then £7.99/month.
Shipping from the UK to Ireland — How It Works
Many UK retailers stopped shipping to Ireland after Brexit, so customers in Ireland can no longer order directly from their favourite UK shops. PostUK solves this by giving you a real UK delivery address for Ireland at our depot. UK retailers ship to you as normal, and we forward your parcel on to Ireland.
Whether you're in Dublin, Cork, Galway or anywhere else in Ireland, PostUK lets you compare courier options including Royal Mail and Parcelforce, see the full shipping cost upfront, and track your parcel all the way to your door.
How to Send a Parcel to Ireland from the UK
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Sign up and get your UK delivery address
Create a PostUK account and receive your personal UK address at our depot. Use it immediately when shopping with any UK retailer. -
Shop with UK retailers and send parcels to your UK address
Enter your PostUK UK address at checkout. UK retailers ship to you as normal — no special arrangements needed. -
We receive your parcel at our depot
When your parcel arrives, it shows up in your account dashboard. You'll be notified and can review the details. -
Choose a courier service and pay online
Select from available courier options for shipping to Ireland — including Royal Mail Tracked and Parcelforce. See the full price before you commit. -
Track delivery to Ireland
Once dispatched, track your parcel from our UK depot to your address in Ireland. Estimated delivery times are shown before payment.
Cost to Send a Parcel to Ireland from the UK
Forwarding prices depend on parcel weight, dimensions (volumetric weight), destination, and courier service. With PostUK, you see available options and the full total before you pay. A handling fee applies per shipment — subscribers benefit from reduced handling rates.
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
Subscribers benefit from reduced handling rates and faster checkout. Your final total is always shown before you pay.
Prices above reflect courier charges only. A handling fee applies and varies by account type. If your parcel is bulky, couriers may price by volumetric weight. Your full total is displayed before checkout. Read: Volumetric weight explained.
For a full cost estimate, use the Quick Quote tool or see our shipping UK to Ireland cost guide.
Why Use a UK Parcel Forwarding Service for Ireland?
- Access UK-only retailers: many popular UK shops — including Currys, Argos, Next, Marks & Spencer and others — do not ship to Ireland. A UK forwarding address gives you full access.
- Better control over shipping options: instead of being locked into a retailer's international shipping terms, you choose your own courier and service level when forwarding to Ireland.
- Parcel consolidation: ordered from several UK retailers? PostUK can combine multiple parcels into a single shipment to Ireland, reducing your overall postage costs.
- Tracked delivery: every shipment includes tracking so you can follow your parcel from the UK to Ireland.
- Transparent pricing: see the full shipping cost before you pay. No surprises, no hidden fees from PostUK.
Customs When Sending a Parcel to Ireland
Ireland is part of the EU, which means parcels sent from Great Britain to Ireland after Brexit are treated as imports from outside the EU. This has customs implications worth understanding before you shop.
- Customs duty: parcels with a declared value under €150 are generally exempt from EU customs duty. Above this threshold, duty may apply depending on the goods category.
- Irish VAT: even for parcels under €150, Irish VAT (currently 23% standard rate) may still be charged by customs on import. This is separate from any VAT paid at the point of purchase in the UK.
- Who pays: any applicable customs charges or import VAT are the responsibility of the recipient. These are separate from PostUK's shipping fees and are not collected by us.
- Accurate declarations: providing accurate item descriptions helps avoid delays at customs. PostUK completes export documentation based on the parcel contents.
For more detail, see our customs and duties guide.
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, then forwards your parcels to Ireland.
FAQs About Sending a Parcel to Ireland
How much does it cost to send a parcel to Ireland from the UK?
Prices depend on parcel weight and the courier selected. Royal Mail Tracked starts from £18.55 for parcels up to 0.5kg. Parcelforce handles heavier parcels from £24.22 for up to 2kg. A handling fee also applies — subscribers get reduced rates. Your full total is shown before you pay. Use the Quick Quote tool for an exact figure.
How long does it take to send a parcel to Ireland?
Delivery times depend on the courier service you choose. Standard services to Ireland typically take 3–5 working days from dispatch. Estimated delivery times are shown before payment.
Will I have to pay Irish customs duties or VAT?
Possibly. Ireland is in the EU, so UK imports may be subject to Irish VAT (23% standard rate) and, for orders over €150, customs duty. These charges are assessed by Irish customs and are the responsibility of the recipient — they are not included in PostUK's shipping fees.
Can I track my parcel to Ireland?
Yes. Tracking is included with every shipment. Once your parcel has been dispatched, you can follow it from our UK depot to your address in Ireland.
Can I buy from UK shops that do not ship to Ireland?
Yes — that's exactly what PostUK is for. You get a real UK delivery address, so UK retailers ship to you as normal. PostUK then forwards the parcel on to Ireland. It works for any UK shop, including those that stopped international shipping after Brexit.
Can I combine multiple parcels into one shipment to Ireland?
Yes. PostUK offers parcel consolidation. If you have ordered from several UK retailers, we can combine the parcels into a single shipment to Ireland — which is often more cost-effective than forwarding each parcel separately.
What is the best way to send a parcel from the UK to Ireland?
The most straightforward way to send a parcel from the UK to Ireland is to use a forwarding service like PostUK. You get a UK delivery address, shop from any UK retailer, and we handle the shipping to Ireland. You choose the courier — Royal Mail Tracked or Parcelforce — and see the full cost before you pay. This approach also lets you buy from UK shops that don't offer international delivery.
Do I need a customs form to send a parcel from the UK to Ireland?
Yes. Since Brexit, parcels sent from Great Britain to Ireland require customs documentation. PostUK handles export paperwork based on the parcel contents — you do not need to complete customs forms yourself. Accurate item descriptions help avoid delays. See our customs and duties guide for more detail.
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