Student shipping services to France provide a wide array shipping choices which will cater to various requirements such as budgets and timelines. Even though only a short journey from the UK, using shipping services as opposed to air travel could offer significant savings. Students are offered the flexibility to select the option that best meets their requirements and preferred options. Additionally, our storage packages and also door-to-door pick up services, allow students to combine shipments with other services which can reduce costs and optimise time and efficiency.
Shipping luggage to France presents a number of advantages over transporting it via airports, due to shipping offering a more convenient and hassle-free solution for travellers. Unlike the potential issues that may arise from air travel, luggage shipping services allow travellers to transport their belongings without worrying about weight restrictions, size limitations, or security checks. By choosing luggage shipping, travellers can avoid the inconvenience of traipsing heavy bags through busy airports and suffering with long queues at check-in and baggage drop-off counters. Instead, they can enjoy the convenience of having their luggage collected and then efficiently delivered to their destination in France, whether it be a house, hotel, apartment, or university campus.
Furthermore, shipping luggage to France removes or greatly reduces the risk of lost or damaged baggage which can be associated with air travel. By using reliable tracking systems and with insurance options provided by shipping companies, travellers can take solace that their belongings will reach their destination safely and securely. Shipping luggage to France improves and enhances the travel experience, enabling travellers to focus on enjoying their journey without the hassle of managing their bags at airports. It also offers a convenient and efficient alternative when travelling to France for academic or leisure purposes.
This approach to student shipping and luggage transport to France ensures a worry-free and faultless relocation experience for students and travellers alike, offering convenience, and peace of mind throughout the process.
Paris, Bordeaux, Nice, Calais, Cherbourg, Marseille, Lens and Rennes.
For shipping orders within the UK it usually takes 1-2 days for your items to arrive after they’ve been collected. For international shipping orders it depends on the destination country, town and customs processing time.
For a shipping order we will send you a tracking link and any additional information required for live tracking.
Shipping for any box or suitcase has a flat rate of £24.99 / item. You can calculate shipping fees using our calculator on our booking page. In addition to the shipping costs you can expect to pay £11.99 if using Kit Keeper boxes.
Whether you’re storing your belongings with us, or using our shipping services, we highly recommend purchasing our brand new double-walled cardboard boxes to keep our items safe. You can also purchase our strong and durable packing tape, to ensure that your boxes are securely shut. If you order bubblewrap, we will send you 5 metres of brand new bubble wrap for your fragile and precious items. We recommend using bubble wrap to keep any delicate belongings safe. We cannot take responsibility for any breakages, if you don’t use bubble wrap or other suitable protective packaging and also don’t follow the packing guidelines. We will keep your items safe, but you have to do your part by packing them right!
We offer 4 different box sizes. Small Box (30x30x30cm). Medium Box (35x35x35cm). Large Box (40x40x4cm). Extra Large Box (46x46x46cm). Please note when packing that no box can weigh 25kg when packed.
If you’re not sure how many boxes you need, when on our booking page here click “Suggested packages” on the booking page to see what we recommend depending on how much you are shipping.
As standard, we do not collect on either weekends or bank holidays. There are rare cases where we can accommodate weekend collection for an extra fee. In order to enquire please contact a member of our team.
Shipping to France requires certain documentation and customs clearance. Student shipping services are able to support and help students in completing the relevant paperwork, in order to ensure their belongings are shipped without any issues. They are also able to offer advice on any important customs regulations or restrictions that may apply to particular items. This includes providing assistance with the sometimes complex customs systems, as well as ensuring all the relevant documentation is accurate and completed to the required standard to avoid delays or issues at customs.
Student shipping services also extend their invaluable support and assistance to students throughout the shipping process. This can be in the form of addressing queries, resolving issues, or offering additional guidance. This also includes providing responsive customer support channels, accessible via phone, email, or live chat, to address any concerns or questions that may arise during the process from start to finish.
Advantages of Student Shipping to France: