Moving to the UK from the US
Do you plan on moving from the U.S. to the U.K.? Are you looking for solutions to help ship your household goods, personal vehicles, and other possessions? Ship DEI has been in business for over 30 years. In that time, we have helped thousands of people relocate to the United Kingdom. Our focus is on the safety of your goods while in transit. Click on the button to get a quote today!
Moving to the United Kingdom
Especially if you’ve never done this before, you likely have a lot of questions when moving yourself or your family to the UK from the U.S. That’s where Direct Express Inc.’s expertise comes in. We would be happy to guide you through the process from the first phone call to the pickup of your belongings at the destination port.
Our services include secure packaging and transportation from the USA to the UK, offering full logistics solutions that assist you in shipping household goods and personal vehicles. We have experience coordinating the shipment of household goods, vehicles, and more from one country to another.
Our mission is to get your goods to the UK as quickly and as safely as possible. The UK currently plays host to more than 200,000 U.S nationals, and many more are making the trek every year. These include members of the military, diplomats, and just ordinary people who want to relocate here. Plus, there are many British nationals who make the return journey to the UK after spending some time living abroad in the United States.
Rely on our 30 years of experience in the import/export business. Click the link or call us at +001.310.324.2100 to get your free quote on moving to the UK.
Our Process: Moving to the UK from the USA
Our process of shipping cars, boats, and household goods to the UK has been finely honed over nearly three decades. The UK is one of our most frequently visited countries, as so many people decide to move here for recreation, military or business.
Here’s an overview of what you can expect when moving to the UK, a sovereign country in Europe home to England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland:
✓ Secure a quote from Direct Express Inc.
✓ Pack up your household goods (we can help).
✓ We pick up your belongings and deliver them to the departure port nearest you.
✓ We load and secure your belongings onto a ship or plane depending on the shipping option you have selected.
✓ Your goods are delivered to your specified port upon arrival in the UK.
Check out these examples of the goods we ship from the U.S. to the UK as well as the extra services we offer:
✓ Cars
✓ Motorcycles
✓ Household goods
✓ Boats
✓ Door-to-door full-service moves
✓ Customs clearance and documentation
✓ Accurate quotes based on volume
✓ Packing and wrapping
✓ Pickup and delivery from anywhere in the USA
✓ Enclosed storage
Destination Ports in the UK
We make the process of moving convenient and affordable, giving our clients a wide selection of household moving services as well as military moves. Did you know we handle thousands of international household moves each year for families, individuals, and members of the military?
We ship vehicles and household goods to these major cities and ports in the UK:
✓ Felixstowe
✓ London
✓ Thamesport
✓ Birmingham
✓ Glasgow
✓ Liverpool
✓ Newcastle
✓ Leeds
✓ Tilbury
✓ Manchester
✓ Sheffield
The port at which your goods will be received will depend on which one your new home or military base is closest to.
Departure Ports in the USA
From shipment preparation to documentation to Customs clearances, we take care of everything so you don’t have to. There’s a good reason why we are the premier experts in overseas shipping!
We ship cars and household goods to the UK from the following ports in the USA:
✓ Los Angeles, CA
✓ Houston, TX
✓ Savannah, GA
✓ New Jersey, NJ
✓ Miami, FL
✓ Jacksonville, FL
✓ New York
The port your goods will set sail from will depend on which one you are located closest to.
Shipping Options When Moving to the UK from the US
The one you choose will depend on your timeline, budget, and needs, but we offer three convenient shipping options for you (shared container, sole container, and air freight):
Shared Container
Shared container: Only want to pay for the actual volume you ship? This shared container option is good because you may not have enough cargo to fill a 40-ft container and don’t want to pay more than you should just because you can’t fill it.
Sole Container
Sole container: Want a 20- or 40-foot shipping container all to yourself at a flat rate? This is a good option because your belongings will be the only cargo in there. You will pay more but it’s faster because you don’t have to wait for the container to be filled by other customers who are also moving to the UK.
Air Freight
Air freight: Got smaller shipments and don’t care about paying a premium? This is the fastest yet most expensive option.
How Long Does it Take to Ship Goods to the UK?
Wondering how long it will take for your goods to get from the USA to the UK? We know it can be stressful when worrying about how long the process takes. We minimize the disruption by ensuring your goods are delivered as soon as possible.
Transit times will vary depending on the location of the departure port. Let’s say you are shipping from the East Coast of the United States to the UK; that journey typically takes between 11 and 17 days. Or, if you are shipping from the West Coast, you can expect the journey to take up to four weeks.
The shipping option that you have selected, how many belongings you have, and which port you are sailing out of all have a hand in determining the final price tag.
What Do You Need When Moving to the UK From the USA?
Shipments from the U.S. to the U.K. often require the payment of taxes and duties. These payments are your sole responsibility and not that of Ship DEI or any of its employees and agents. When shipping household goods to the U.K. from the U.S., you usually do not have to pay anything — provided you have owned and used the goods for at least six months and provided you don’t intend to sell or gift them to anyone else. All your possessions will be thoroughly inspected at the time of loading.
You will need to provide the following in order to ship a car and household goods to the UK from the U.S.:
✓ Itemized list of your possessions.
✓ Monetary value for each of those items.
✓ Note the box in which the item is packed.
We will help you with these steps and all other required documentation.
How Much Does it Cost to Ship a Car to the UK?
There are many factors determining the cost of moving from the U.S. to the U.K., mainly the volume of your goods. Do they fill up an entire container? If yes, then there won’t be sharing of space with anyone, which can increase the cost.
Other factors that come into play include the distance between the departure and destination ports, your own distance from the departure port, whether we will be doing the packing for you, the shipping option is chosen, and whether you have chosen door-to-door delivery.
It’s always wise to call us or fill out our online form for a custom quote. This will give you the most accurate price.
Why Choose Direct Express Inc.?
There are many moving parts when coordinating a move to the UK from the USA. You concentrate on prepping your family for the move, while we take care of the details, such as Customs clearances and documentation. Because we have been doing this for three decades, we know the process like the backs of our hands. We ensure a seamless process of transporting your household goods, personal effects, and cars from one country to another so you can rest easy.
If you are planning to move from the U.S. to the UK, get a free quote now when you fill out our online form or call us at +001.310.324.2100.
Service Option Packages
ECONOMY SHIPPING SERVICE OPTION
- You pack your household goods at your own pace and deliver them to our loading depot.
- We receive and document via photos and reports, we will load them into a container for shipping and clear them with US Customs.
- Once at the destination, our agent will assist you with clearing your household goods through Customs at the destination.Â
- Pick up your household goods at the destination depot.
- Most Affordable Option.
STANDARD SHIPPING SERVICE OPTION
- You pack your household goods at your own pace and deliver them to our loading depot.
- Our team will unload and receive, documents via photos and reports, we will load them into a container for shipping and clear them with US Customs.
- Once at the destination, our agent will assist you with clearing your household goods through Customs at the destination.
- Door delivery of your household goods will be scheduled to fit your needs by our destination agent.
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PRIORITY SHIPPING SERVICE OPTION
- You pack your household goods at your own pace and we will deliver a container to your door for you to load.
- We will schedule the collection and transport of fully loaded containers and deliver to the port for shipping and clear them with US Customs.
- Once at the destination, our agent will assist you with clearing your household goods through Customs at the destination.
- Door delivery of your household goods will be scheduled to best fit your needs by our destination agent.
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PREMIUM SHIPPING SERVICE OPTION
- We will send a team to carefully pack and load into a container for shipping.
- We will schedule the collection and transport of fully loaded containers and deliver to the port for shipping and clear them with US Customs.
- Once at the destination, our agent will assist you with clearing your household goods through Customs at the destination.
- Door delivery of your household goods will be scheduled to best fit your needs by our destination agent.
- Door delivery of your household goods will be scheduled to best fit your needs by our destination agent.
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