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Moving from Northampton to another part of the UK is a big decision. Giant Van makes the actual move straightforward. We handle long distance removals across England, Scotland, and Wales from our base serving the Northampton area. If you are leaving a flat on Abington Street or a house in Kingsthorpe, our teams load, transport, and unload everything safely. Call us on 020 3129 6180 for a free quote today.
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Quick AnswerLong distance removals from Northampton covering all NN postcodes from NN1 through NN29. We serve Northampton town centre (NN1), Kingsthorpe (NN2), Weston Favell and Moulton (NN3), Far Cotton and Wootton (NN4), Duston and St James (NN5), Brixworth and Long Buckby (NN6), Wellingborough (NN8), Daventry (NN11), Towcester (NN12), Kettering (NN14 to NN16), and Rushden (NN10). Our base near the A45 and M1 junction gives us fast access to the entire national motorway network for moves to London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Bristol, Cardiff, and all points between. Call 020 3129 6180 to confirm coverage for your specific postcode.
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Typical Properties in Full UK Coverage from £45
Understanding the property mix helps us plan the right crew size, van, and equipment for your move.
Semi-Detached
28%
Terraced Houses
26%
Flats & Apartments
22%
Detached Houses
18%
Bungalows
6%
Average Property Era: Mixed stock
Long Distance Removals from Northampton: What to Expect
Removals Northampton residents need are rarely straightforward. You might be heading to Edinburgh, Bristol, Cardiff, or anywhere in between. Long distance moves differ from local ones in several important ways, and knowing what to expect removes a lot of stress before moving day.
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First, the journey itself. A removal from Northampton to Glasgow covers roughly 320 miles. A move to Brighton is about 100 miles. Both are classed as long distance, and both require a larger vehicle, more careful loading, and more experienced drivers than a local van hire.
Giant Van sends two-person teams on all long distance jobs. One person drives while both team members handle loading and unloading. This approach keeps your belongings safe during a long motorway run and means you are not paying for a solo driver who cannot properly manage heavy items.
Our vehicles are equipped with furniture blankets, ratchet straps, and load bars. Fragile items are wrapped before they go into the van. We do not stack boxes directly against furniture. Every job follows the same loading system, whether we are moving a studio flat or a four-bedroom house.
Long distance removals from Northampton typically run on weekday mornings. We aim to arrive at your Northampton address between 7:30 am and 9:00 am, load within two to four hours depending on property size, and have you unloading at your new home well before evening. Overnight runs are available on request for very long distances.
Northampton Road Access and Vehicle Logistics
Northampton sits at the junction of the M1 and A45, which makes it one of the better-positioned towns in the East Midlands for long distance removals.
Our drivers know the local road network well, including which routes to avoid during peak school-run times and where parking restrictions apply in the town centre.
In the Abington and St James areas, on-street parking is managed by Northampton Borough Council permit zones.
We apply for suspension notices at least 48 hours in advance for properties where our vehicles cannot park without a permit. This prevents last-minute delays on moving day.
The St James Road corridor and the Billing Road areas can see slow-moving traffic between 7:45 am and 9:15 am.
For properties in those postcodes, we often schedule a slightly earlier arrival or adjust the route to come in from the Weston Favell direction via the A45.
For properties in Kingsthorpe (NN2), Far Cotton (NN4), and Duston (NN5), access is generally straightforward.
Our standard Luton vans and long-wheelbase vehicles can reach most residential streets without difficulty. For tighter streets in the Semilong or Grafton areas, we use a smaller Transit as a shuttle to the main van where the road width is under 3.5 metres.
We survey access requirements during your booking call.
If you tell us the postcode, we look it up on our route map and confirm the right vehicle before your moving day.
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Removals Northampton Pricing Guide
All prices below are fixed quotes, not estimates. The price you are given covers your full job with no additions on moving day unless the scope of work changes significantly from what was quoted. Man and Van: £45 to £300. The lower end covers short local collections within Northampton (NN1 to NN5 zone). The upper end covers a full-day man and van service for a one-bedroom flat moving to a destination more than 150 miles from Northampton. All man and van bookings over 50 miles include two team members. House Removals: £250 to £850. A two-bedroom flat from Kingsthorpe (NN2) to Birmingham sits toward the lower end of this range at approximately £280 to £350. A four-bedroom house from Wootton (NN4) to Edinburgh is typically priced between £700 and £850, depending on the volume of goods and access at both ends. Office Removals: £300 to £600. Office moves are priced by the number of workstations, filing cabinets, and specialist IT equipment rather than by room count. A 10-person office in the Northampton town centre (NN1) relocating to Leicester would typically fall between £350 and £450. Packing services are available as an add-on from £80 for a one-bedroom flat up to £240 for a full four-bedroom house pack. Materials are charged separately. Storage is available from £30 per week for a standard 50 sq ft unit at our NN3 facility. Call 020 3129 6180 to get your fixed price.
Property SizeStarting Price
Studio / 1-bed flatFrom £149
2-bed houseFrom £249Most Popular
3-bed houseFrom £399
4-bed houseFrom £549
Man and van (hourly)From £39/hr
All prices include a fully insured crew, van, and moving blankets. Packing services available as add-ons.
Get your exact priceTips for Preparing Your Northampton Home Before Moving Day
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These tips apply if you are in a rented flat near the university campus or a four-bedroom detached in Harlestone.
Charity shops on Abington Street and St James Retail Park accept furniture donations. The Northampton Borough Council tip on Nene Valley Way takes items that charities will not collect. Reducing the volume by even 15 percent can drop your job into a smaller pricing bracket.
Our teams load boxes in the order they need to be unloaded, so clear labels speed everything up at the other end.
We can disassemble and reassemble furniture as an add-on service, but if you handle it yourself ahead of time, we can usually save 30 to 45 minutes on a standard three-bedroom house move.
Appliances that still hold water are heavier and risk leaking during transport. Secure the washing machine drum with transit bolts if you still have them.
Applications take at least two working days and cost around £36. We can handle this on your behalf for an admin fee of £15.
How Removals in Full UK Coverage from £45 Work
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Tell us about your move
Enter your collection and delivery addresses, select your property size, and list any large items. See a fixed price in under 60 seconds.
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Choose your moving day
Pick a date and time slot that works for you. Add packing materials or extra helpers if you need them.
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Relax while we move you in
A fully insured crew arrives on time, wraps and loads your belongings, and delivers everything to your new home.
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What Your Giant Van Removal Includes
When you book long distance removals through Giant Van from Northampton, the price covers more than just driving.
Here is exactly what is included in every booking.
A two-person professional team handles all loading and unloading.
No single-driver services are offered on long distance jobs.
Both team members are experienced removals workers, not casual labour hired through an agency.
All vehicles carry furniture blankets, protective floor runners, and strapping equipment.
We lay floor runners from your front door to the van to protect carpets and hard floors.
Every item of furniture is wrapped before it leaves your property.
We provide standard liability cover for belongings in transit.
Items are covered against loss or damage caused by our team during the move.
This is not full contents insurance, so we recommend checking your home insurance policy covers goods in transit or purchasing a short-term contents in transit policy through a provider such as Buzzmove or AXA.
The price includes one shuttle trip if your property has restricted vehicle access, as described in the access section above.
Dismantling and reassembly of basic flat-pack furniture (beds, wardrobe carcasses, dining tables) is available as a paid add-on at £35 per item.
Packing materials including double-walled boxes, wardrobe boxes, and packing paper are available to order in advance.
A standard three-bedroom house requires approximately 40 to 50 medium boxes.
We can deliver these to your Northampton address the week before your move for an additional charge.
Storage is available if your move involves a gap between leaving your Northampton property and accessing your new one.
We operate secure storage from a facility in the NN3 postcode area.
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DIY Move vs Professional Removal
DIY Move
- Van hire: £80–200 per day plus fuel
- No transit insurance for belongings
- Physical effort and injury risk
- Friends needed — plans fall through
- Multiple trips if van too small
Professional Removal
- Fixed price — no surprise charges
- £10,000 goods-in-transit insurance
- Trained crew handles heavy items
- Right-sized van every time
- Furniture blankets and straps provided
How to Book Long Distance Removals from Northampton in 4 Steps
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Booking with Giant Van takes less than ten minutes.
Here is how the process works from your first call to moving day.
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Step one: Call us on or complete our online quote form.
Tell us your Northampton postcode, the destination postcode, the property type, and your preferred moving date. We will give you a fixed price on the call or within two hours by email.
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Step two: Confirm your booking with a deposit.
We require a 25 percent deposit to secure your date. The deposit is fully refundable if you cancel more than 14 days before your move. Closer cancellations are handled on a case-by-case basis.
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Step three: We send a confirmation email with all job details, your team contact, and a pre-move checklist specific to your property type.
If you have any access requirements, key collection arrangements, or special items such as a piano or artwork, note these during this stage.
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Step four: On moving day, your team arrives at your Northampton address at the agreed time.
The team leader walks through the property with you before loading begins to confirm the item list and discuss any fragile or high-value items. Payment of the remaining balance is taken on completion, once you have checked that everything has arrived safely at your new address.
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Areas We Cover Around Northampton
Giant Van collects from all Northampton postcodes and from surrounding towns and villages within a 15-mile radius at no extra charge.
Within Northampton town: NN1 (town centre, Abington, St Giles), NN2 (Kingsthorpe, Boughton), NN3 (Weston Favell, Moulton, Overstone), NN4 (Far Cotton, Wootton, Hardingstone), NN5 (Duston, New Duston, St James), and NN6 (surrounding villages including Brixworth, Long Buckby, and Guilsborough).
Extended coverage at standard rates includes Wellingborough (NN8, NN29), Kettering (NN14, NN15, NN16), Daventry (NN11), Towcester (NN12), and Rushden (NN10).
For destinations, we cover the whole of mainland UK.
Our most frequent long distance routes from Northampton go to:
London and the South East: typical transit time 1.5 to 2.5 hours depending on destination.
We avoid the M25 during peak hours and route via the A1 or M40 where appropriate.
The North West: Manchester, Liverpool, and Leeds are typically 2.5 to 3.5 hours from Northampton via the M6.
Scotland: Edinburgh and Glasgow require an early start, usually 6:30 am collection, for a same-day delivery.
Overnight service is available for Aberdeen and the Highlands.
The South West: Bristol, Exeter, and Plymouth are 2 to 4 hours via the M5.
Wales: Cardiff and Swansea are approximately 2.5 hours via the M50 and M4.
We do not currently offer international removals or moves to Northern Ireland or the Isle of Man.
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Why Northampton Residents Choose Giant Van
The removals market around Northampton includes sole traders, large national companies, and everything in between. Here is what makes Giant Van a practical choice for long distance work.
Fixed pricing with no hidden charges. The quote you receive covers the full job. Fuel, road tolls, the Congestion Charge (if your London destination requires it), and the second team member are all included. We do not add surcharges on moving day. The only things that change the price are significant changes to the item list or access problems you have not told us about.
Experienced long distance drivers. All our drivers hold Category C licences and have completed a minimum of 100 long distance removal jobs before working without a senior team leader. They know the weight distribution requirements for a 7.5-tonne Luton van on a three-hour motorway run.
Direct communication. You will speak to a real person on , not a chatbot or an overseas call centre. Our team based in the NN area handles all quotes and bookings. On moving day, you have a direct mobile number for your team leader.
Transparent insurance position. We tell you exactly what our standard liability covers and what it does not. We do not imply that your belongings are fully insured when they are covered only for our negligence.
We have been operating long distance removals from the Northampton area since 2015. In that time, we have moved families to every region of the UK and built a repeat-customer rate above 40 percent, which is unusually high in this sector.
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When Is the Best Time to Move?
UK moving demand follows seasonal patterns. Off-peak months typically offer lower prices and more crew availability.
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Best Times to Book Removals in Northampton
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Here is what the data from our booking system shows about patterns in this area.
School-year calendars drive August demand as families aim to settle before September term starts. During these peak windows, prices at the upper end of our range apply and availability can be limited to two to three weeks out.
Prices during these months are typically 10 to 15 percent lower for equivalent job sizes, and we can often accommodate bookings with as little as five to seven days' notice.
Friday is the most requested day because solicitors release completion funds on Fridays, and Monday is popular because people want a full weekend to settle. Moving on a Wednesday can save £50 to £120 compared with the same job on a Friday.
Delays at the solicitor's office can push your access back by hours, leaving a loaded van sitting outside a property you cannot enter. Where possible, complete on a Thursday and move on Friday, or complete on a Wednesday and move on Thursday. This gives you a buffer day if the chain has delays.
For January to March, one week is usually sufficient.
Giant Van vs Other Northampton Removal Options
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Here is an honest comparison so you can make an informed decision.
The risk is capacity and reliability. A sole trader with a single van has no backup vehicle if the van breaks down. On long distance jobs over 200 miles, a sole trader typically works alone, which slows loading and unloading significantly. Insurance cover varies and is not always clearly explained.
Prices are typically 30 to 60 percent higher than Giant Van for equivalent jobs. They suit complex international moves or situations where extensive insurance cover is the primary requirement. For a straightforward long distance removal from Northampton, the additional cost rarely reflects a proportional improvement in service quality.
A self-drive 3.5-tonne Transit from Northampton to Manchester return trip costs roughly £150 to £200 in hire fees plus £80 to £120 in fuel. Add time off work and physical effort, and the true cost often exceeds a professional removal quote.
Giant Van has handled long distance removals from the Northampton area since 2015. Our team understands the road network, the parking restrictions, and the access challenges that come with moving from a town that sits at the junction of two major motorways. We serve the full NN postcode range from NN1 through NN29.
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Every long distance booking includes a two-person team, protective wrapping, furniture blankets, and a fixed price that does not change on moving day. We do not use agency drivers or casual staff on long distance jobs. Our team leaders are experienced removals professionals who have completed hundreds of long haul moves across the UK.
If you are planning a move from Northampton to any part of the UK, call us on 020 3129 6180. We will give you a fixed price on the call and explain exactly what the price covers. No obligation, no pressure, no hidden fees.
Long distance removals Northampton customers book with Giant Van because the price they see is the price they pay.
We cover all NN postcodes and deliver to every region of mainland UK.
Man and van starts at £45 for local collections and extends to £300 for full-day long distance work.
House moves are priced from £250 to £850 depending on property size and distance.
Office relocations run from £300 to £600.
Contact us on 020 3129 6180 to get your fixed quote.
Our team is available Monday to Saturday, 8:00 am to 6:00 pm.
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Full UK Coverage from £45 — FAQs
How much do long distance removals from Northampton cost?
Prices depend on your property size and destination. Man and van jobs start at £45 for local work and reach £300 for full-day long distance runs. House moves are priced from £250 to £850. Office removals run from £300 to £600. All quotes are fixed prices with no additions on moving day. Call for a quote specific to your move.
Which Northampton postcodes do you collect from?
We collect from all NN postcodes including NN1 (town centre), NN2 (Kingsthorpe), NN3 (Weston Favell), NN4 (Far Cotton, Wootton), NN5 (Duston), NN6 (Brixworth, Long Buckby), and the wider Wellingborough, Kettering, and Daventry areas. There is no extra charge for collections within 15 miles of Northampton town centre.
How far in advance should I book a removal from Northampton?
Book at least three weeks ahead for moves in July, August, and the last weekend of any month. For moves in January to March or midweek slots in quieter periods, one week is usually sufficient. Summer Fridays are our most booked slots and can fill up to six weeks out. Call as soon as you have a confirmed move date.
Do you send two people on long distance moves?
Yes. All long distance removals from Northampton include a two-person team. One person drives and both team members handle loading and unloading. Single-driver services are not offered for jobs over 50 miles. This protects your belongings during loading and means the vehicle is correctly loaded for a long motorway run.
Can you handle parking restrictions in Northampton town centre?
Yes. We apply for parking suspensions on your behalf for permit zones in areas such as Abington, Semilong, and St James. Applications go to West Northamptonshire Council at least 48 hours before your move. The council fee is around £36 and we charge a £15 admin fee to handle the application. Tell us your postcode when booking and we will confirm what is needed.
What is the cheapest day to book removals in Northampton?
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday are consistently cheaper and easier to book than Friday or Monday. A Wednesday move from Northampton can cost £50 to £120 less than the same job on a Friday. January, February, and November are the cheapest months overall, with prices typically 10 to 15 percent lower than summer rates for comparable jobs.
Do you offer packing services in Northampton?
Yes. Packing is available as an add-on service. Prices start at £80 for a one-bedroom flat and reach £240 for a four-bedroom house. Packing materials (boxes, wrapping paper, tape) are charged separately. We can deliver packing supplies to your Northampton address the week before your move. Full packing bookings must be arranged at least five working days in advance.
Is storage available if there is a gap between properties?
Yes. We offer short and medium-term storage from a facility in the NN3 postcode area of Northampton. Standard units start at £30 per week for 50 square feet. Your belongings are loaded directly from your property into storage and delivered to your new address when you are ready. Storage can be arranged as part of your removal booking or separately.
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