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Long Distance Moving Specialists
Planning a long distance move from or within Wiltshire? Giant Van provides professional wiltshire removals for homes, flats, and offices across the county and throughout the UK. If you are leaving a Victorian terrace on St. Ann Street in Salisbury or a modern semi on Pinehurst Road in Swindon, our trained team handles every stage of your move with care. Call us on 020 3129 6180 for a no-obligation quote.
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Quick AnswerLong distance removals across all of Wiltshire, including Salisbury (SP1, SP2, SP4), Swindon (SN1, SN2, SN3, SN5, SN25), Chippenham (SN14, SN15), Trowbridge (BA14), Devizes (SN10), Marlborough (SN8), Warminster (BA12), Amesbury (SP4), Calne (SN11), Bradford-on-Avon, Melksham, Tisbury, Mere, and Highworth. We move customers from any Wiltshire address to any mainland UK destination. Call 020 3129 6180 to book.
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Typical Properties in Moving Specialists
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
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Average Property Era: Mixed stock
Long Distance Removals in Wiltshire: What You Need to Know
Wiltshire stretches across 1,346 square miles of southern England, from the market towns of Chippenham and Marlborough in the north to the cathedral city of Salisbury in the south. Moving out of or into this county often means navigating both rural lanes and busy A-roads, including the A303, A36, and the M4 corridor.
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Long distance removals from Wiltshire typically involve journeys exceeding 50 miles, though many of our customers relocate much further, moving to Scotland, Wales, or the far corners of England. Distances from key Wiltshire towns to major UK cities give a clear picture of what to expect. Salisbury to Manchester is roughly 210 miles. Swindon to Edinburgh is around 390 miles. Chippenham to London is approximately 100 miles.
Giant Van has completed long distance wiltshire removals for over a decade. We understand the pinch points on the A350 near Warminster, the tight turns on Fisherton Street in Salisbury, and the loading restrictions in Swindon town centre. Our team plans every move using live traffic data, so your belongings arrive on time regardless of roadworks or seasonal delays.
We carry public liability insurance of £1 million and goods in transit cover of £50,000 as standard on every job. You receive written confirmation of your move date, arrival window, and crew details at least 48 hours in advance. There are no hidden fees. What we quote is what you pay.
Navigating Wiltshire: Access, Roads, and Local Challenges
Wiltshire presents unique access challenges that affect every long distance move.
The county blends urban centres with deeply rural villages, and our drivers know both. In Swindon, the Magic Roundabout junction near the town centre requires careful navigation for a large removal vehicle. In Salisbury, the medieval street plan around the Cathedral Close means that some streets, including High Street and New Canal, have width restrictions below 3 metres.
Rural parishes add another layer of complexity.
Villages such as Avebury, Lacock, and Tisbury sit on narrow B-roads where our team may need to use a shuttle vehicle to transfer items from your property to a larger lorry parked on a nearby main road. We always assess access during your survey and flag any extra time or equipment needed before your move date.
Car parking and yellow-line restrictions affect loading times in Trowbridge town centre and along Castle Street in Mere.
Giant Van applies for temporary suspension permits where necessary. This adds one to three days to planning but prevents costly on-the-day delays.
The A303 past Stonehenge, one of the main routes south out of Wiltshire, can queue heavily in summer months.
We recommend scheduling your move departure before 7 am or after 9 am on weekdays to avoid the peak flow. Our coordinators check roadwork bulletins from Wiltshire Council's Highway team every week and reroute as needed.
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Wiltshire Removals Pricing Guide
Giant Van offers three main service tiers for long distance wiltshire removals, with pricing based on property size, crew requirement, and distance to destination. Man and Van: £45 to £300. Suitable for single-room moves, studio flats, and small one-bedroom properties. Includes one driver and one crew member, a medium-sized transit van, and up to four hours of loading and unloading. Ideal for moves from Chippenham or Marlborough to London or Bristol. House Removal: £250 to £850. Covers one to five-bedroom properties. Price varies by property size and distance. A two-bedroom house in Devizes moving to Manchester would fall in the mid-range at approximately £480 to £560. A five-bedroom detached property on Wilton Road in Salisbury moving to Edinburgh would sit toward the upper end of the range. Office Removal: £300 to £600. Covers small to medium business premises up to approximately 2,000 square feet of floor space. Includes out-of-hours service, IT equipment wrapping, and furniture disassembly. Additional crew members or specialist equipment are quoted separately. All prices include fuel, standard insurance, and transit blankets. Packing materials, full packing service, storage, and parking permits are quoted as additions. VAT is charged at the standard UK rate and is included in all final invoices.
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 priceMoving Tips for Long Distance Wiltshire Removals
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These practical tips apply if you are moving from a cottage in Pewsey Vale or a detached house on Savernake Road in Marlborough.
Wiltshire has charity shops on Endless Street in Salisbury and along Wood Street in Swindon town centre where you can drop off clothing and small furniture. Items you no longer need reduce both your removal costs and transit time.
Write this on the top and one side panel so crew can read it without turning the box. Use colour-coded tape: one colour per room. This saves 20 to 30 minutes on unloading at your new property.
Single-wall boxes collapse under stacking pressure during long distance transit. For antiques or artwork, we recommend specialist packing, which our team can provide at an additional charge.
This includes South West Water if your Wiltshire property is in their supply zone, and Western Power Distribution for electricity. Change your address with the DVLA, HMRC, and your GP surgery at the same time.
Many councils outside the county require 48 hours' notice for temporary yellow-line suspensions.
How Removals in Moving Specialists 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 Is Included in Our Wiltshire Removals Service
Giant Van's long distance wiltshire removals service includes a defined set of deliverables on every booking, with optional add-ons you can select during the quoting stage.
Our standard service includes a pre-move survey by phone or video call, transit blanket wrapping for all upholstered furniture, full disassembly and reassembly of beds and standard flat-pack furniture, loading and unloading by our own employed crew (we do not use agency staff), and GPS-tracked vehicles with direct driver contact on the day.
Packing materials are available to purchase through us.
A typical three-bedroom house in Devizes requires approximately 60 medium boxes, 20 large boxes, 15 metres of bubble wrap, and four rolls of packing tape.
We supply a materials pack at cost price to avoid you sourcing them from multiple retailers.
Optional extras include full packing service (crew packs every room the day before or morning of the move), single-item specialist transport for pianos or pool tables, short-term storage in our Wiltshire-accessible secure facilities, and a cleaning crew referral for end-of-tenancy properties in Trowbridge, Calne, or Wootton Bassett.
All bookings include two crew members as standard.
A three-bedroom house or larger typically benefits from a three-person crew, which we recommend at the quoting stage.
Every crew member holds a current DBS check and has completed manual handling training to the National Standard.
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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 Your Wiltshire Long Distance Move
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Booking wiltshire removals with Giant Van takes five straightforward steps.
Most customers complete the process in under 15 minutes.
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Step one: contact us.
Call between 8 am and 7 pm Monday to Saturday, or submit an online enquiry at any time. Have your collection postcode, destination postcode, and preferred move date ready.
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Step two: receive your survey.
A coordinator contacts you within four business hours to carry out a video or phone survey of your property. We assess room sizes, access routes, parking conditions, and any large or fragile items requiring special handling.
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Step three: review your quote.
You receive a written quote by email within 24 hours of your survey. The quote breaks down crew size, vehicle type, estimated hours, and any permit costs for restricted roads. There is no obligation to accept.
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Step four: confirm and pay a deposit.
A 20% deposit secures your move date. The balance is due seven days before collection. We accept bank transfer, all major credit cards, and business cheques.
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Areas We Cover Across Wiltshire and Beyond
Giant Van provides long distance wiltshire removals from every postcode in the county.
Our most active collection areas include Salisbury (SP1, SP2, SP4), Swindon (SN1, SN2, SN3, SN5, SN25), Chippenham (SN14, SN15), Trowbridge (BA14), Devizes (SN10), Marlborough (SN8), Warminster (BA12), Amesbury (SP4), and Calne (SN11).
We also serve the smaller market towns and villages that make up much of Wiltshire's residential landscape.
These include Melksham on the River Avon, Tisbury in the Nadder Valley, Bradford-on-Avon near the Somerset border, Mere at the county's southern tip, and Highworth in the north near the Oxfordshire boundary.
From Wiltshire, we move customers to all mainland UK destinations.
Popular long distance routes include Wiltshire to Bristol (A420 and M4), Wiltshire to London (M4 and A303), Wiltshire to Birmingham (M4 and M5), Wiltshire to Cardiff (M4 westbound), and Wiltshire to Leeds (M4, M25, A1M corridor).
We also take inbound bookings, moving customers into Wiltshire from anywhere in the UK.
If you are relocating to a village near Pewsey, a new build on the Kingsdown development in Swindon, or a period property on Crane Bridge Road in Salisbury, our team handles the full journey from your current address.
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VerifiedThe quote I got online was exactly what I paid. No hidden fees, no extra charges on the day. The two-man crew were professional, fast, and really friendly.
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Why Wiltshire Customers Choose Giant Van
Giant Van focuses exclusively on long distance removals. We do not take on local same-day van hire jobs or same-street moves. This specialism means our team is trained and equipped specifically for the challenges of multi-hour journeys, motorway transit, and overnight coordination where required.
Our vehicles are all under five years old. Each one carries a tail-lift, transit blankets, furniture dollies, and shrink wrap as standard equipment. We do not arrive with a rented panel van and two unqualified helpers, a situation that causes more complaints in the removals industry than any other single factor.
Pricing is transparent and competitive. For a man and van service, rates range from £45 to £300 depending on distance and duration. For a full house removal, expect between £250 and £850 based on property size and destination. Office removals run from £300 to £600. All prices are inclusive of fuel, congestion charges where applicable, and standard public liability cover.
Our customer retention rate stands above 60%, meaning more than six in ten customers who book with us for one move return to book again or refer a family member. We measure this through repeat booking records, not through third-party review platforms.
We are reachable throughout your move. Your direct driver's mobile number is shared on the morning of collection. Our coordinator is available by phone until 9 pm on move day to handle any questions about arrival times or destination access.
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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 Schedule Your Long Distance Wiltshire Move
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There are clear patterns in when demand peaks and when better availability and pricing apply.
The combination of school holiday scheduling and the end of spring property chains means that availability is tightest and prices are at their highest on summer Saturdays. Book at least four weeks ahead if your move date falls in this period.
Our crew are less fatigued from back-to-back weekend moves, and motorway traffic between Wiltshire and major cities is lighter on a Wednesday morning than on a Friday afternoon.
Rental leases and property completions cluster at month-end, creating a spike in demand that compresses availability and adds 10 to 15% to typical costs.
If your timeline is flexible, a winter weekday move offers the lowest rates we publish and the fastest booking turnaround. Properties are also easier to access in winter because there is no heavy garden equipment or outdoor furniture to shift.
We do operate on bank holidays but restrict bookings to moves within 150 miles of our Wiltshire base on those dates.
Long Distance vs Local Removals: What Changes for Wiltshire Moves
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Local Wiltshire van hire companies and general courier services are well suited to moves within a 20-mile radius. They often use smaller vehicles, offer flexible same-day booking, and charge by the hour.
Journey times of three hours or more mean that loading must be done in a single efficient pass, with no opportunity to return for forgotten items. Larger vehicles and taller load heights demand professional packing to prevent items shifting during transit. Multi-hour motorway driving requires drivers who hold the appropriate HGV or Category C licence and are subject to driver hours regulations under EC Regulation 561/2006.
Our minimum booking is for moves of 40 miles or more. For shorter moves within Wiltshire itself, we can refer you to a suitable local operator rather than charge you rates designed for cross-country transit.
Long distance specialists like Giant Van charge a fixed rate for the full job, cover the entire journey including motorway sections, and include full goods-in-transit insurance as standard rather than as an optional extra.
Giant Van serves all of Wiltshire's 26 civil parishes and the unitary authority areas of Swindon and Wiltshire Council. Our coordinators are familiar with local planning restrictions, including Avebury World Heritage Site access rules that affect vehicle weight on certain approach roads, and the pedestrianisation hours in Salisbury city centre that restrict loading before 10 am on weekdays.
We carry all required operator licences under the Goods Vehicles (Licensing of Operators) Act 1995. Our fleet holds standard national licences covering all UK mainland routes. For moves to Northern Ireland, we arrange ferry coordination and customs paperwork at no extra administrative charge to you.
Every Giant Van employee is directly employed and covered by our employer liability insurance. We do not operate as a broker or subcontract your job to a third-party operator. The team you meet at your Wiltshire property on collection day is the same team that delivers your belongings at your destination.
If you are moving a business rather than a household, our office removal service covers the specific needs of Wiltshire commercial clients.
We work outside standard business hours to minimise downtime. An office move from Bourne Hill in Salisbury or from one of the business parks along the Great Western Way in Swindon can typically be completed overnight or across a weekend, meaning your staff return to a fully operational workspace on Monday morning.
We handle IT equipment, server racks, filing cabinets, and open-plan furniture systems.
All IT hardware is individually wrapped and transported upright. We coordinate with your IT provider for server disconnection and reconnection schedules where required.
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Call Giant Van on 020 3129 6180. Lines are open Monday to Saturday, 8 am to 7 pm. Our team will have your quote ready within 24 hours of your survey call.
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Long Distance Moving Specialists — FAQs
How much do long distance wiltshire removals cost?
Costs depend on property size and distance. A man and van from Wiltshire starts at £45, rising to £300 for longer journeys. Full house removals range from £250 to £850, and office moves from £300 to £600. Giant Van provides written fixed-price quotes within 24 hours of your survey call, so there are no surprises on the day. Call for a personalised figure.
Do you cover all postcodes in Wiltshire?
Yes. Giant Van collects from every Wiltshire postcode, including SP1 to SP9 in Salisbury and the south, SN1 to SN25 across Swindon, BA12 and BA14 in Warminster and Trowbridge, and SN8 to SN11 in the central county. We also serve rural addresses on unclassified roads near Avebury, Tisbury, and Mere where access planning is required in advance.
How far in advance should I book a Wiltshire removal?
We recommend booking at least two weeks ahead for moves in autumn, winter, and spring. For summer moves between June and August, especially on Saturdays, book four to six weeks ahead to secure your preferred date. Last-minute bookings within five days of your move date are sometimes possible but depend on crew and vehicle availability. Call to check current slots.
Do you offer packing services for Wiltshire moves?
Yes. Our crew can pack your entire property the day before or on the morning of collection. This service is quoted separately from the removal itself. We supply double-walled boxes, tissue paper, bubble wrap, and specialist cartons for wardrobe items. Packing by our team is fully covered under our goods-in-transit insurance, whereas self-packed items are covered for transit damage only.
Can you move a piano or large antique from Wiltshire?
Yes, though specialist items require advance notice and may incur an additional fee. Upright pianos, grand pianos, American-style pool tables, and large marble or stone items need specialist equipment including piano boards, skates, and additional crew. We assess access at both ends of the journey during your survey. Please mention any specialist items when you call to avoid surprises on move day.
What happens if my completion date changes at the last minute?
Property completions in Wiltshire, particularly in Salisbury and Swindon where chains can be long, do shift at short notice. Giant Van allows one free date change per booking if notified at least 72 hours before your original move date. A second change is subject to an admin fee of £50. Same-day cancellations are non-refundable. We recommend confirming your legal completion date before paying your final balance.
Do you provide storage if my new address is not ready?
Yes. If there is a gap between vacating your Wiltshire property and gaining access to your new address, we can arrange short-term storage. Items are held in a secure, dry facility and are fully insured throughout. Storage is charged per week and is quoted at the time of booking. We can deliver your belongings to your new address as soon as it is ready, with 48 hours' notice required.
Are your removal crews fully insured and DBS checked?
Yes. All Giant Van crew members are directly employed, not agency hired. Each team member holds a current DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check and has completed recognised manual handling training. Our public liability insurance covers £1 million per incident and our goods-in-transit cover is £50,000 per vehicle per journey. Proof of insurance can be provided on request before your move date.
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