Destination · GB
Road freight from France to the UK: full loads and groupage
The UK is still a major market, but every shipment now has to clear customs. We handle both the transport and the paperwork, so your truck does not get stuck in Calais or Dover.
Full truckloadD+2 to D+3
GroupageD+3 to D+5
From Paris460 km (London)
CustomsIncluded
Route and transit times
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Route | Through the Channel Tunnel (Calais–Folkestone) or by ferry (Calais or Dunkirk to Dover) |
| Distance from Paris | 460 km (London) |
| Full truckload | D+2 to D+3 |
| Groupage | D+3 to D+5 |
| Main cities served | London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Glasgow |
Good to know
- Since Brexit, every shipment needs customs formalities: Our partner customs representatives prepare them before the truck leaves.
- The Channel Tunnel crossing takes around 35 minutes.
- Controlled goods (food, plants) need additional certificates.
Customs formalities
The UK is outside the EU customs union. Every shipment needs:
- Export declaration in France
- Import declaration in the UK
- A Goods Movement Reference (GMR) through the UK's GVMS system
- EORI numbers for both shipper and consignee
These formalities are prepared before the truck leaves by our partner customs representatives. One point of contact for both transport and customs.
Our services to the UK
| Service | In short |
|---|---|
| Full truckload (FTL) | A dedicated semi-trailer for your goods only, with no transhipment. |
| Groupage & pallets (LTL) | Pay only for the space you use, from a single pallet. |
| Dedicated express | A vehicle sets off within hours of your call. |
| Temperature-controlled | Chilled +2/+8 °C or frozen −20 °C, with temperature records. |
| Dangerous goods (ADR) | Batteries, perfumes, aerosols: certified drivers and vehicles. |
| Vehicle transport | Cars, vans and motorbikes: open or enclosed car transporters. |
Frequently asked questions
How long does delivery to the UK take?
Allow D+2 to D+3 after collection by full truckload, and D+3 to D+5 by groupage. These are typical times, confirmed on your quote.
Which cities do you serve?
The whole country, including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Glasgow.
Are customs formalities required?
Yes. Export and import declarations are prepared by our partner customs representatives before the truck leaves.
Request a quote
Tell us what's going, and where.
Describe your shipment in a few lines. We will come back to you with a firm price, the vehicle we plan to use and a collection date.
Phone & WhatsApp+33 7 56 88 31 66
E-mailcontact@cdg-road.com
Opening hoursMonday – Friday · 8:30 am – 6:30 pm (CET)
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