Long Distance Moves

Why Choose Shiftify Removals for Long Distance Moves

A Real Local Team, Not a Booking Platform

When you call, you speak to someone in Aylesbury. Your move isn’t passed on to a subcontractor you’ve never spoken to, and it isn’t handled by whichever driver happens to be free that day on a national app.

Fixed Pricing for the Full Journey

The price you’re quoted covers the whole move, collection to delivery, not just the local leg with everything else added on afterwards.

Real, Checkable Insurance for Long Distance Transit

We provide clear information about the insurance cover available for your move before you book. For long-distance removals, always verify a company’s insurance details for complete peace of mind.

Long Distance Removal Routes We Cover from the South East

Shiftify is based in Aylesbury, which puts us on the road toward the M1, M40, and M4. These are the main arteries for long distance moves out of the South East to every part of the UK. We move people along these routes regularly, with our own crew and our own vans, on a fixed price agreed before we load.

Below are the routes we cover most. Each has its own practical considerations worth knowing before you book.

London to Scotland removals

A move from London or the South East to Scotland is one of the longer UK routes, typically 400 to 450 miles to Glasgow and around 415 miles to Edinburgh via the M1 and A1. Most moves take two days: loading day in the South East, driving and delivery the following day. A 3-bedroom house on this route typically costs £1,800 to £3,000 depending on access at both ends and whether packing is included. We plan the route, crew accommodation, and timing carefully so nothing is rushed.

London to Edinburgh removals

Edinburgh is one of the most popular long distance routes from the South East, and for good reason. The city has strong demand from London professionals relocating for work. It sits around 415 miles from Aylesbury via the A1(M), a journey of roughly seven to eight hours driving. We do this route regularly and plan it as a two-day move: load the day before, deliver the next morning. Fixed price, no overnight surprise charges.

London to Manchester removals

Manchester is around 200 miles from Aylesbury via the M1 and M6, typically four to five hours’ drive. This is a single-day move for most property sizes up to a 3-bedroom house. A 3-bedroom move on this route runs approximately £1,100 to £1,800 in 2026. Manchester has a lot of apartment blocks and tightly parked streets, particularly in the centre and Salford, so we check access and parking at both ends before the day.

London to Birmingham removals

Birmingham is one of the closer long distance routes from our base, around 80 to 100 miles via the M40. At this distance it sits between a regional and a long-distance move. Most 3-bedroom homes move in a single day at a cost of around £900 to £1,400. The route is straightforward, but Birmingham city centre access and permit zones are worth checking for the delivery end.

London to Bristol removals

Bristol is around 110 miles from Aylesbury via the M4, a route we know well from the Maidenhead and Slough corridor. A 3-bedroom house move typically runs £950 to £1,500 for a single day. Bristol has a mix of Victorian terraces and modern apartment blocks in areas like Clifton and Harbourside, and parking suspensions may be needed on permit streets.

London to Exeter removals

Exeter is around 200 miles from Aylesbury via the M3 and M5, typically a four to five hour drive. This is a popular route for people leaving London for the South West for more space, a lower cost of living, or retirement. A 3-bedroom move runs approximately £1,100 to £1,800. Devon roads beyond Exeter can be narrow, so we check the final delivery address carefully before confirming the vehicle size.

London to Plymouth removals

Plymouth sits around 230 miles from Aylesbury, at the far end of the South West corridor via the M5 and A38. Because of the distance and the driving time, most moves to Plymouth are planned as a two-day job for larger homes. A 3-bedroom house move on this route typically costs £1,300 to £2,000. Plymouth has a mix of housing: estates in Plympton and Plymstock are straightforward for access, while older terraced streets in the city centre need more planning.

London to Devon removals

Devon is a region rather than a single destination, covering everything from Exeter and Torquay to Barnstaple and the North Devon coast. Moves to rural Devon need extra care because country lanes are often too narrow for a full lorry. Where this is the case, we use two smaller vans to get close to the door. If your Devon address is down a lane or up a steep track, tell us the postcode when you enquire and we will confirm the right vehicle in advance.

How long distance pricing works

Every long distance move is priced on a fixed rate after a free survey, not an hourly estimate. Your price covers the crew, the vehicle, the driving time, and the delivery. For moves over 150 miles where an overnight stay is needed, we plan this into the job and confirm it upfront. You will not find an unexpected charge on the day.

For a full breakdown of what long distance moves cost, see our guide to removal costs in the UK.

How a Long Distance Moves Works, Start to Finish

Step 1: Get a Quote
Tell us your collection and delivery postcodes, roughly what you’re moving, and your date. We’ll confirm a fixed price before you book anything.

Step 2: Share Photos, If Useful
Photos of larger items or tricky access help us quote accurately, often without needing an in-person visit first.

Step 3: Book Your Date
We confirm a collection window and, for longer journeys, an estimated delivery time too.

Step 4: Collection Day
Our crew loads carefully, padding and securing everything for the journey ahead.

Step 5: Delivery
We unload, place items where you want them, and take the packaging away with us.

Can You Move Sofas, Beds, and Large Furniture?

Yes. Beds, wardrobes, sofas, and other large furniture are padded, disassembled where needed, and reassembled at your new address. See our [Furniture Assembly Aylesbury] page for more on this.

How a Long Distance Moves Works, Start to Finish

Step	What happens
1. Get a quote	Tell us your collection and delivery postcodes, roughly what you’re moving, and your date. We confirm a fixed price.
2. Share photos, if useful	Photos of larger items or tricky access help us quote accurately without always needing an in-person visit.
3. Book your date	We confirm a collection window and, for longer journeys, an estimated delivery time.
4. Collection day	Our crew loads carefully, securing everything for the journey ahead.
5. Delivery	We unload and place items where you want them, and take the packaging away with us.

Can I Share Photos of My Move?

Yes. Sending photos of larger items, tight access, or parking at either address helps us give a faster, more accurate quote, often without needing to visit in person first.

Do You Do Same Day Jobs?

Yes, we offer same-day removal services whenever availability allows. Contact us as early as possible, and we’ll do our best to accommodate your move.

How Much Does Long Distance Moves Cost?

The cost of a long distance move depends on how much you’re moving, the distance involved, and how easy both properties are to access. A one bedroom flat moving a short distance costs less than a full family home moving the length of the country, and a property with a long carry to the van or narrow stairs may need extra time factored in.

We give a fixed price after a quick survey or a look at your photos, so you know the exact cost before booking, not an estimate that can grow on the day.

Popular Routes From Aylesbury

Aylesbury sits well for long distance moves in almost any direction. The A41 connects to the M40 at Bicester for routes toward London and the South East, and the A413 gives access toward the M25. To move north, the A421 reaches the M1 at Milton Keynes.

Aylesbury to London, Aylesbury to Manchester, Aylesbury to Birmingham, and moves further into Scotland or the Southwest are all ones we handle regularly, priced the same fixed way regardless of direction.

Tips for a Long Distance Moves

A few things make a long distance move go more smoothly than a local one.

• Photograph furniture joints and cable setups before disassembly, it takes a few minutes and saves guesswork when reassembling at the other end.
• Label every box with its contents and destination room. On a longer journey, the crew may arrive at your new address well after you do, and clear labels speed up unloading considerably.
• Keep essentials separate from the van. Medication, chargers, a change of clothes, and any important documents should travel with you, not in the removal vehicle.
• Confirm access at your new address in advance, narrow lanes, height restrictions, or no through roads are worth flagging before moving day, not discovered on it.
• Arrange utility transfers ahead of time. Most providers need several working days’ notice to switch over water, gas, electric, and broadband at your new address.

Best Time to Book a Long Distance Move

Midweek moves, Tuesday to Thursday, are generally easier to book than Fridays or Mondays, since house purchase completions often cluster at the end of the week. If your dates are flexible, a midweek slot can also mean more availability. Booking four to six weeks ahead is a safe general guide, and longer during summer school holidays, when moving demand rises across Buckinghamshire.

How Far in Advance Should I Book My Aylesbury Removal?

Four to six weeks is a safe general guide. Book earlier if you’re moving in summer or need a specific date, like the end of a month, when demand is higher.

Areas We Collect From

We collect from all Aylesbury postcodes, HP19, HP20, HP21, and HP22, covering the town centre, Old Town, and neighborhoods including Bedgrove, Elmhurst, Haydon Hill, Southcourt, Quarrendon, and Walton Court, as well as the newer estates at Kingsbrook, Berryfields, Fairford Leys, and Watermead. We also cover the surrounding villages, including Wendover, Haddenham, Stoke Mandeville, and Weston Turville.

A Recent Aylesbury Long Distance Move

The situation: A family moving from a three bedroom house near Southcourt to a new job in Manchester needed to move the full contents of their home over 150 miles, with a fixed completion date they couldn’t shift.

The challenge: The journey meant the crew would arrive at the new address several hours after the family did, and the new property had a narrow access lane that needed checking in advance.

What we did: Every box was labeled by room before loading, and the family sent photos of the new property’s access lane ahead of time, so the crew knew exactly what to expect on arrival.

The result: The full house was loaded, transported, and delivered within a single day, with furniture reassembled and boxes placed in the right rooms before the family sat down for their first evening in the new house.

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