Leicester → London · ~100 miles · 2 to 2.5 hrs
Man with a Van Leicester to London
Moving to London from Leicester? Porta matches you with a vetted independent driver already heading south, so the whole load runs into the capital at one fixed price, for the southbound leg rather than a round trip.
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A direct Leicester to London man and van
Plenty of drivers finish a job in London and would otherwise head back empty, and that is what makes the Leicester to London run good value: your move covers the southbound leg, not a round trip. One man with a van takes the load from your Leicester door to any London address, with no depot on the way. City centre or out towards Oadby, the price is fixed before you book.
Over 50 vetted drivers serve the Leicester area.
- One van from your Leicester pickup to any London postcode inside the M25
- Around 2 to 2.5 hours down the M1, depending where in London you land
- Priced for the southbound leg, not an empty return
- Often a driver already due back in the capital
How Porta works
Tell us what you’re moving
Pop in your Leicester pickup, your London drop-off and what is going. About ten seconds.
Get a fixed quote
Back comes one price for the whole run down the M1, fixed before you book, nothing to add.
A vetted driver does the rest
A driver already heading down the M1 collects in Leicester and drops off in London, keeping you posted.
What you can move on this route
From one heavy item to a whole flat, and especially the bulky, awkward pieces a standard courier turns down.
- A sofa, bed, wardrobe or fridge-freezer down to town
- Studio and flat moves, with a hand loading
- Student kit from Leicester or De Montfort down to London
- Heavy and awkward one-offs, our speciality
- Marketplace finds from eBay, Gumtree and Facebook Marketplace
Popular on this route: large item courier, furniture moves and eBay collections.
Get a QuoteHow much does a Leicester to London man and van cost?
Porta prices a Leicester to London move as one fixed figure for the job, agreed before you book, not by the hour. It is a 2 to 2.5 hrs drive plus loading at both ends, which is where an hourly rate climbs. Here is that hourly cost set against Porta's fixed price:
| What you're moving | Typical UK Man and Van Rates* | With Porta |
|---|---|---|
| A single item A TV, a bike, a chair or a single boxed item | £192 one person, about 3 hrs incl. the drive | From £60 fixed |
| A large or awkward item A bed, a sofa, a wardrobe or a fridge-freezer | £234 two people, about 3 hrs incl. the drive | From £72 fixed |
| A part-load or small move A studio flat, a student room or a few rooms of furniture | £390 two people, about 5 hrs incl. the drive | From £190 fixed |
* The middle column applies Checkatrade's 2026 UK averages (£64 an hour for one mover, £78 for two) to a realistic 100-mile job: loading, the 2 to 2.5 hour run down the M1 and unloading, with the empty return left out. Porta's column is a fixed starting price for the route.
Your quote reflects:
What our customers say
My experience was extremely positive. Ash, my courier was excellent in both his communication with me throughout the job and also his help in carrying the item into the house and making sure it was secure. Based on this I would have no hesitation in recommending Porta.
Recommended! This is a great solution for those awkward deliveries. Think of it like Air bnb for couriers. I received a smooth and professional service. The insurance is a bonus.
Couldn't have asked for better communication and service. Thijs was amazing and super polite which the person on the collection side said the same
Real reviews from Google and Trustpilot, where Porta is rated Excellent.
Areas we cover on the Leicester to London route
Collecting across Leicester & the East Midlands
- Leicester city centre (LE1)
- Clarendon Park & Stoneygate (LE2)
- Oadby, Wigston & the south
- Beaumont Leys, Braunstone & the outskirts
Delivering anywhere in London
- Central London (EC, WC, W1)
- North & East London (N, E)
- South London (SE, SW)
- Greater London & the M25
Down the M1, we can also collect or drop off in Market Harborough, Kettering, Northampton, Milton Keynes and Luton.
Moving within a city rather than between? See Man with a Van Leicester and Man with a Van London.
Recently on this route
- Sofa and armchair Leicester → Camden, London
- Chest of drawers Leicester → Walthamstow, London
- Bike and boxes Leicester → Stratford, London
Need it Leicester to London in a hurry?
When a driver is already due back in London, a same-day or next-day slot on the run down the M1 can often be matched, useful when a move suddenly cannot wait.
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Leicester to London man and van FAQs
How long does a man and van take from Leicester to London?
It is about 100 miles down the M1 and usually a 2 to 2.5 hour drive, depending on the motorway and your exact pickup and drop-off. Your driver collects, heads south and delivers into London on the same trip.
How much does a Leicester to London man and van cost?
The price is fixed up front for the whole job, not run on an hourly meter. Because drivers regularly head down the M1, your move can often share a trip already booked, and that keeps prices starting from £60. What you pay tracks the size of the load and any lifting you want done.
Why choose a fixed price over an hourly rate?
Over 100 miles it usually wins. An hourly meter keeps ticking through loading, the drive down the M1 and unloading, so any hold-up adds to the bill. Porta locks the price in before you book, so a slow stretch of motorway costs you nothing extra.
Do you cover the London to Leicester direction too?
Yes, both ways. See man with a van London to Leicester for the trip back up, with collection and delivery anywhere along the M1.
What can you move down to London?
Plenty, from one sofa or appliance up to a full flat. Beds, wardrobes, fridge-freezers, student and house-share moves, and second-hand pickups from eBay, Gumtree and Facebook Marketplace all travel down to town regularly.
Will the driver help with the lifting?
Yes, the driver loads and unloads with you, which is the bit a self-drive hire leaves to you. If you have heavy or awkward items, a lot to carry, or stairs without a lift, note it when you quote so the right help is sent.
Is same-day available from Leicester to London?
Often, where a driver is free for the run down. Same-day and next-day trips into London depend on availability, so a quick quote is the fastest way to see live slots for your date.
Which areas do you cover?
We collect across Leicester and around, from the city centre and Clarendon Park out to Oadby and Beaumont Leys, and deliver anywhere in London inside the M25, with pickups and drop-offs in towns down the M1.
Is there a Leicester Clean Air Zone or ULEZ charge?
Only the London end carries a charge here. Leicester planned a Clean Air Zone but did not bring it in, so there is no such charge at the Leicester end. Your London drop-off may sit inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone (with the Congestion Charge in the central zone), and any charge that applies is built into your fixed price.
Can you move a sofa and armchair down to London?
Yes, suites like these are a common load south. A sofa and chair usually fill a Luton van, and the driver helps carry them up to a London flat at the far end. Note the pieces and any tight access when you quote so the right van and help are sent.
Can you move a chest of drawers or wardrobe?
Yes. Drawers travel best emptied and wrapped, and a flat-pack wardrobe comes apart to protect the doors over 100 miles. Add the sizes when you quote so the right vehicle goes out. Single large items also suit our large item courier service.
Can you move a bike and a few boxes cheaply?
Yes, a bike and a stack of boxes is one of the most affordable loads on this run. Tell us roughly how much there is when you quote and the right size van is matched, often sharing a trip that is already heading down to town.
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