Baggage Shipping
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Baggage Shipping to Ireland
Shipping your baggage to Ireland does not need to be a hassle. Whether you are relocating, returning home, studying or taking a long-term trip, sending your belongings ahead can make your journey easier and more affordable. With years of experience in baggage shipping, we know how to navigate Irish customs documentation and logistics to ensure your items arrive safely and on time, whether your destination is Dublin, Cork, Galway, Limerick or anywhere else in Ireland.
We also handle shipping from Ireland back to the UK. Anglo Pacific has moved belongings between the two countries for over 40 years, with more than 20,000 consignments handled every year, door to door in both directions.
How Much Does Baggage Shipping to Ireland Cost
The cost of shipping luggage to Ireland from the UK depends on how much you are sending, which shipping method you choose, and where in Ireland it is going. We charge by the size of your shipment, not by the kilogram at check-in, so you know the full price before booking.
- Single 23kg suitcase by sea freight: from around £180 door to door.
- Single 23kg suitcase by air freight: from around £320 door to door.
- Three to five boxes (around 0.5 cubic metres) by sea freight: from around £290.
- Small flat contents (1 cubic metre) by sea freight: from around £550.
Quotes are fixed at the time of booking and cover UK collection, freight, Irish customs documentation and final delivery. For an exact figure based on your shipment, send us a rough inventory and we will respond the same working day.
Luggage shipping to Ireland runs on two routes, sea freight and air freight. The right choice depends on how soon you need your items and how much you are sending.
Sea freight to Ireland
Sea freight is the most cost-effective option for larger shipments and the cheapest way to send luggage to Ireland when you are shipping suitcases alongside boxes or personal effects. It suits full household moves, multiple bags and non-urgent items.
- Transit time: 2-4 weeks door to door for most Irish cities. Ireland is a short ferry route from the UK, so transit is much quicker than long-haul destinations.
- Best for: multiple suitcases, boxes, household goods, anyone sending more than one case.
- Cost: lower per cubic metre than air freight, particularly cost-effective for volumes over 0.5 cubic metres.
Air freight to Ireland
Air freight is the faster option for urgent or smaller loads. Luggage or boxes typically arrive within 2 to 4 days, ideal for shipping bags to Irish cities such as Dublin, Cork, Galway.
- Transit time: 2 to 4 days door to door for major Irish cities.
- Best for: single suitcase, urgent shipments, last-minute items, smaller volumes.
- Cost: higher per kilogram than sea freight, but faster delivery.
If you are moving to Dublin or Cork, air freight is a good choice for a quicker delivery. If you are shipping to Galway, Limerick, Waterford or smaller towns, sea freight is more cost-effective for larger volumes of baggage.
Baggage Shipping to UK from Ireland
If you need to ship your bag, suitcase or boxes from Ireland back to the UK, we coordinate baggage shipping in the reverse direction. The service runs the same way: door-to-door collection, fixed pricing, sea or air freight, UK customs handled on arrival.
- Collection across Ireland: our partner agents collect from Dublin, Cork, Galway, Limerick, Waterford and other Irish locations.
- Sea freight from Ireland: shipments leave the Port of Dublin or Rosslare Europort and arrive at Felixstowe or London Gateway.
- Air freight from Ireland: departs Dublin Airport, Cork Airport or Shannon Airport, with UK delivery typically within 3 to 5 days of pickup.
- UK customs and ToR relief: returning UK residents may qualify for Transfer of Residence (ToR) relief from UK customs duty and VAT, provided you have owned and used the items in Ireland for at least 6 months. We help you prepare the ToR1 application before your shipment leaves Ireland.
Save Time & Money: Choose Anglo Pacific for Full-Service Baggage Shipping
Since the UK left the European Union, shipments between the UK and Ireland now require formal customs clearance on the Irish side. Getting the documentation right first time keeps your shipment moving and avoids unexpected duties or delays at the border. Here is what our full-service baggage shipping includes:
- Fixed pricing, no surprises: airline charges for excess baggage to Ireland can climb past £400 for a single 23kg case at the gate. Our quotes are fixed at the time of booking and cover everything from UK collection through to Irish delivery.
- Packing materials provided: we provide sturdy, double-walled boxes and packing materials to keep your belongings safe in transit.
- Door-to-door collection and delivery: we collect from any UK address and deliver to any Irish address, whether city centre or further out.
- Customs handling: we complete all paperwork to Revenue (the Irish tax and customs authority) standards, including the personal effects declaration and any required declarations for restricted items, so your shipment clears the border without delay.
- Both directions covered: the same service runs in reverse for shipments from Ireland back to the UK.
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When you are sending more than the standard airline allowance or travelling separately from your belongings, excess baggage shipping to Ireland gives you flexibility. We handle shipping suitcases to Ireland, unaccompanied baggage, unaccompanied luggage and boxes, all under one service.
Shipping boxes to Ireland
Shipping boxes to Ireland is one of the most flexible ways to send clothing, books, kitchenware, personal effects and household goods. Boxes carry more than suitcases, pack flatter and protect contents better. We use double-walled boxes for extra protection during transit, and you can mix boxes and suitcases in a single shipment to get the best per-cubic-metre rate.
- Strong boxes: double-walled cartons for protection, available from us if you want them included with the collection.
- Proper packing: bubble wrap, packing paper or foam for fragile items.
- Sensible volumes: most baggage customers send between 0.5 and 2 cubic metres, equivalent to a few boxes up to a small flat’s worth of personal effects.
- Clear labelling: each box labelled with your name, Irish delivery address and contact number.
Shipping suitcases to Ireland
Shipping suitcases to Ireland is the most common use case for anyone moving, studying, retiring or taking a long-term trip. Whether you are sending a single 23kg case or multiple wheeled bags, we handle collection, freight and delivery door to door.
- Single suitcase: ideal for students, returning residents, professionals on assignment or anyone avoiding airline excess fees.
- Multiple suitcases: consolidate into one shipment for better per-case pricing.
- Oversized or heavy cases: no airline weight limits, we charge by shipment size.
Unaccompanied baggage and unaccompanied luggage to Ireland
Unaccompanied baggage to Ireland and unaccompanied luggage to Ireland are terms for belongings you send ahead of or after your flight, without travelling with them. This is the most common reason customers use our service.
- You do not need to travel with your belongings: send them ahead so they arrive before you, or send them after you have settled in Ireland.
- No airline restrictions: you are not limited by airline baggage allowances or cabin baggage rules.
- Customs compliance: we handle Irish customs paperwork on your behalf, including the personal effects declaration required by Revenue (the Irish tax and customs authority).
Excess baggage to Ireland
Excess baggage to Ireland covers anything over your airline’s free allowance. Rather than paying per-kilogram fees at the airport, excess baggage shipping gives you a fixed price for the volume you are sending, whether one extra case or several boxes.
- Cheaper than airline fees: airline excess fees can climb past £400 for a single extra 23kg case. Our sea freight rates start from around £180 for the same case, door to door.
- No upper limit: send as much or as little as you need. Larger volumes attract better per-cubic-metre rates.
For full household shipments, get in touch and we can advise on the most cost-effective service for your volume.
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Costs depend on volume, shipping method and destination. A single 23kg suitcase by sea freight typically starts from around £180 door to door, with air freight starting from around £320. Larger volumes attract better per-cubic-metre rates. For an exact quote, send us a rough inventory and we will respond the same working day.
Sea freight takes 1 to 2 weeks door to door for most Irish cities. Ireland is a short ferry route from the UK, so transit is much quicker than long-haul destinations. Air freight delivers within 2 to 4 days for major Irish cities, suitable for urgent or smaller shipments.
This page covers baggage shipping to the Republic of Ireland (Dublin, Cork, Galway, Limerick and beyond). Shipments to Northern Ireland (Belfast, Derry and other Northern Irish destinations) are UK domestic, with no international customs clearance involved, and we can usually arrange these through our domestic service. Get in touch and we will quote the most cost-effective option for your destination.
Sea freight is the most cost-effective option for anyone sending more than a single suitcase to Ireland. The per-cubic-metre rate drops as your volume increases, so consolidating bags, suitcases and boxes into one shipment is usually cheaper than booking multiple smaller ones or paying airline excess baggage fees.
Yes. Unaccompanied baggage to Ireland is the most common reason customers use our service. You do not need to travel on the same flight or vessel as your belongings. We handle UK collection, freight, customs clearance and onward delivery in Ireland while you travel separately, including the personal effects declaration required for clearance.
Yes. Excess baggage shipping to Ireland covers anything over your airline’s free allowance. Rather than paying per-kilogram fees at the airport, we charge a fixed price for the volume you are sending. There is no upper limit. Larger shipments attract better per-cubic-metre rates.
Yes. Baggage shipping to the UK from Ireland runs as the same service in reverse. Our partner agents collect from Dublin, Cork, Galway, Limerick, Waterford and other Irish locations, with delivery to any UK address. Returning UK residents may qualify for Transfer of Residence (ToR) relief from UK customs duty and VAT if they have owned and used the items in Ireland for at least 6 months.
Yes. Shipping suitcases to Ireland and shipping boxes to Ireland are among the most common uses of our service, and you can mix the two in a single consolidated shipment. We charge by the overall size of your shipment, not per case or per box, so combining suitcases and boxes is usually better value than booking them separately.
Yes. Since 1 January 2021, shipments between the UK and Ireland require formal customs clearance on the Irish side, where previously there was none. For most personal effects shipments, this means a customs declaration and inventory, which we prepare and submit on your behalf. People moving their primary residence from the UK to Ireland may qualify for Irish customs relief on used personal belongings, provided certain conditions are met. We will tell you whether you qualify when we quote your shipment.
Ireland follows EU customs rules and prohibits items such as narcotics, weapons and ammunition without the appropriate permits, certain plant and animal products, and counterfeit goods. Some categories, including alcohol and tobacco, may attract duty even in small quantities. Items of high value or particular sensitivity may require additional documentation. Refer to the official Revenue website for full guidance, and let us know in advance about anything unusual so we can prepare the right paperwork.