Shipping Information

At Instant Printing, we pride ourselves on speed and quality. Because every item is custom-made to order, our delivery timelines include Production Time + Courier Time.

1. Free Click & Collect (Ready in 30 Mins)

Live locally? Save on shipping completely by collecting your order directly from one of our Kent cabins. Because we print on-site, the vast majority of our orders are ready to collect while you shop!

• Maidstone Cabin: Usually ready in 30 minutes. (Closes 5pm, Sun 4pm)

• Folkestone Cabin: Usually ready in 30 minutes. (Closes 5pm, Sun 3pm)

• Ramsgate Workshop: Usually ready in 30 minutes. (Closes 4pm, Mon 1pm)

Note: You will receive an automated email or text message the exact second your order is ready to collect. Please wait for this notification before travelling.

2. Mainland UK Delivery

(England, Wales, and Scottish Lowlands)

If you are ordering for home delivery, we offer two simple tiers based on how quickly you need your artwork. Our system automatically calculates the most cost-effective shipping rate at checkout based on the largest item in your basket.

Standard Delivery (3-5 Working Days) Includes tracking via Royal Mail or Courier.

• Photos: £1.95 Flat Rate

• Small Gifts (Keyrings, Magnets, Coasters): £2.95 Flat Rate

• Small Canvases: £2.95 base rate + £1.00 per item

• Heavy Parcels (Slates): £2.95 base rate + £2.00 per item

• Large Canvases: £4.95 base rate + £5.00 per item

Express Delivery (1-2 Working Days) Orders must be placed before 11:00 AM for same-day dispatch.

• Photos: £4.95 Flat Rate

• Small Gifts (Keyrings, Magnets, Coasters): £4.95 Flat Rate

• Small Canvases: £3.95 base rate + £2.00 per item

• Heavy Parcels (Slates): £4.95 base rate + £3.00 per item

• Large Canvases: £9.95 base rate + £5.00 per item

Free Delivery

• Orders over £85.00: FREE Standard Delivery.

3. Highlands, Islands & Northern Ireland

(Includes NI, Scottish Highlands, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Isle of Wight, Scilly Isles)

We deliver to every corner of the UK! However, due to courier surcharges, shipping rates are higher for these locations, and Express Delivery / Free Shipping is not available.

Standard Delivery (3-5 Working Days) Please allow extra time for delivery to remote islands.

• Photos: £3.95 Flat Rate

• Small Gifts (Keyrings, Magnets, Coasters): £3.95 Flat Rate

• Small Canvases: £2.95 base rate + £2.00 per item

• Heavy Parcels (Slates): £3.95 base rate + £3.00 per item

• Large Canvases: £9.95 base rate + £5.00 per item

Postcodes affected: BT, IV, HS, KA27-28, KW, PA20-78, PH17-50, ZE, IM, TR21-25, GY, JE, PO30-41.

4. Production Times & Important Information

• Oversize Canvas Processing: Extra-large canvases require bespoke framing at our main Ramsgate workshop. Due to their size, please allow 2 extra working days for production before these items are dispatched via courier.

• Bulk Orders: If you are ordering a massive volume of items, our system will automatically flag your order for a bespoke timeline. Please contact us directly after placing a bulk order so we can provide a perfectly accurate timeframe.

• Tracking: You will receive a tracking link via email the moment your order leaves our workshop.

• Working Days: Our postal dispatch times operate Monday to Friday (excluding Bank Holidays).