Shipping from UK to Nigeria: Reliable UK to Lagos & Abuja Cargo Services
Looking for a reliable way to ship from the UK to Nigeria?
County Cargo provides international cargo and shipping services connecting the United Kingdom with Nigeria, including regular shipments from the UK to Lagos and UK to Abuja.
Whether you are sending personal belongings, business goods, family packages or larger cargo, County Cargo provides practical shipping options designed to make sending goods from the United Kingdom to Nigeria straightforward.
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Service Snapshot: UK to Nigeria Shipping Options
UK → Lagos Air
£6.00/kg
+ £15 handling (5–10 days)
UK → Abuja Air
£6.50/kg
+ £15 handling (5–10 days)
Express Courier
From £22/kg
3–5 working days
UK Sea Freight
£4.00/kg
Min 30 kg (30–45 days)
Shipping from UK to Nigeria
Shipping between the United Kingdom and Nigeria is one of County Cargo’s core services.
We understand that customers want more than simply getting a parcel from one country to another. They want clear pricing, dependable handling, realistic delivery expectations and a company they can contact when they need assistance.
County Cargo accepts cargo in the UK for shipment to Nigeria, with services covering both Lagos and Abuja.
UK to Nigeria Air Cargo
For customers who need their goods in Nigeria relatively quickly, our regular air cargo service provides a convenient option.
UK to Lagos
UK to Abuja
Delivery notice: Delivery times are estimates and may be affected by airline schedules, customs processing, clearance and other circumstances outside the direct control of County Cargo.
Shipping from UK to Lagos
If you are searching for shipping from the UK to Lagos, County Cargo provides regular cargo services from the United Kingdom to Lagos, Nigeria.
Customers can send a wide range of permitted goods, including personal effects, clothing, household items, business goods and other approved cargo.
Standard UK to Lagos Air Cargo Rate
£6.00/kg + £15 handling
Estimated delivery is 5–10 working days.
For customers who require a faster service, express shipping options may also be available depending on the type of goods being shipped.
Shipping from UK to Abuja
County Cargo also provides dedicated UK to Abuja shipping services.
Instead of having to arrange your shipment to Lagos and then independently organise onward transportation to Abuja, customers can select Abuja as their destination when arranging eligible shipments with County Cargo.
Standard UK to Abuja Air Cargo Rate
£6.50/kg + £15 handling
Estimated delivery is 5–10 working days.
This makes County Cargo a practical choice for individuals, families and businesses looking for cargo shipping from the United Kingdom directly to Abuja, Nigeria.
Express Shipping from UK to Nigeria
Need your shipment sooner?
County Cargo provides express options for eligible cargo travelling from the UK to Nigeria.
Express UK to Lagos
£22.00/kg + £15 handling
Estimated delivery: 3–5 working days
Express UK to Abuja
£23.00/kg + £15 handling
Estimated delivery: 3–5 working days
Express services are particularly useful for customers sending urgent documents, business items or time-sensitive permitted goods.
48-Hour Special Express from UK to Nigeria
For particularly urgent eligible shipments, County Cargo also offers a Special Express 48-Hour service between the UK and Nigeria.
The service is designed for customers who need a significantly faster shipping option than standard air cargo.
Special Express is subject to cargo acceptance, operational schedules, customs requirements and service availability. Contact County Cargo before sending an urgent shipment so our team can confirm whether your goods qualify for the service.
Sea Cargo from UK to Nigeria
Not every shipment needs to travel by air.
For heavier cargo and customers who are more concerned about cost than speed, sea shipping from the UK to Nigeria can provide a practical alternative.
UK Sea Cargo Service starts from: £4.00 per kg
Sea freight can be particularly suitable for larger household goods, commercial cargo and heavier shipments where air freight may not be economical.
What Can I Send from the UK to Nigeria?
The type of goods accepted depends on the shipping method, airline requirements, customs regulations and applicable restrictions.
Permitted & Common Shipments
- Clothing and personal effects
- Shoes and fashion items
- Household goods
- Business and commercial goods
- Books and educational materials
- Approved electronics
- Gifts and family packages
- Larger cargo suitable for sea freight
Prohibited & Restricted Items
Some goods are prohibited or restricted under international civil aviation and customs laws:
- ×Aerosols, flammable sprays, and pressurized canisters
- ×Perfumes, aftershaves, and alcohol-based liquids
- ×Certain loose lithium batteries and uncertified power banks
- ×Explosives, weapons, and hazardous chemicals
- ×Unaccompanied mystery packages from unknown third parties
Important Declaration Notice:
Customers should always declare exactly what is inside their shipment. Do not send mystery packages or accept goods from another person without knowing their contents.
If you are unsure whether an item can be shipped from the UK to Nigeria, contact County Cargo before bringing or sending the package.
Why Choose County Cargo for UK to Nigeria Shipping?
County Cargo specialises in shipping connections involving the United Kingdom, Nigeria and the United States.
For UK to Nigeria customers, our focus is straightforward: provide clear shipping options, professional cargo handling and realistic information throughout the shipment process.
Whether your destination is Lagos or Abuja, you can select the service that best suits the size, urgency and nature of your shipment.
From regular air cargo and express shipping to larger sea-freight consignments, our aim is to give customers practical options rather than a one-size-fits-all shipping service.
Clear, Transparent Rates
Fixed per-kg rates with no hidden clearing charges at destination terminals.
Direct Lagos & Abuja Hubs
Ship directly to Abuja FCT without the delay of independent inter-state transit from Lagos.
Professional Handling
Dedicated support teams in the UK and Nigeria ready to assist via telephone and WhatsApp.
How to Ship from the UK to Nigeria with County Cargo
Getting started is simple. Follow these straightforward steps to send your goods:
Prepare Your Goods
Pack your items securely in robust boxes or luggage, and make sure everything inside the shipment is properly declared.
Choose Your Destination
Select your Nigerian destination — Lagos or Abuja.
Select Your Shipping Service
Pick the service that best suits your needs: Standard Air Cargo (5–10 days), Express Air (3–5 days), 48-Hour Special Express, or Sea Freight (30–45 days).
Get an Online Quote & Book
Use the County Cargo online shipping calculator to obtain an instant quote and follow the booking instructions.
Dispatch & Processing
Once your cargo has been received and processed at our UK hub, it enters the appropriate shipment cycle for Nigeria.
UK to Nigeria Shipping Cost
The cost of shipping from the UK to Nigeria depends mainly on:
- Destination — Lagos or Abuja
- Shipment weight — Chargeable actual or volumetric weight
- Air or sea freight — Faster air dispatches vs. economical bulk ocean containers
- Standard or express service — Regular air consolidation vs. 3–5 day express delivery
- Type and contents of the cargo — Standard personal/commercial goods vs. items needing special handling
- Handling charges — Any applicable handling or special cargo charges (£15 standard handling)
Tip for Accurate Quotes: Rather than relying on outdated shipping prices found online, customers should use the County Cargo shipping calculator to obtain the current rate for their shipment.
Ship from the United Kingdom to Lagos or Abuja Today
Whether you are searching for UK to Nigeria shipping, cargo from UK to Lagos, shipping from UK to Abuja, air freight from UK to Nigeria or a reliable way to send larger cargo by sea, County Cargo provides several options.
Choose the service that suits your shipment, obtain your quote and let County Cargo handle the journey.
Frequently Asked Questions
Start Your Shipment Today
Visit County Cargo and use our shipping calculator to check your shipment cost, or speak directly with our UK logistics team.