Fast and Affordable Road Freight Shipping Services Bulgaria
Thanks to our extensive network of drivers throughout the UK, we can have your shipment picked up for you from your warehouse or production facility and have it on its way to Bulgaria immediately after it has been loaded.
- Standard and Express Deliveries to Bulgaria
- Bespoke Size Solutions
- Customs Clearance Support
- Professional Experienced Team
- Business-to-Business Deliveries
- Shipping Services To & From Bulgaria
- Large & Small Consignments Delivered
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International Freight to Bulgaria
With a huge range of services to choose from when it comes to road freight to Bulgaria, including budget economy services, express services for time-sensitive cargo and tailored services to your requirements, you can rest assured that your delivery to Bulgaria will be in expert hands. No matter what you require, you can be certain that our business and commercial road freight to Bulgaria will be handled with the utmost care at all times.
We make certain that you will benefit from some of the cheapest international shipping costs available on the market through our dedicated partners. The local logistics of delivering freight to Bulgaria’s regions can vary greatly, so a knowledge of local delivery partners across the six regions is a “must-have”. Our local Bulgarian delivery partners “know their patch” so we can often handle difficult shipments that other European couriers may have declined. Our local knowledge is unsurpassed, from Sofia in the west right through to the Black Sea ports of Burgas and Varna in the east!
For our UK to Bulgaria road freight shipments, we make sure that all shipments of cargo not only benefit our clients but remain ecological to help protect the environment. You can benefit from stackable palletised groupage loads when shipping to Bulgaria, ensuring that your business road freight is handled as efficiently as possible.
To get started simply give us a call 01268 525 444 or request an online shipping quote.
WHY SHIP TO BULGARIA FROM THE UK WITH BARRINGTON?
- Full load and groupage shipping.
- Dedicated van courier to Bulgaria option.
- We maintain 24/7 contact with every vehicle, so you can always track your shipment and get regular updates.
- BIFA membership and full liability insurance ensure safe and professional transport.
- Commitment to excellent customer service, supported by glowing testimonials.
- Help with custom clearance from the UK into Bulgaria.
- We can help shipping to Bulgaria from UK and shipping to UK from Bulgaria.
- You will need an EORI number when shipping to Bulgaria.
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Shipping to Bulgaria from the UK
As an independent freight forwarder to Bulgaria, we call upon numerous reputable European haulage companies, ensuring your road freight exports/imports to and from Bulgaria are collected promptly and start their journey across Europe almost immediately. We can place part loads on vehicles leaving daily, ensuring that your time-sensitive cargo or groupage to Bulgaria arrives far more quickly than with most other cheap courier companies.
We offer all types of full load haulage to Bulgaria or return. We use many specialist vehicles including all sizes of trucks and we have a whole host of vans with tail lifts as well. We also have dedicated express vans to Europe.
So, whether you have groupage to Gabrovo, a full or part load to Lovech, need express services to Sliven, or even another haulage to Haskovo, your cargo between the UK and Bulgaria is safe in our hands!
We are widely recognised as dedicated and experienced freight forwarders and our cheap delivery services provide superb value for exporting and importing to and from this Balkan republic. GB-BG freight is our speciality!
Road Freight Vehicles For Deliveries to Bulgaria
- Euroliner lorry
- HGV (Heavy Goods Vehicle)
- Roll-on/roll-off vans
- Commercial vehicles
- Double-crewed vans
- 7.5 tonners
- Sprinter vans
- Luton vans
- Tail lift vehicles
- 18-tonne vans
We can source vehicles of any size that you need for your shipment to Bulgaria.
Shipping Times From UK to Bulgaria
How Long Does It Take to Ship to Bulgaria?
STANDARD ROAD FREIGHT TO BULGARIA 6 DAYS
For full load shipments to Bulgaria, we will collect your goods on day 1 and deliver on day 6 from virtually any collection point in the mainland UK. Our careful route planning and extensive road transit network also means that you can expect a similar lead time for shipping from Bulgaria to the UK by road, which is especially helpful if your current Bulgarian supplier is charging you a large fee for slower delivery times.
We also offer groupage rates for any delivery to Bulgaria. If you choose this low-cost option, then we will collect your goods on week 1 and ensure they are delivered in week 3.
For more information on our groupage rates and other delivery options to Bulgaria, please do not hesitate to get in touch. We are here to provide you with the most cost-effective and efficient logistics solutions tailored to your needs.
EXPRESS SHIPPING TO BULGARIA 5 DAYS
If we have a smaller, palletised shipment that can go in a van, then we can expect to reach any destination in Bulgaria in as little as three days. With an impressive 5 day express service, shipping from the UK to Bulgaria has never been more reliable, even in the post-Brexit environment.
Unlike air freight services – which we can also arrange, express delivery to Bulgaria by road means that your goods will be under the control of your assigned driver at all times. Air freight is more costly and will involve drivers to and from the airport as well as ground-handling crews dealing with your shipment. Instead, an express freight service can be arranged by us to ensure the goods receive a dedicated, door-to-door service.
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Bulgarian Import Customs Requirements
Customs Considerations, VAT and Prohibited Items
VAT BULGARIA
To organise a delivery from Bulgaria to the UK, you will need to navigate through customs declarations that encompass VAT notices and potentially excise duty as well. Note that VAT-registered businesses may have the opportunity to zero-rate goods they export to the UK, subject to certain conditions being fulfilled. In Bulgaria, the equivalent of VAT is known as Данък върху добавената стойност (ДДС). Bulgarian VAT rules adhere to EU regulations, though there can be some differences in the application to various classes of goods. The standard VAT rate in Bulgaria is 20%, aligning with many EU countries’ rates.
| Goods or Services | VAT Rate Bulgaria |
|---|---|
| Standard taxable goods and services | 20% | Reduced rate goods and services (e.g. books and certain baby items) | 9% |
| Zero rated products (e.g. export transactions that involve goods leaving the EU) | 0% |
Restrictions
Like other EU countries, certain classes of goods are restricted or subject to further controls. Seek expert advice if you trade in any of the following items:
- Agricultural Products and Live Animals: Specific health certificates and permissions are needed for import and export.
- CITES-Protected Species: The import or export of endangered species and their derivatives is regulated under this international agreement.
- Counterfeit and Pirated Goods: Items infringing intellectual property rights are prohibited, including those with protected copyrights and trademarks.
- Hazardous Materials: Specific chemicals, radioactive materials and waste necessitate proper handling and shipping certifications.
- Narcotics and Psychotropic Substances: These items are strictly regulated, with stringent controls over their import and export, except for licensed pharmaceuticals.
- Weapons and Ammunition: Import or export is allowed only with the necessary licenses and permits, following rigorous border checks.
EORI Number Bulgaria
You will need an EORI (Economic Operator Registration and Identification Number) for the UK and any EU country you ship to and from alongside a range of other customs requirements. See our blog on what is an EORI Number? for more information.
Remember, too, that simply registering with HMRC as an importer of goods from Bulgaria will not be sufficient – on its own – to be able to use Bulgarian suppliers.
Barrington Freight operates as a customs clearance agency as well as a team of expert freight forwarders, so we can help you with all of these matters if you need us to, whether you’re importing or exporting. We have the necessary licensing arrangements in place to oversee exported goods from the UK to Bulgaria which has the same regulations in place as every other EU state. Therefore, we can help with multiple consignment deliveries that might include some in Bulgaria and some in other countries, such as those in France, Spain or Belgium, for instance.
Shipping Routes to Bulgaria from the UK
Bulgaria is a Balkan nation bordered by Turkey, Greece, Romania, Macedonia and Serbia. It is our local knowledge of shipping to Bulgaria that makes such a difference to the quality of service on offer. For example, when shipping from the UK to Bulgaria, it is worth knowing that the Balkan Mountains run laterally across the country, as do a number of major through-routes. Consequently, our main local distribution depot is near the capital Sofia in the west of the country, from where the fast A1 (Southern) and A2 (Northern) motorways run eastwards to the Black Sea coast.
This provides excellent access right across the country and we ship Bulgarian freight to and from every city, town and village including Plovdiv, Varna, Burgas, Haskovo, Rousse, Dobrich, Stara Zagora, Pleven, Sliven, Pernik, Shumen, Yambol, Pazardzhik, Blagoevgrad, Gabrovo, Asenovgrad, Veliko Tarnovo, Vratsa, Vidin, Kazanlak, Kyustendil, Kardzhali, Montana, Lovech and elsewhere.
When making a delivery from the UK to Bulgaria, goods often traverse into and out of the EU en route, following a journey that typically starts from Calais, France. This route for road freight involves passing through several countries and utilises major European arterial roads and motorways, outlining a common path deliveries might take to reach their destination.
Below are some common routes taken for deliveries from the UK to Bulgaria.
1. France:
- From Calais, take the A26/E15 towards Reims, continuing to Troyes.
- Switch to the A5/E17 from Troyes, heading towards Langres.
- Then, take the A31/E17 south towards Dijon and continue on the A6/E15 towards Lyon.
2. Switzerland
- After Lyon, switch to the A40/E25 towards Geneva, entering Switzerland.
- In Switzerland, the route typically follows the A1/E25 through Lausanne, Bern and Zurich.
3. Germany:
- Enter Germany near Basel and use the A5/E35 heading towards Karlsruhe.
- From Karlsruhe, take the A8/E52 towards Munich.
4. Hungary:
- After Vienna, enter Hungary and take the M1/E60 towards Budapest.
- From Budapest, follow the M5/E75 towards Szeged and cross into Serbia near Subotica.
5. Austria:
- Continue on the A8/E52 into Austria, then take the A1/E60 towards Linz and follow the A1/E60 to Vienna.
6. Serbia:
- In Serbia, the route continues on the A1/E75 through Belgrade.
- Then, switch to the A4/E80 towards Niš.
7. Bulgaria:
- Enter Bulgaria near Kalotina and continue on the A6/E80 towards Sofia.
- From Sofia, take the A1/E80 towards Plovdiv and then follow the A1/E80 to Burgas or the A2/E70 towards Varna, depending on the final destination in Bulgaria.
Contact Us for Affordable Road Freight to Bulgaria
Our transport options can accommodate even the most unique requests, whether they be UK and EU pallets and cargo or larger and strangely shaped products. Big or small, light or heavy, Barrington Freight is on hand to cater to all your freight needs at a competitive price.
