Student & Short-Term Moves
The Van Man Co.
Welcome to The Van Man Co’s Student & Small Moves service — perfect for anyone moving between university halls, shared houses, private rentals, or temporary accommodation.
Our flexible man & van network offers fast, affordable help across the UK.
Student & Short-Term Moves
The Van Man Co.
Welcome to The Van Man Co’s Student & Small Moves service — perfect for anyone moving between university halls, shared houses, private rentals, or temporary accommodation.
Our flexible man & van network offers fast, affordable help across the UK.
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- Studio flat / few items: 30-60 mins
- 1-bed flat: 60-90 mins
- 2-bed house: 90-120 mins
- Add 15-30 mins per floor for stairs
If additional time is needed, it's charged at the hourly rate.
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Student & Small Move Delivery Services
Student Moves (Halls, Uni Accommodation & Shared Houses)
Affordable, flexible help for students with light belongings and time-sensitive moves.
- Ideal for moving into or out of halls, flats, HMOs, and shared houses
- Perfect for boxes, suitcases, desks, bedding, appliances, and small furniture
- Support for term-time moves, end-of-year clear-outs, and gap-year storage
- Drivers can assist with loading, lifting, and securing your items
- Budget-friendly alternative to traditional removal companies
Student moves typically involve a few key belongings rather than a full household load — which is exactly what our man & van service specialises in. Whether you’re moving into halls for the first time, switching between student houses, clearing out for the summer, or transporting items to storage, we offer flexible and affordable support.
Our drivers regularly help students move across cities and between universities, handling everything from desks and bookshelves to bags, boxes, and small appliances. With simple pricing and nationwide availability, we make student relocations quick, cheap, and convenient.
Short-Term & Temporary Relocations
Perfect for renters, professionals, couples, and anyone moving with minimal belongings.
- Ideal for short-term lets, contract roles, temporary stays, and relocations
- Move a small set of possessions without needing a full removal service
- Great for furnished flats, studio apartments, and room-to-room transfers
- Flexible booking for evening, weekend, and same-day moves
- Drivers help with access, stairs, tricky entrances, and tight loading
Short-term moves are becoming increasingly common — from temporary work placements to bridging stays between properties. For these lighter relocations, most people don’t need a full removal team, just a reliable van and a helping hand.
Our service is designed for minimal-load moves where belongings are manageable: a few boxes, a mattress, computer equipment, clothes, or small furniture pieces. Whether you’re moving into temporary accommodation, swapping rentals, or relocating for a job contract, we provide quick, flexible, and cost-effective transport tailored to smaller, simpler moves.
Student Storage Runs & Small-Load Transfers
Simple, low-cost transport between homes, storage units, and university locations.
- Ideal for summer storage, study-abroad periods, or year-long placements
- Move boxes, suitcases, bikes, flat-pack furniture, and uni essentials
- Perfect for multi-stop routes (home → storage → new accommodation)
- Cheaper and faster than hiring your own van
- Drivers experienced with small, awkward, or last-minute transfers
Many students and short-term movers rely on storage — especially during summer breaks, placement years, and mid-year tenancy changes. Our drivers can collect your items directly from campus, halls, or your shared house and deliver them to a local storage unit, then return them when you’re ready.
We support multi-stop moves, split pickups, and flexible timing to work around exams, travel schedules, and check-in windows. Whether you’re storing everything for the holidays or just moving a few boxes between properties, we make these small-load transfers easy and economical.
Covering all of the UK
The Van Man Co provides fast, flexible moving support for students and short-term movers across the UK, backed by a nationwide network of professional man & van drivers. Whether you’re relocating between university halls, moving into a student house, clearing out at the end of term, or shifting a small load between temporary rentals, we offer reliable coverage across major cities, university towns, and surrounding areas. Our service is built around light belongings and quick moves — perfect for anyone who doesn’t need a full removals team.
We assist with House & Apartment Removals, Student & Small Moves, Business & Regular Deliveries, Furniture & Bulky Item Transport, Long-Distance & Nationwide Moves, Storage Moves & Transfers, supporting everything from student moves and storage runs to short-term relocations, temporary accommodation transfers, house-share moves, and small flat moves. Every job is planned around access, lifting requirements, timing windows, and the specific belongings you’re transporting. Whether it’s boxes, bags, desk chairs, bedding, suitcases, gaming setups, or small furniture, our drivers know how to safely handle student and small-load moves with minimal fuss.
People use The Van Man Co for term-time moves, end-of-year clear-outs, storage shuttles, studio-flat moves, work-placement relocations, and quick home-to-home transfers. Many rely on us throughout their university years, while others use our service for short-term living arrangements, furnished flats, and temporary stays. Our goal is simple: to make moving light belongings easy, affordable, and stress-free — wherever you are in the UK.
Below, you’ll find our city hub pages, offering local information and coverage for each area. Choose your city to arrange a student or short-term move today.
FAQ's
Do you help students move into halls or university accommodation?
Yes — we specialise in student moves, including halls, shared houses, HMOs, private rentals and furnished flats.
How much stuff can you move for a student relocation?
Most student loads include boxes, bags, suitcases, a desk chair, small appliances and occasional furniture. Our vans can handle anything from a few items to a studio-flat load.
Do you offer moves between different cities or universities?
Yes — we cover nationwide student moves, including relocations between universities, campuses and home addresses.
Can you help with summer storage runs?
Absolutely. We collect items from your accommodation and drop them at a local storage unit — then return them when term starts again.
Do I need to pack everything before the driver arrives?
It helps, but many students travel with loose items. Just ensure fragile things are protected and boxed where possible.
Can you move a small amount of belongings for short-term stays?
Yes — our Short-Term Moves service is designed for minimal loads, temporary stays and quick relocations.
Do you offer same-day or last-minute moves?
If a driver is available, we can usually accommodate same-day or short-notice requests.
Will the driver help with stairs, lifts and tight access?
Yes — drivers regularly help students move through halls, blocks of flats and shared houses with limited access.
Can I share the cost with a friend or housemate?
Yes — many students split the price when moving from the same building or doing a combined run to storage or a new house.