Single-room halls moves, end-of-term clearances and between-uni runs. Priced by the hour, booked online in seconds.
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A rough guide to the total time for loading and unloading.
Every move is different. Stairs, parking and big or awkward items all add time. If unsure, round up.
Extra loading and unloading time is charged by the hour.
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Photos, routes and reviews from recent jobs
Our customer needed to shift four large boxes, three suitcases, and a few small bags from Ardwick to Newcastle for term-time storage. Cosmin loaded everything in an hour and drove the van up from Manchester to Monument, arriving well before the storage deadline. The customer rode along for the three-hour-plus journey, so everything was delivered on schedule and ready to be checked in that afternoon.
Alexandra's end-of-term move from Fort William and Ardnamurchan landed on a Friday afternoon, table, boxes of books, clothes, mountain bike, the lot. Craig loaded everything in an hour and a half and got it all unloaded as agreed at the other end. Alexandra left a 5-star review saying he was friendly and professional, which pretty much sums up a stress-free student move when you've got the timing tight.
“Very friendly and professional team”
— Alexandra
Our customer's move from Osney & St Thomas into Headington was a classic term-time shuffle across Oxford. Sukhwinder loaded everything in an hour, then drove the Transit across to the new place in just under 50 minutes. With a helper on board, the whole job stayed brisk and straightforward, the kind of thing that needs to happen fast when you're settling into a new spot before the academic year kicks off.
— Mariella
Our customer's boxes and bags made the short hop from Loughton Roding to Waltham Abbey South & Rural in good time. Isaac loaded everything into the Transit and made the drive in just over an hour, handy for a mid-summer move when you're keen to get settled into your new place without faffing about. The whole job clocked in at a couple of hours start to finish, so there was no hanging around waiting for the van to show up.
Our customer's end-of-summer move from Osney & St Thomas to St Mary's was spot-on timing for the new term. Sukhwinder loaded five pieces of luggage and a couple of cardboard boxes into the Transit in just over an hour, then made the short 40-minute drive across Oxford to the new place. Everything landed mid-afternoon, leaving plenty of time to unpack before freshers' week kicked off.
Our customer needed a one-bed flat cleared out of St John's, bedding, kitchen kit, boxes of clothes, and a handful of flat-pack furniture, ready for the move to City Centre South in Liverpool. Georgian loaded everything into the Transit in two hours and drove the four-hour stretch early Sunday morning, getting the whole lot unloaded and settled by early afternoon. Typical student move: light on furniture, heavy on the small stuff that fills a room, and done in time for the new term.
“Very efficient”
— Jasmine
Our customer needed a one-person relocation from Horfield to Filton, furniture and plenty of boxes loaded into the Transit in about an hour. Iulian had everything secured and on the road in time for an early afternoon arrival. With mum on hand to help unpack at the other end, the whole move stayed relaxed and straightforward. The 25-minute drive meant the new place was sorted before tea time.
Our customer's student move from St Bartholomew to Frodsham came together with a flexible morning start. Lifted loaded boxes, bags, a mirror and chair into the Transit, taking just over an hour and a half to get everything sorted. The drive north stretched to eight and a half hours, but the job landed on time, one less thing to worry about when moving into a new place mid-summer.
Our customer's boxes and office chair made the trip from Hanley Park to Battersea Park, a solid 6 hours 50 minutes in the Transit. Everything came pre-packed, which meant Mirza got through the load in around an hour and could focus on the drive. Long-haul student moves like this are all about timing and getting someone's kit to their new place intact, and this one went smoothly from start to finish.
Francesca needed to shift boxes of clothes, a couple of small TVs, and a wooden chair from Southville to Hotwells and Harbourside, a classic mid-term student shuffle across Bristol. Kalidou loaded everything in 45 minutes and drove the short hop across the city to the new place. The whole thing was straightforward, and Francesca left a 5-star review saying the service made moving "a much less stressful experience", which is exactly what a student move should feel like.
“Amazing service, so helpful and made moving a much less stressful experience!”
— Francesca
Our customer's student room move from Old Moat to Withington stayed lean and efficient, just boxes, clothes, and a flat pack cupboard that fit neatly into one trip. Cosmin loaded everything in two hours and drove the short route across Manchester in 40 minutes, unloading it all as planned at the new house. The kind of quick turnaround that takes the stress out of term-time shuffling between student digs.
“Cosmin was so helpful and friendly - would recommend to anyone. Great guy and lots of help!”
— James
Faith's end-of-term move from Lawrence Hill in Bristol to Trowbridge in Cardiff came together smoothly. Kalidou loaded everything into the Transit in an hour, then drove the two-hour route to the new place. The pickup location had tight access, but a quick call ahead meant he could swing round the back of the building and get the van as close as possible, exactly the kind of logistics that makes student moves less stressful. Faith left a 5-star review saying Kalidou was polite, careful, and made the whole journey feel safe and easy.
“The driver was incredibly polite, friendly, and helpful throughout the journey. He drove very carefully, making me feel safe and comfortable. We had some really great conversations, and overall it was an amazing experience. I couldn't have asked for a better driver. Thank you!”
— Faith
Our customer needed their one-bedroom flat packed up and moved from Falmouth to St Mary's, a long haul that Laurentiu covered in just over ten and a half hours. The load included a small bookcase, corner shelf, TV, and several boxes of belongings, plus some carefully packed art pieces that needed to stay safe in transit. It's the kind of move that marks a big life shift, whether that's a new term, a fresh start, or the end-of-year clear-out. Laurentiu got everything loaded and on the road in an hour.
“Laurentiu was extremely helpful with moving and getting everything loaded quickly; friendly and accommodating to all types of items.”
— Maya
Our customer's end-of-term move from student halls in Eastville to a shared house in Clifton came together smoothly. Kalidou loaded nine boxes, two suitcases, a drying rack and trolley into the Transit in an hour, then made the short drive across Bristol in 45 minutes. The ground-floor pickup meant no stairs to navigate, so everything got shifted without fuss, the kind of straightforward logistics that makes term-time relocations run on time.
“Kalidou was very helpful and lovely throughout the experience. Wouldn't have been able to move without him! It was a very smooth experience.”
— Caoimhe
Our customer wrapped up their final year at Southampton and needed their belongings shifted back home to Maidstone. Isaac loaded three big bags of clothes, a couple of boxes, a monitor and mirror into the Transit, a straightforward 30-minute pack, then drove the 4 hours 25 minutes with our customer riding along. End-of-term moves like this one are exactly what the service handles best: light loads, flexible timing, and a student who just wanted a reliable lift home rather than juggling multiple trips or expensive alternatives. Job finished mid-evening, everything delivered.
Rebecca's dorm essentials, chester drawers, computer desk, gaming chair, display cases, and eight bags of clothing, needed to shift across Victoria in Southend. Connor loaded everything into the Transit in an hour and a half, then drove the short hop to the new flat. Rebecca left a 5-star review saying Connor arrived on time and was genuinely helpful throughout. The kind of move that works best when the driver knows students are on the clock and has the patience to get it right.
“Got to the flat on time and was very helpful”
— Rebecca
A standard first-year load fits in a medium van. Single bed, mattress, desk, bags and boxes don't take up much space. If family can't make the drive or the car won't take everything, a man-and-van booking handles it in one run.
Most halls and purpose-built student accommodation like Unite, iQ, Chapter, Vita and university-owned halls have level or lift access, which means one driver can manage the job comfortably. Upper floors with stairs only is where adding a helper makes a real difference. It speeds up loading and protects the furniture on the stairs. The booking system gives you a price once you enter the postcodes and a loading time estimate.
Have everything packed before the driver arrives. Boxes and bags should be at the door. Packing materials need to be sorted before moving day. They aren't available to add through the man and van booking form.
Shared house and HMO moves often involve several people with different timings and items going to multiple destinations. Multi-stop bookings cover this. Set several pickup and drop-off addresses and the driver works through them in order.
If you and your housemates are moving on the same day, combining into one booking and splitting the cost is usually cheaper than each booking separately. For larger shared houses, step up to a large van or a Luton rather than a medium. If any beds or wardrobes need dismantling, flag it in the booking notes so the driver allocates time for it.
End-of-term timing is tight across every university city. Tenancies often end in the same few weekends and demand on the platform peaks in June and late September. Booking two to three weeks ahead gives you more driver options.
Most end-of-term jobs split the load between two destinations. Some items go home, some go to storage. Multi-stop bookings cover both in one run without needing to arrange separate transport. If you're an international student flying home for the summer, dropping belongings at a storage unit on the way works the same way. For anything going into storage longer-term, pair this booking with our Storage Moves and Transfers service.
Enter your postcodes into the booking system for an instant price. The total is the driver's hourly rate multiplied by round-trip route time plus your loading estimate. Medium vans run from /hr, large vans from /hr and Lutons from /hr. A single halls room for a local move usually comes in well under £100. Longer routes cost more.
Yes. End-of-term clearance is one of the busiest job types on the platform. Pick up from halls and drop at home, at a storage unit, or split between both. Multi-stop bookings let you set several drop-offs in one run.
Yes. Put all the pickup and drop-off addresses on the booking and split the cost between you. The driver does the full run and you share the invoice.
Yes. Get everything boxed and ready at the door before the driver arrives. Packing materials aren't available to add through our man and van booking form, so boxes, tape and wrapping need to be sorted in advance.
The overage is charged at the same hourly rate you were quoted. No premium charges. If you book 30 minutes of loading and it takes 60, the additional 30 minutes rolls onto the invoice at the same rate.
Same-day and next-day slots do come up depending on which drivers are free nearby. Enter your postcodes into our booking system and it'll show you who has availability right away.
You pay a 20% deposit to secure the booking when you confirm. The remaining balance is settled on the day of the move.
TVMC’s driver network covers every major UK university city and the majority of student towns between them. London is the busiest catchment, with runs serving UCL, King’s, LSE, Imperial, Goldsmiths, QMUL and City. The most common drop-offs are in Bloomsbury, Camden, Mile End and south towards Clapham. Bristol covers both UoB and UWE, with drivers handling Clifton, Stoke Bishop and Frenchay alongside shared houses in Bedminster and Southville.
Up north, Manchester is one of the biggest student hubs, covering UoM, MMU and the surrounding towns. Leeds serves both the University of Leeds and Leeds Beckett. Sheffield rounds out the Yorkshire corridor. Edinburgh and Glasgow are the Scottish hubs, with Edinburgh runs including Pollock Halls, Napier campuses and the Heriot-Watt Riccarton estate. Durham, Newcastle, Liverpool and Nottingham are all well covered. Further afield, Oxford, Cambridge, York, Loughborough, Bath and Warwick at Coventry are all covered. So are Exeter, Southampton, Portsmouth, Cardiff and Reading, plus smaller university towns like Guildford and Norwich.
Long-distance student moves use route-time pricing. Manchester to London runs about 4 hours on the M6, while Edinburgh to Leeds is closer to 3. The most common routes follow the M1, M6 and A1 corridors. September arrivals near major rail termini like Euston, King’s Cross and Piccadilly are common enough that drivers know the access and parking restrictions well.
Accommodation types in scope include university-owned halls, purpose-built student accommodation from providers like Unite, iQ, Chapter, Vita, Host and Student Roost, HMO shared houses, short-term lets and private studios. Enter your addresses and see who’s free near you.
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