A 2-bedroom home is the most common size of British move — young couples, first-time buyers, downsizing empty-nesters, and the entire buy-to-let market cycle round this footprint. Prices vary enormously between quote websites because the range of a "2-bed" runs from a compact 400 sq ft London flat to a substantial 950 sq ft period cottage. Here's the honest breakdown.
2026 average UK costs for a 2-bedroom move
| Distance | Transport only | + Fragile pack | + Full pack |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local (under 20 miles) | £380–£620 | £520–£780 | £720–£980 |
| 50 miles | £480–£720 | £620–£880 | £820–£1,100 |
| 100 miles | £580–£850 | £720–£1,000 | £920–£1,250 |
| 200 miles | £780–£1,100 | £950–£1,300 | £1,200–£1,600 |
What's included in a fair 2-bed quote
- Two crew members for a typical day
- One 3.5-tonne Luton or 7.5-tonne lorry depending on volume
- All fuel, mileage, congestion and low-emission zone charges
- Full furniture protection blankets and wrap
- Furniture disassembly and reassembly
- £2M public liability and £50k goods-in-transit insurance
- Free packing kit (Apex) delivered ahead of the day
Six ways to reduce the price of a 2-bed move
- Move Tuesday or Wednesday. Save 15–20% instantly.
- Avoid the last working day of the month.
- Declutter first. Every large item removed is a lorry-load minute saved.
- Pack yourself. Save £150–£250.
- Combine with storage rather than a separate self-store unit.
- Get three fixed-price written quotes and take the middle one.
The two-bedroom traps
Compact 2-bed flats in London, Bristol, and Brighton often need loading permits, parking bay suspensions, or a Luton lorry parked 40m from the door. All of these have real cost implications. Insist your quoting company either visits or requests a video walk-through of the access before quoting. Anyone quoting a 2-bed London flat from a postcode alone is guessing.
Frequently asked questions
- How much to move a 2-bedroom house in the UK?
- A 2-bedroom local UK move in 2026 costs £380–£620 for transport only, rising to £720–£980 with full packing service.
- How long does a 2-bedroom move take?
- A typical 2-bedroom move takes 6–9 hours from crew arrival to keys in the new address. A two-person Apex crew handles it comfortably in a working day.
- Do I need a permit to move in London?
- Many London boroughs require a parking bay suspension or dispensation for removals lorries. Costs vary £25–£150 per bay per day and take up to 10 working days to arrange. Apex handles this on your behalf on any London job.
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