Fastway Alternatives in Ireland

Fastway Alternatives 2025: Ireland Parcel and Courier Services 

An Post, DPD, GLS, UPS and Fedex Express are alternative courier services to Fastway which are available to book parcel deliveries across Ireland. Each of these couriers provides full parcel tracking when booked through Parcel2Go. More information on each courier is provided below:

• An Post: Ireland’s national postal service offering reliable local nationwide delivery alongside international shipping, with full parcel tracking and flexible sending options for both individuals and businesses. 

• DPD Ireland: DPD Ireland is connected to the business’ large network of 500 depots across 230 countries, helping you to get your parcel where it needs to go. With 300+ DPD parcel drop off points across Ireland, DPD is ideal for next day delivery and parcel drop offs for services across Ireland and abroad. 

• GLS Ireland: GLS Ireland has 120 national and regional hubs and more than 1,600 parcel shops across locations such as Dublin, Limerick, Carlow, Cork and Letterkenny. Whether you would like to send a parcel within the Republic of Ireland, to the UK or further afield, GLS Ireland can help.

• UPS: A global courier company with an extensive Irish delivery network, UPS Ireland offers dependable parcel delivery with flexible options to suit your needs. Through Parcel2Go Ireland, you can arrange shipping to destinations all over the world at competitive rates.

• FedEx Express: An international courier, FedEx Express Ireland specialises in international deliveries, making it easy to send parcels from Ireland to the UK, Europe, the USA, and worldwide

Alternative Next-Day Delivery Services to Fastway

Fastway Ireland had offered next day delivery services before entering into receivership. Please note all services are highly likely to be disrupted for any parcels sent last week - Fastway should provide updates once more information is available, with current deliveries expected to be delayed by up to 2 weeks as of 31st October 2025.

If you are seeking alternative next day delivery options, DPD Ireland offer next day courier services alongside An Post. Please visit our Next Day Delivery services page for more information. 

Parcel Collection and Drop-Off Alternatives

Parcel2Go offers easy collection and drop-off delivery options across Ireland. You can book a courier collection from your home or office, or choose a drop-off service at a nearby location for quick, flexible sending. 

Trusted couriers like DPD Ireland, GLS, UPS, and An Post provide hundreds of convenient drop-off points and reliable collection services nationwide. Visit our drop off and collection pages to find suitable alternatives for Fastway shipping or visit our Quick Quote tool to make your booking. 

International Parcel Delivery from Ireland

If you need to send parcels abroad, you can book international services directly through Parcel2Go with trusted couriers delivering parcels 

• An Post: The An Post delivery network offers speedy delivery in Ireland, Europe and beyond.

• UPS Standard: Offers express services for international and worldwide deliveries

• DPD PickUp Europe: Drop off your parcel to multiple DPD locations for European deliveries

• FedEx International Priority: Fast, trackable shipping to destinations worldwide including parcel collection services.

• GLS Europe: GLS offers European delivery services for smaller international parcels alongside economy  and parcel collection options.

Parcel2Go lets you compare prices, delivery times, and tracking options side-by-side so you can find the best option for you.

What to Expect as a Customer & Business

Delays or undelivered parcels can significantly impact revenue and customer satisfaction. Businesses may also face increased costs as orders are rerouted at short notice, while customer service teams experience added pressure due to refund requests and missing tracking updates. Over time, these issues can lead to reputational damage, especially if prolonged delays result in negative reviews or cancelled orders.

Business Next Steps

To minimise disruption, Parcel2Go recommends that businesses:

• Audit all active shipments to identify any affected parcels.

• Communicate openly with customers about potential delivery delays.

• Adopt a multi-carrier approach to reduce dependency on a single courier.

• Monitor courier performance metrics to ensure reliability.

• Automate your bookings and tracking through Parcel2Go’s free Smart Send tool to save time and ensure visibility.

Customer Next Steps

If you’re waiting for a parcel that was due to arrive via Fastway:

• Check for any updates. Tracking information may no longer refresh due to the closure.

• Contact your sender or retailer. They’ll be able to confirm whether your parcel has been rerouted or refunded.

• Book a new delivery with one of Parcel2Go’s trusted couriers if you need to send or return an item quickly.

• Stay informed. Parcel2Go will continue to share updates as more information becomes available.

To find out about how the closure is affecting businesses, read the full report from Business Mole which features; Director of Commercial at Parcel2Go Ireland, Ashley Taylor.

Book Your Parcel Delivery in Ireland Today

If your delivery has been affected by the Fastway receivership, or you simply need a more reliable courier, you can compare and book your next parcel easily with Parcel2Go.

We partner with the most trusted couriers in Ireland and worldwide, helping you send parcels quickly, affordably, and with confidence. 

Compare quotes and book your delivery now at Parcel2Go.com.

Find out what Ashley Taylor, Director of Commercial at Parcel2Go Ireland, had to say about how recent events have highlighted the fragility of the delivery chain for local businesses. 

Read the full article on Business Mole.