Road freight between Lithuania and the United Kingdom
RNJ Transport arranges loads between Lithuania and the United Kingdom on request, with checked partner carriers. The United Kingdom is outside the EU customs union, so every load needs customs declarations. Before booking, we check that a partner carrier can take the route and explain which customs documents your load needs. We arrange the declarations with a trusted partner.
- RNJ Transport arranges loads between Lithuania and the United Kingdom on request, with checked partner carriers. You keep one contact person and get one invoice.
- The United Kingdom left the EU customs union on 1 January 2021. Goods need an EU export declaration and a UK import declaration.
- Since 31 January 2025, goods from the EU to Great Britain also need a safety and security declaration before they arrive.
- Trucks of 12 tonnes or more pay the HGV levy for the days they drive on UK motorways and A roads. Trucks registered outside the UK pay by day, week, month or year.
| Trucks | Checked partner carriers, on request |
|---|---|
| Directions | Lithuania to the United Kingdom and from the United Kingdom to Lithuania |
| Road distance | About 2,250 km from Klaipėda to London |
| Driving time under EU rules | About 85 h with one driver, about 56 h with two drivers |
| Customs | Export and import declarations, safety and security data, a GMR at Dover and the Channel Tunnel |
| Route | By road through Poland, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium and France, then across the English Channel |
| Road tolls | HGV levy for trucks of 12 t or more, by day, week, month or year |
| Truck driving bans | No national ban on weekends or public holidays. London controls trucks over 18 t at night and at weekends. |
| Your contact | One contact person for your load. +370 698 38573. We speak Lithuanian, English and Russian. |
Distance: the road route from Klaipėda in OpenStreetMap (OSRM), through EU countries as far as possible, rounded to 10 km. Driving time: 60 km/h on average under EU driving and rest rules, without queues or ferries. It is not a delivery promise: we give the planned delivery date with the price. Checked 20 October 2026.
Road route and Channel crossings
The road route from Klaipėda to London is about 2,250 km, including the crossing of the English Channel. Trucks drive through Poland, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium and France to Calais. From Calais, the truck crosses on the Channel Tunnel freight shuttle to Folkestone, or by ferry to Dover. Ferries to Dover also sail from Dunkirk.
In the United Kingdom, traffic drives on the left. On motorways, the speed limit for trucks over 7.5 tonnes is 60 mph, about 96 km/h. The United Kingdom is two hours behind Lithuania all year.
Our price includes the road tolls and the Channel crossing. Before booking, we check that a partner carrier can take the route on your dates.
Customs documents for the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom is outside the EU customs union, so every load crosses a customs border. A load from Lithuania needs an EU export declaration and a UK import declaration. Since 31 January 2025, goods from the EU to Great Britain also need a safety and security declaration before they arrive. We arrange the customs declarations with a trusted partner.
At Dover and the Channel Tunnel, every truck with goods needs a goods movement reference (GMR) from the Goods Vehicle Movement Service (GVMS). The GMR links the declarations for all goods on the truck. The carrier gets it before the trip, and the driver shows it at check-in at the port of departure. Send the invoice and the commodity codes early, so the declarations are ready before loading.
Food, plants and animal products can need health certificates, and they can be checked at the UK border. Tell us the goods before booking. Northern Ireland has its own arrangements, so tell us if the load goes there.
| Document | Lithuania to the United Kingdom | United Kingdom to Lithuania |
|---|---|---|
| CMR consignment note | Yes | Yes |
| Invoice | Yes | Yes |
| Packing list | Recommended | Recommended |
| Export declaration | EU export declaration | UK export declaration |
| Import declaration | UK import declaration | EU import declaration |
| Safety and security declaration | Before arrival in Great Britain | Before arrival in the EU |
| GMR from GVMS | Yes, at Dover and the Channel Tunnel | Yes, at Dover and the Channel Tunnel |
Road rules for trucks in the United Kingdom
Trucks of 12 tonnes or more pay the HGV levy for each day they drive on UK main roads, the motorways and A roads. Trucks registered outside the UK pay by day, week, month or year. From 1 April 2026, a Euro 6 truck of 38,001 kg or more pays 9.67 GBP a day or 30.95 GBP a week.
The United Kingdom has no national truck driving ban on weekends or public holidays. In London, the London Lorry Control Scheme controls trucks over 18 tonnes at night and at weekends on some roads. Trucks over 12 tonnes need a free HGV Safety Permit to drive in most of Greater London, also when they are registered outside the UK.
| Truck weight | Day | Week | Month | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12,000 to 31,000 kg | 3.22 | 8.05 | 16.10 | 161 |
| 31,001 to 38,000 kg | 7.74 | 19.35 | 38.70 | 387 |
| 38,001 kg and over | 9.67 | 30.95 | 61.90 | 619 |
How a load runs to the United Kingdom
For this route, we book a checked partner carrier. You have one contact person from the first message to the signed CMR. You get one invoice, from RNJ Transport.
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You send the load details
Send the addresses, the date, the pallets or loading metres and the weight in the price form.
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We find a checked carrier
We book a partner truck for your dates and check the carrier.
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You get a fixed price
We confirm the price and the planned loading and delivery days.
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You get the truck details
Before loading, you get the plate numbers and the driver’s phone number.
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Loading and the trip
The driver loads your goods with a CMR consignment note. We call you if anything changes.
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Delivery, CMR and one invoice
After delivery, you get the signed CMR and one invoice from RNJ Transport.
Frequently asked questions
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Which customs documents does a load to the United Kingdom need?
An EU export declaration, a UK import declaration and a safety and security declaration. At Dover and the Channel Tunnel, the truck also needs a goods movement reference (GMR) from GVMS. The load travels with a CMR consignment note, the invoice and a packing list. We arrange the customs declarations with a trusted partner and tell you what to send.
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How long does the drive from Klaipėda to London take?
About 85 hours with one driver and about 56 hours with two drivers, for about 2,250 km. The Channel crossing adds time. This is the driving time under EU driving and rest rules, at 60 km/h on average. It is not a delivery promise. We give the planned delivery date with the price.
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What is the HGV levy?
The HGV levy is a UK road charge for trucks of 12 tonnes or more. A truck pays it for each day it drives on motorways and A roads. Trucks registered outside the UK pay by day, week, month or year. From 1 April 2026, a Euro 6 truck over 38 tonnes pays 9.67 GBP a day. The carrier pays the levy, and it is part of the one price we agree.
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Do you carry loads from the United Kingdom to Lithuania?
Yes, on request. The load needs a UK export declaration and an EU import declaration. Before the truck arrives in the EU, the carrier sends a safety and security declaration, the entry summary declaration. Before booking, we check that a partner carrier can take the route. You keep one contact person and get one invoice from RNJ Transport.
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Do food and plants need extra documents for the United Kingdom?
Yes, often. Animal products, plants and some food can need health certificates, and they can be checked at the UK border. Tell us the goods and the commodity codes before booking. We then explain which documents your load needs, and we arrange the customs declarations with a trusted partner.
Sources (7)
- HGV levy bands and rates tables, GOV.UK
- List of ports using the Goods Vehicle Movement Service, GOV.UK
- Making an entry summary declaration, GOV.UK
- What is the London Lorry Control Scheme?, London Councils
- Direct Vision Standard and HGV Safety Permit, Transport for London
- Speed limits, GOV.UK
- Driving restrictions for heavy goods vehicles in the European Union, final report, European Commission, December 2010
We checked these sources on 20 October 2026.
Plan your load to or from the United Kingdom
Send the route, the date and the load size in the price form. We call you back. You can also call us during working hours.
+370 698 38573A person in our Klaipėda office answers your call.
Mon–Fri 08:00–17:00, Lithuanian time
Get a price
Send your route and your phone number. We call you back about the price.