Delivery Information – Fossil Shipping from Whitby Yorkshire Coast

Delivery Information

All fossils purchased from BuyAFossil are carefully packaged to ensure they arrive safely. We ship genuine Jurassic fossils collected from the Yorkshire Coast near Whitby to customers in the UK and around the world.

Dispatch Times
In most cases orders are dispatched the next working day, although please allow up to 3 working days during busy periods. Larger or heavier orders that require a courier booking may take slightly longer.

🇬🇧 FREE UK Delivery
Every UK order includes FREE shipping. All parcels are dispatched via Royal Mail Tracked 48, providing a reliable and fully tracked delivery service. Estimated delivery is 3–5 business days.

Please ensure all delivery address details are correct before placing your order. We cannot be held responsible for delays or delivery issues caused by incorrect or incomplete addresses. Any additional shipping costs incurred due to an incorrect address will be the responsibility of the customer.

Need your order sooner? Please contact us before placing your order, and we'll be happy to discuss the available faster shipping options.

International Delivery
International shipping costs are calculated at checkout depending on destination. Orders are sent using Royal Mail International Tracked.

Estimated Delivery Times
• Europe: 3–5 working days
• Rest of the world: 6–7 working days

Please note these times are estimates based on Royal Mail guidance. Please ensure all delivery address details are correct before placing your order. We cannot be held responsible for delays or delivery issues caused by incorrect or incomplete addresses. Any additional shipping costs incurred due to an incorrect address will be the responsibility of the customer.

Customs & Duties
Customers outside the UK are responsible for any customs, duty or clearance fees required by their country. Failure to pay these charges may result in parcels being returned or destroyed by customs authorities. In these circumstances your order will not be refunded. Please understand this before placing your order. 

All fossils are securely packed to protect these 180-million-year-old Jurassic specimens during transit.