How long does a transfer to India take?

There is no single answer, because delivery time varies by provider, payment method, time of day, holidays in the UK and India, and any security checks. Some transfers arrive within minutes and others take a day or more, and every figure a provider gives is an estimate rather than a guarantee. Check how the provider defines it: when your funds are received, or when the recipient's bank credits the account. If you have a deadline, send earlier than you think you need to and leave a buffer.¹