China to United Kingdom Shipping
China → United Kingdom trade lane
Browse 4,403 logistics providers serving China to United Kingdom. Cargo from Shenzhen, Shanghai, and Ningbo reaches Felixstowe and Southampton in roughly 30–40 days by sea, while China–Europe rail delivers to the UK in about 18–22 days as a faster mid-cost option; air is 4–7 days. Post-Brexit, forwarders handle GB import declarations (CDS) and customs at any EU transit points.
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Ipswich, England, United Kingdom
Guildford, Surrey, Gu86ad, United Kingdom
Felixstowe, England, United Kingdom
Shanghai, Shanghai, 200000, China
Shenzhen, Shenzhen, 518000, China
Bradford, England, BD17 6JZ, United Kingdom
Unit 6 Priors industrial estate, Priors Way Maidenhead, England, SL6 2HP, United Kingdom
Kirmington, England, United Kingdom
Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
Unit 9 Goodwood Rd Eastleigh, England, SO50 4NT, United Kingdom
Stoke-on-Trent, England, United Kingdom
London, London, N1 7GU, United Kingdom
Churchill, Bristol, BS25 5PJ, United Kingdom
London Heathrow, England, United Kingdom
Luohu District, Shenzhen, China
Dover, England, United Kingdom
Colchester, England, United Kingdom
Telford, Shropshire, TF1 9AG, United Kingdom
Newcastle Upon Tyne, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 5UJ, United Kingdom
Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
Witham, England, United Kingdom
Billericay, Essex, CM12 0BT, United Kingdom
Dover, England, United Kingdom
Leicester, England, United Kingdom
26 Rushworth Street London, England, SE1 0RB, United Kingdom
Haddenham, England, United Kingdom
Castle Donington, England, United Kingdom
Shanghai, Shanghai, 200437, China
Shanghai, Shanghai, 200437, China
Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518110, China
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Frequently asked questions
- How long does China to UK shipping take?
- Sea freight to Felixstowe/Southampton is typically 30–40 days; China–Europe rail is around 18–22 days; air freight 4–7 days. Forwarders confirm exact schedules against sailing and departure dates.
- Is rail freight from China to the UK worth it?
- Rail sits between sea and air on cost and speed (~18–22 days), making it useful for time-sensitive but budget-conscious cargo. Availability and rates vary with capacity — post a request for current options.
- What customs do UK imports from China need?
- GB imports are declared through HMRC’s Customs Declaration Service (CDS), with duty and import VAT (postponed VAT accounting available). Most UK forwarders on CargoLinked file these as standard.