China to United Kingdom Shipping
China → United Kingdom trade lane
Browse 4,641 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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See placement options →Guangzhou, China
Great Blakenham, Suffolk, IP6 0NX, United Kingdom
Reading, England, United Kingdom
Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 4SH, United Kingdom
Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
Stratford Upon Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 9NQ, United Kingdom
Luton, Bedfordshire, Lu7, United Kingdom
Glasgow, Scotland, G14 0LN, United Kingdom
Heathrow, London, TW4 6BH, United Kingdom
Longgang, Luohu, 518000, China
Shenzhen, Guangzhou, 518002, China
Luohu District, Shenzhen, China
Luohu District, Shenzhen, China
Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518000, China
Luo Hu, Shenzhen, China
Quyang Road Street, Shanghai City, 200437, China
Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
Guangzhou, Shenzhen, China
Shenzhen, Luohu, 518000, China
Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518000, China
Shenzhen, Shenzhen, 581300, China
Luohu, Shenzhen, 518000, China
Shennan East Ave, 518000, China
Shanghai, 200081, China
Zhengzhou, Henan Province, China
Bantian Town, Shenzhen City, China
Nanshan District, Shenzhen, 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.