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There are 8 ways to get from Leicester to Chengdu by train, plane, or subway

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  1. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, subway

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    1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)plane plane BHX - TFU
    3. Take the subway from Tianfu International Airport North to Century Citysubway subway
    18h 50m
    ¥1,887–5,804

  2. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, subway

    1. Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)plane plane LGW - TFU
    4. Take the subway from Tianfu International Airport North to Century Citysubway subway
    16h 2m
    ¥2,249–6,255

  3. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, subway

    1. Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)plane plane LHR - TFU
    3. Take the subway from Tianfu International Airport North to Century Citysubway subway
    16h 9m
    ¥2,498–7,164

  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport

    1. Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)plane plane LHR - CTU
    18h 35m
    ¥3,691–8,154

  5. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, subway

    1. Take the train from Nuneaton to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)plane plane MAN - TFU
    3. Take the subway from Tianfu International Airport North to Century Citysubway subway
    18h 49m
    ¥3,572–6,091

  6. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG)plane plane LHR - CKG
    3. Take the train from Chongqing North to Chengdu Easttrain train
    18h 7m
    ¥3,402–8,396

  7. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Mianyang Nanjiao Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Mianyang Nanjiao Airport (MIG)plane plane LHR - MIG
    3. Take the train from Mianyang to Chengdu East Stationtrain train
    21h 22m
    ¥2,748–7,759

  8. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport

    1. Take the train from Nuneaton to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)plane plane MAN - CTU
    19h 45m
    ¥2,865–8,581

Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration14h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket¥1,779Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,525.3 km
  • Duration: 18h 50m

What companies run services between Leicester, England and Chengdu, China?

There is no direct connection from Leicester to Chengdu. However, you can take the train to Birmingham New Street, take the train to Birmingham International, walk to Birmingham Intl Rail Station, take the vehicle to Birmingham International Airport, walk to Birmingham Airport (BHX) airport, fly to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU), walk to Tianfu International Airport North, take the subway to Century City, then take the line 1 subway to Luomashi. Alternatively, you can take the train to London St Pancras Intl, take the train to Gatwick Airport, walk to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) airport, fly to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU), walk to Tianfu International Airport North, take the subway to Century City, then take the line 1 subway to Luomashi.

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