Rome2Rio

How to get fromNorthampton to Shanghaiby train, plane, or bus

Find Transport to Shanghai

See all options

There are 7 ways to get from Northampton to Shanghai by train, plane, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Shanghai Pudong International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Northampton to Watford Junctiontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)plane plane LHR - PVG
    15h 39m
    ¥2,498–5,117

  2. Bus to Luton Airport, fly to Shanghai Pudong International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Northampton Bus Interchange to Airport Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)plane plane LTN - PVG
    18h 26m
    ¥1,811–4,846

  3. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

    1. Take the train from Northampton to Watford Junctiontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)plane plane LHR - SHA
    17h 12m
    ¥2,748–11,367

  4. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Shanghai Pudong International Airport

    1. Take the train from Northampton to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)plane plane BHX - PVG
    18h 49m
    ¥1,964–5,337

  5. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Shanghai Pudong International Airport

    1. Take the train from Northampton to London Eustontrain train
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)plane plane LGW - PVG
    15h 53m
    ¥2,741–7,737

  6. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Shanghai Pudong International Airport

    1. Take the train from Rugby to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)plane plane MAN - PVG
    16h 46m
    ¥3,133–5,621

  7. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Nantong Xingdong Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Northampton to Watford Junctiontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Nantong Xingdong Airport (NTG)plane plane LHR - NTG
    3. Take the bus from Jiangsu Tongzhou to Shanghai Zongzhanbus bus
    21h 35m
    ¥2,633–8,007

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration15h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket¥2,013Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Northampton to Shanghai.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 9,391.8 km
  • Duration: 15h 39m

What companies run services between Northampton, England and Shanghai, China?

There is no direct connection from Northampton to Shanghai. However, you can take the train to Watford Junction, walk to Watford Junction station, take the bus to Heathrow Terminal 2, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), walk to Pudong International Airport, take the train to Longyang Road, walk to Longyang Road, then take the line 2 subway to West Nanjing Road. Alternatively, you can take the train to Watford Junction, walk to Watford Junction station, take the bus to Heathrow Terminal 2, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA), walk to Hongqiao Airport T1, then take the line 10 subway to South Shaanxi Road.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around China

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides