Rome2Rio

How to get fromCardiff to Chengduby train, plane or subway

Find Transport to Chengdu

See all options

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

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 Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, subway

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)planeLHR - TFU
    3. Take the subway from Tianfu International Airport North to Century Citysubway
    16h 14m
    ¥2,357–8,068

  2. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, subway

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)planeBRS - TFU
    3. Take the subway from Tianfu International Airport North to Century Citysubway
    18h 22m
    ¥1,861–6,322

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

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)planeBHX - TFU
    3. Take the subway from Tianfu International Airport North to Century Citysubway
    19h 44m
    ¥2,017–7,458

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

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)planeLHR - CTU
    18h 29m
    ¥3,350–9,558

  5. Train to London City Airport, fly to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, subway

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)planeLCY - TFU
    3. Take the subway from Tianfu International Airport North to Century Citysubway
    18h 59m
    ¥2,847–9,474

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

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG)planeLHR - CKG
    3. Take the train from Chongqing North to Chengdu Easttrain
    18h 15m
    ¥3,161–8,300

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

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Mianyang Nanjiao Airport (MIG)planeLHR - MIG
    3. Take the train from Mianyang to Chengdu East Stationtrain
    21h 52m
    ¥3,107–8,663

  8. Fly Cardiff Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, subway

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)planeCWL - TFU
    2. Take the subway from Tianfu International Airport North to Century Citysubway
    20h 51m
    ¥2,956–10,064

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration14h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket¥1,949Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Chengdu, China?

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Chengdu. However, you can take the train to London Paddington, take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) 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 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.

Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more

Airlines
Train 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

Where to next?

Trips from Cardiff

Trips to Chengdu

Popular routes