Rome2Rio

How to get fromEngland to Japanby train or plane

Find Transport to Japan

See all options

There are 8 ways to get from England to Japan by train or plane

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 Gatwick Airport, fly to Fukuoka Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Fukuoka Airport (FUK)plane plane LGW - FUK
    17h 57m
    ¥77,928–264,799

  2. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Tokyo International Airport

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane plane LHR - HND
    16h 43m
    ¥83,196–168,216

  3. Fly Manchester Airport to Tokyo International Airport

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane plane MAN - HND
    18h 35m
    ¥81,196–172,179

  4. Fly Manchester Airport to Chūbu Centrair International Airport

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)plane plane MAN - NGO
    19h 50m
    ¥101,466–172,299

  5. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Chūbu Centrair International Airport

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)plane plane LHR - NGO
    19h 18m
    ¥88,466–178,336

  6. Fly Manchester Airport to Fukuoka Airport

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Fukuoka Airport (FUK)plane plane MAN - FUK
    19h 22m
    ¥85,886–141,579

  7. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Narita International Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Narita International Airport (NRT)plane plane LHR - NRT
    2. Take the train from 空港第2ビル Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 to Tōkyō Stationtrain train
    19h 23m
    ¥78,746–178,946

  8. Fly London Heathrow Airport to New Chitose Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to New Chitose Airport (CTS)plane plane LHR - CTS
    2. Take the train from New Chitose Airport to Sapporotrain train
    19h 49m
    ¥93,646–188,746

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Fukuoka Airport (FUK) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration16h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket¥43,864Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from England to Japan.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 9,476.9 km
  • Duration: 17h 57m

What companies run services between England and Japan?

British Airways, Japan Airlines, and three other airlines fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Tokyo International Airport (HND) every 4 hours.

Airlines
Train operators

Want to know more about travelling around Japan

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