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How to get fromLondon to Xiningby plane, train, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from London to Xining by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Xining

    best
    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Xining (XNN)plane plane LHR - XNN
    18h 3m
    ¥2,520–7,802

  2. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Lanzhou, bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Lanzhou (LHW)plane plane LGW - LHW
    3. Take the bus from Lanzhou Airport to Oriental Hotelbus bus
    4. Take the train from Lanzhou West to Xiningtrain train
    21h
    ¥1,867–5,897

  3. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Xining

    1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Xining (XNN)plane plane LGW - XNN
    17h 21m
    ¥2,030–6,738

  4. Fly London City Airport to Xining

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Xining (XNN)plane plane LCY - XNN
    19h 11m
    ¥2,840–9,548

  5. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Lanzhou, bus, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Lanzhou (LHW)plane plane LHR - LHW
    2. Take the bus from Lanzhou Airport to Oriental Hotelbus bus
    3. Take the train from Lanzhou West to Xiningtrain train
    21h 52m
    ¥2,157–6,461

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Xining (XNN) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration16h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket¥2,409Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,731.6 km
  • Duration: 18h 3m

What companies run services between London, England and Xining, China?

Air China, China Southern Airlines, and four other airlines fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Xining (XNN) 5 times a day.

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