How long does it take to send a parcel from china to UK?

It depend on which kind of shipping method you will choose. If it is by International Express & Courier, it can be 2-6 working days, if you choose International Postal Air Mail, it's 1-3 working days. Recommend you to visit a the website of a Chinese shipping agent at www.sendfromchina.com, just enter your parcel weight and dimensions as well as the destination, you will see the approximate delivery time for each shipping method.