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How to get fromEngland to Svalbardby train or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from England to Svalbard by train or plane

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  1. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

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    1. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane LGW - LYR
    16h 12m
    $277–468

  2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport

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    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane LHR - LYR
    10h 30m
    $188–555

  3. Fly from London City Airport

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane LCY - LYR
    19h 56m
    $337–870

  4. Fly from Manchester Airport

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane MAN - LYR
    11h 26m
    $194–468

  5. Fly from Birmingham Airport

    1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane BHX - LYR
    20h 25m
    $305–572

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration17h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$164Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between England and Svalbard, SJ?

KLM, Transavia Holland, and four other airlines fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) twice daily.

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