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How to get fromManchester to Longyearbyenby plane or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Manchester to Longyearbyen by plane or train

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  1. Fly from Manchester Airport

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    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane MAN - LYR
    11h
    $295–619

  2. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane EDI - LYR
    15h 35m
    $340–764

  3. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane LHR - LYR
    13h 47m
    $302–776

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration12h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$166Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,875.6 km
  • Duration: 11h

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Longyearbyen, SJ?

Scandinavian Airlines and Norwegian Air Shuttle fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) 4 times a week.

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