Rome2Rio

How to get fromManchester to Longyearbyenby plane or train

Find Transport to Longyearbyen

See all options

There are 4 ways to get from Manchester to Longyearbyen by plane or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly from Manchester Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane MAN - LYR
    11h
    $206–671

  2. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane BHX - LYR
    15h 10m
    $264–796

  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
    $365–794

  4. 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 12m
    $457–753

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

Calendar2Weekly Planes
Duration10h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$189Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

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) twice a week.

Airlines
Train operators

Want to know more about travelling around Svalbard & Jan Mayen

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

Trips from Manchester

Trips to Longyearbyen

Popular routes