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How to get fromBristol to Longyearbyenby plane or train

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

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  1. Fly from Bristol Airport

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    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane BRS - LYR
    15h 39m
    $154–515

  2. Train to Cardiff Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane CWL - LYR
    15h 46m
    $265–1,159

  3. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane LHR - LYR
    12h 50m
    $281–773

  4. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane MAN - LYR
    20h 24m
    $396–716

Bristol Airport (BRS) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration16h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$143Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,094.3 km
  • Duration: 15h 39m

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

KLM, Scandinavian Airlines, and easyJet fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) once daily.

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