What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Svalbard?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Svalbard is to train and fly which costs $220 - $850 and takes 14h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Svalbard?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Svalbard is to train and fly which takes 13h 3m and costs $290 - $900.

How far is it from Cardiff to Svalbard?

The distance between Cardiff and Svalbard is 3108 km.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Svalbard?

It takes approximately 14h 58m to get from Cardiff to Svalbard, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Svalbard?

Svalbard is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 10:22 AM in Cardiff and 11:22 AM in Svalbard.

Where can I stay near Svalbard?

There are 19+ hotels available in Svalbard.

Cardiff to Svalbard - 5 ways to travel via train, and plane

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

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Fly from Cardiff Airport
best
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane CWL - LYR
14h 58m
$269–1,122
Train to Bristol Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane BRS - LYR
14h 21m
$225–809
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane LHR - LYR
13h 3m
$292–873
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane LGW - LYR
13h 10m
$297–947
Train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Wilmslowtrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane MAN - LYR
13h 52m
$289–808

Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) flights

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15h 7mAverage Duration

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Distance: 3,107.7 km
Duration: 14h 58m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Svalbard, SJ?

KLM, Scandinavian Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) twice daily.

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