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How to get fromGreater Manchester to Svalbardby plane or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Greater Manchester to Svalbard 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 26m
    $297–572

  2. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    cheapest
    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
    22h 27m
    $193–593

  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
    14h 26m
    $301–779

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

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration12h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$169Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,880.5 km
  • Duration: 11h 26m

What companies run services between Greater Manchester, England and Svalbard, SJ?

Scandinavian Airlines and Norwegian Air Shuttle fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) 3 times a week.

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