What is the cheapest way to get from Inverness to Longyearbyen?

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Longyearbyen is to train and fly which costs $260 - $1,000 and takes 18h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Inverness to Longyearbyen?

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Longyearbyen is to fly which takes 14h 6m and costs $260 - $1,100.

How far is it from Inverness to Longyearbyen?

The distance between Inverness and Longyearbyen is 2621 km.

How long does it take to get from Inverness to Longyearbyen?

It takes approximately 14h 40m to get from Inverness to Longyearbyen, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Inverness and Longyearbyen?

Longyearbyen is 1h ahead of Inverness. It is currently 5:05 AM in Inverness and 6:05 AM in Longyearbyen.

Where can I stay near Longyearbyen?

There are 18+ hotels available in Longyearbyen.

Inverness to Longyearbyen - 3 ways to travel via train, and plane

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

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Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane ABZ - LYR
14h 40m
$292–1,129
Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane INV - LYR
14h 6m
$268–1,021
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain
2. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane GLA - LYR
18h 12m
$269–1,001

Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) flights

10Weekly Planes

11h 56mAverage Duration

$233Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,621 km
Duration: 14h 40m

What companies run services between Inverness, Scotland and Longyearbyen, SJ?

Loganair, Scandinavian Airlines, and Norwegian Air Shuttle fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) 5 times a week.

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