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How to get fromLeicester to Longyearbyenby bus, plane, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Leicester to Longyearbyen by bus, plane, or train

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  1. Bus to Birmingham Airport, fly

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    1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham Airport Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane BHX - LYR
    14h 38m
    $189–724

  2. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane LGW - LYR
    14h 1m
    $262–822

  3. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane LHR - LYR
    12h 54m
    $265–709

  4. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Nuneaton to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane MAN - LYR
    13h 24m
    $341–650

Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration14h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$174Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,013.7 km
  • Duration: 14h 38m

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

There is no direct connection from Leicester to Longyearbyen. However, you can take the bus to Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal, walk to Birmingham Airport (BHX) airport, fly to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR), walk to Longyearbyen Airport, then take the bus to Unis Longyearbyen. Alternatively, you can take the train to London St Pancras Intl, take the train to Gatwick Airport, walk to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) airport, fly to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR), walk to Longyearbyen Airport, then take the bus to Unis Longyearbyen.

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