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How to get fromLeicester to Longyearbyenby train or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Leicester to Longyearbyen by train or plane

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  1. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane BHX - LYR
    19h 54m
    $207–704

  2. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain train
    2. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane LTN - LYR
    24h 22m
    $144–471

  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
    20h 8m
    $264–708

  4. 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
    18h 46m
    $252–771

  5. 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
    20h 8m
    $341–561

  6. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Leicester to Stansted Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane STN - LYR
    23h 10m
    $242–715

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

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration16h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$172Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,031.4 km
  • Duration: 19h 54m

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

There is no direct connection from Leicester to Longyearbyen. However, you can take the train to Birmingham New Street, take the train to Birmingham International, walk to Birmingham Intl Rail Station, take the vehicle to Birmingham International Airport, 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, walk to King's Cross St. Pancras station, take the subway to Heathrow Terminals 1-2-3 station, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR), walk to Longyearbyen Airport, then take the bus to Unis Longyearbyen.

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