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How to get fromOxford to Longyearbyenby train or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Oxford to Longyearbyen by train or plane

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  1. Train to London City Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Oxford to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane LCY - LYR
    21h 30m
    $318–1,105

  2. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Oxford to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane LTN - LYR
    16h 18m
    $173–516

  3. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Oxford to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane LGW - LYR
    14h 24m
    $225–793

  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Oxford to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane LHR - LYR
    10h 45m
    $241–719

  5. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Oxford to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane MAN - LYR
    13h 54m
    $385–701

London City Airport (LCY) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration18h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$257Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,163.1 km
  • Duration: 21h 30m

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

There is no direct connection from Oxford to Longyearbyen. However, you can take the train to London Paddington, take the train to Custom House, walk to Custom House Station, take the line 474 bus to London City Airport, walk to London City Airport (LCY) 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 Reading, 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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