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How to get fromOxford to Longyearbyenby train or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Oxford to Longyearbyen by train or plane

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  1. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

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    1. Take the train from Oxford to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane BHX - LYR
    14h 27m
    $218–765

  2. 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

  3. 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
    12h 5m
    $240–719

  4. 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
    $385–700

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

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration14h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$174Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,055.9 km
  • Duration: 14h 27m

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 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 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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