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How to get fromSouthampton to Svalbardby plane, bus, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Southampton to Svalbard by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly from Southampton Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane SOU - LYR
    21h 3m
    $253–1,115

  2. Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane LHR - LYR
    12h 39m
    $216–634

  3. Train to London City Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane LCY - LYR
    14h 25m
    $306–1,299

  4. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane MAN - LYR
    21h 39m
    $427–764

Southampton Airport (SOU) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration19h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$241Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,123.7 km
  • Duration: 21h 3m

What companies run services between Southampton, England and Svalbard, SJ?

KLM, Scandinavian Airlines, and easyJet fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) 6 times a week.

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