Waltham Abbey travel guide

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You're Going to Love Waltham Abbey

With a population of 18,069, Waltham Abbey is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Waltham Abbey to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Waltham Abbey

Waltham Abbey in March
Estimated hotel price
£86
1 night at 3-star hotel
Waltham Abbey in March
Estimated hotel price
£86
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Waltham Abbey

Plane

When flying to Waltham Abbey, you’ll arrive at London City (LCY), which is located 13 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Waltham Abbey departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Waltham Abbey, followed by West Midlands Railway. The train journey from Waltham Abbey to Birmingham takes 1h 58m and costs around £7 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £14 for a 2h 10m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Waltham Abbey is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 14 miles from Waltham Abbey. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Waltham Abbey, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Southsea, the bus ride to Waltham Abbey takes 110 miles and will cost you around £5. From Southampton, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 110 miles.

Plane

When flying to Waltham Abbey, you’ll arrive at London City (LCY), which is located 13 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Waltham Abbey departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Waltham Abbey, followed by West Midlands Railway. The train journey from Waltham Abbey to Birmingham takes 1h 58m and costs around £7 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £14 for a 2h 10m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Waltham Abbey is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 14 miles from Waltham Abbey. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Waltham Abbey, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Southsea, the bus ride to Waltham Abbey takes 110 miles and will cost you around £5. From Southampton, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 110 miles.

Airports near Waltham Abbey

Airlines serving Waltham Abbey

Lufthansa
Good (4,684 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (945 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,551 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,620 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,301 reviews)
Air France
Good (983 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (489 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,592 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,966 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,121 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,456 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,887 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (230 reviews)
Finnair
Good (872 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (925 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,180 reviews)
LOT
Good (683 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (820 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,684 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Waltham Abbey

Most booked hotels in Waltham Abbey

Delta Hotels by Marriott Waltham Abbey
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£89+
Travelodge London Ilford
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£59+
McCafferty's Guesthouse Ilford
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£55+
ibis London Barking
2 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
£57+
Ibis Budget London Barking
3 stars
Good (6.5, Good reviews)
£53+
Dreams Hotel
3 stars
Okay (5.4, Okay reviews)
£57+

Hiring a car in Waltham Abbey

Hiring a car in Waltham Abbey costs £32 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.48 per litre in Waltham Abbey (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.66 and £23.54. Mini (Class Mini Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Waltham Abbey, while also 77% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Waltham Abbey costs £32 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.48 per litre in Waltham Abbey (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.66 and £23.54. Mini (Class Mini Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Waltham Abbey, while also 77% cheaper than other types, on average.