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.

Where to Eat in Waltham Abbey

If you’re looking for affordable options, Ristorante Pizzeria Regina (58 Sun Street) and Farand Bar & Kitchen (24A Sun Street) are great picks.

When to visit Waltham Abbey

Waltham Abbey in March
Estimated hotel price
£85
1 night at 3-star hotel
Waltham Abbey in March
Estimated hotel price
£85
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 Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Waltham Abbey, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Waltham Abbey to Cambridge takes 1h 06m and costs around £33 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £34 for a 1h 33m 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, Megabus and FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Waltham Abbey takes 120 miles and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £3 for a journey of 130 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 Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Waltham Abbey, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Waltham Abbey to Cambridge takes 1h 06m and costs around £33 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £34 for a 1h 33m 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, Megabus and FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Waltham Abbey takes 120 miles and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £3 for a journey of 130 miles.

Airports near Waltham Abbey

Airlines serving Waltham Abbey

Lufthansa
Good (4,678 reviews)
KLM
Good (845 reviews)
SWISS
Good (950 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,622 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,257 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,582 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,109 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,434 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,983 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,996 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (812 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (934 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,169 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (837 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)
£91+
Travelodge London Ilford
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£56+
McCafferty's Guesthouse Ilford
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£64+
ibis London Barking
2 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
£59+
Ibis Budget London Barking
3 stars
Good (6.5, Good reviews)
£50+
Real Dreams Hotel
3 stars
Okay (5.4, Okay reviews)
£60+

Hiring a car in Waltham Abbey

Hiring a car in Waltham Abbey costs £18 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.85 and £23.79. 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 £18 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.85 and £23.79. 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.