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
£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 21 km 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 Oxford takes 0h 52m and costs around £16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cambridge, expect to pay about £31 for a 1h 06m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Waltham Abbey is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 22 km 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 Southampton, the bus ride to Waltham Abbey takes 153 km and will cost you around £6. From Cambridge, the ticket costs about £5 for a journey of 201 km.

Plane

When flying to Waltham Abbey, you’ll arrive at London City (LCY), which is located 21 km 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 Oxford takes 0h 52m and costs around £16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cambridge, expect to pay about £31 for a 1h 06m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Waltham Abbey is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 22 km 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 Southampton, the bus ride to Waltham Abbey takes 153 km and will cost you around £6. From Cambridge, the ticket costs about £5 for a journey of 201 km.

Airports near Waltham Abbey

Airlines serving Waltham Abbey

Lufthansa
Good (4,699 reviews)
KLM
Good (847 reviews)
SWISS
Good (955 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,592 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,261 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,586 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (490 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,600 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,111 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,432 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,965 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,962 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (820 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (925 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 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)
£92+
Travelodge London Ilford
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£58+
McCafferty's Guesthouse Ilford
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£63+
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)
£57+

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 £17.80 and £23.73. 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 £17.80 and £23.73. 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.