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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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 January
Estimated hotel price
£63
1 night at 3-star hotel
Waltham Abbey in January
Estimated hotel price
£63
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 Belfast and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Waltham Abbey, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Waltham Abbey to Birmingham takes 1h 47m and costs around £43 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bournemouth, expect to pay about £40 for a 2h 00m 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 Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Waltham Abbey, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Waltham Abbey takes 209 km and will cost you around £4. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 217 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 Belfast and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Waltham Abbey, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Waltham Abbey to Birmingham takes 1h 47m and costs around £43 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bournemouth, expect to pay about £40 for a 2h 00m 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 Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Waltham Abbey, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Waltham Abbey takes 209 km and will cost you around £4. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 217 km.

Airports near Waltham Abbey

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Waltham Abbey

KLM
Good (1,432 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,626 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,571 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,090 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,810 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,095 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,045 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,677 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,434 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,504 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,516 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,331 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,605 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,146 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,432 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,412 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Waltham Abbey

Most booked hotels in Waltham Abbey

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Travelodge London Ilford
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£36+
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Delta Hotels by Marriott Waltham Abbey
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£75+
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Ibis Budget London Barking
2 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
£33+
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Cranbrook Hotel
2 stars
Okay (5.8, Okay reviews)
£36+
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Britannia Inn Hotel
3 stars
Okay (5.6, Okay reviews)
£38+
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Park Hotel
2 stars
Okay (5.6, Okay reviews)
£39+
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Hiring a car in Waltham Abbey

Hiring a car in Waltham Abbey costs £21 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.36 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 £16.23 and £21.63. Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Waltham Abbey, while also 30% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Waltham Abbey costs £21 per day, on average.

Expect to pay £1.36 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 £16.23 and £21.63. Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Waltham Abbey, while also 30% cheaper than other types, on average.

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