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
€100
1 night at 3-star hotel
Waltham Abbey in March
Estimated hotel price
€100
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 flight to Waltham Abbey from Ireland departs from Knock and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Waltham Abbey, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Waltham Abbey to Bristol takes 1h 34m and costs around €40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about €19 for a 1h 49m 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 DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Waltham Abbey, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Waltham Abbey takes 209 km and will cost you around €6. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about €8 for a journey of 233 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 flight to Waltham Abbey from Ireland departs from Knock and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Waltham Abbey, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Waltham Abbey to Bristol takes 1h 34m and costs around €40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about €19 for a 1h 49m 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 DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Waltham Abbey, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Waltham Abbey takes 209 km and will cost you around €6. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about €8 for a journey of 233 km.

Airports near Waltham Abbey

Airlines serving Waltham Abbey

Lufthansa
Good (7,165 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,350 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,839 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,828 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,646 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,883 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,534 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,668 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,885 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (818 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,217 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,530 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,126 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,316 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (379 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,334 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,421 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,238 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (875 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Waltham Abbey

Most booked hotels in Waltham Abbey

Travelodge London Ilford
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
€52+

Hiring a car in Waltham Abbey

Expect to pay €1.61 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 €19.29 and €25.71. The most frequently booked car type in Waltham Abbey is Compact (Volkswagen Golf or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Skoda Octavia Combi or similar) is, on average, 57% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay €1.61 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 €19.29 and €25.71. The most frequently booked car type in Waltham Abbey is Compact (Volkswagen Golf or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Skoda Octavia Combi or similar) is, on average, 57% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.