Introduction
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. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 7 days in order to fully appreciate everything Waltham Abbey has to offer.

When to visit Waltham Abbey

Waltham Abbey in March
Estimated hotel price
$165
1 night at 3-star hotel
Waltham Abbey in March
Estimated hotel price
$165
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 flight to Waltham Abbey from New Zealand departs from Christchurch and takes around 35h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Waltham Abbey, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Waltham Abbey to Brussels takes 2h 01m and costs around $78 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about $78 for a 2h 19m 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 U-Save and Alamo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Waltham Abbey using FlixBus or National Express. From Southampton, the bus ride to Waltham Abbey takes 125 miles and will cost you around $15. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about $22 for a journey of 140 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 flight to Waltham Abbey from New Zealand departs from Christchurch and takes around 35h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Waltham Abbey, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Waltham Abbey to Brussels takes 2h 01m and costs around $78 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about $78 for a 2h 19m 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 U-Save and Alamo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Waltham Abbey using FlixBus or National Express. From Southampton, the bus ride to Waltham Abbey takes 125 miles and will cost you around $15. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about $22 for a journey of 140 miles.

Airports near Waltham Abbey

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Waltham Abbey

Lufthansa
Good (7,946 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,508 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,910 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,325 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,452 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,926 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,195 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,579 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (906 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,643 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,759 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,560 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,961 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,189 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,390 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,220 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,434 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,295 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Waltham Abbey

Hiring a car in Waltham Abbey

Expect to pay $3.65 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 $43.69 and $58.26. The most frequently booked car type in Waltham Abbey is Compact (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Class Commercial Truck or similar) is, on average, 16% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.65 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 $43.69 and $58.26. The most frequently booked car type in Waltham Abbey is Compact (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Class Commercial Truck or similar) is, on average, 16% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.