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 December
Estimated hotel price
$182
1 night at 3-star hotel
Waltham Abbey in December
Estimated hotel price
$182
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 New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 28h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Waltham Abbey, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Waltham Abbey to Cambridge takes 1h 06m and costs around $62 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $65 for a 1h 28m 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 Hertz and GREEN MOTION , 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 217 km and will cost you around $19. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $12 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 flight to Waltham Abbey from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 28h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Waltham Abbey, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Waltham Abbey to Cambridge takes 1h 06m and costs around $62 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $65 for a 1h 28m 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 Hertz and GREEN MOTION , 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 217 km and will cost you around $19. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 217 km.

Airports near Waltham Abbey

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Waltham Abbey

KLM
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Lufthansa
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Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
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Turkish Airlines
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SWISS
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United Airlines
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Iberia
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Qatar Airways
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Emirates
Excellent (3,409 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,487 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
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Air Canada
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Etihad Airways
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Scandinavian Airlines
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Cathay Pacific
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Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
LOT
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Alaska Airlines
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Singapore Airlines
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Where to stay in popular areas of Waltham Abbey

Hiring a car in Waltham Abbey

Expect to pay $3.10 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 $37.09 and $49.45. 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.

Expect to pay $3.10 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 $37.09 and $49.45. 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.