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 January
Estimated hotel price
$147
1 night at 3-star hotel
Waltham Abbey in January
Estimated hotel price
$147
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 Auckland and takes around 32h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Waltham Abbey, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Waltham Abbey to Oxford takes 0h 56m and costs around $73 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $63 for a 1h 34m 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 GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Waltham Abbey using National Express or FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Waltham Abbey takes 120 miles and will cost you around $14. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $21 for a journey of 145 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 Auckland and takes around 32h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Waltham Abbey, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Waltham Abbey to Oxford takes 0h 56m and costs around $73 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $63 for a 1h 34m 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 GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Waltham Abbey using National Express or FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Waltham Abbey takes 120 miles and will cost you around $14. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $21 for a journey of 145 miles.

Airports near Waltham Abbey

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Waltham Abbey

KLM
Good (1,431 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,643 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,014 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,602 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,107 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,817 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,055 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,102 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,685 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,511 reviews)
Air Canada
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Etihad Airways
Good (1,336 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (880 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,102 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,617 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,339 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,414 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,500 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,152 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Waltham Abbey

Hiring a car in Waltham Abbey

Expect to pay $3.20 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 $38.35 and $51.13. 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 $3.20 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 $38.35 and $51.13. 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.