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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Waltham Abbey has to offer.

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
$109
1 night at 3-star hotel
Waltham Abbey in March
Estimated hotel price
$109
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 center. The shortest flight to Waltham Abbey from the United States departs from New York and takes around 6h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Waltham Abbey, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Waltham Abbey to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around $31 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Norwich, expect to pay about $29 for a 1h 52m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Waltham Abbey is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 14 miles from Waltham Abbey. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Waltham Abbey, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Waltham Abbey takes 130 miles and will cost you around $4. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $12 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 center. The shortest flight to Waltham Abbey from the United States departs from New York and takes around 6h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Waltham Abbey, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Waltham Abbey to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around $31 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Norwich, expect to pay about $29 for a 1h 52m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Waltham Abbey is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 14 miles from Waltham Abbey. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Waltham Abbey, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Waltham Abbey takes 130 miles and will cost you around $4. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 145 miles.

Airports near Waltham Abbey

Airlines serving Waltham Abbey

Lufthansa
Good (4,688 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (951 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,573 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,608 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,280 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,597 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,113 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,953 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,441 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,925 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (864 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,175 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (815 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,711 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Waltham Abbey

Most booked hotels in Waltham Abbey

Good Intent Rooms
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 324 reviews)
$119+
Delta Hotels by Marriott Waltham Abbey
4 stars
Good (7.9, 515 reviews)
$118+
Travelodge London Ilford
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 11 reviews)
$75+
McCafferty's Guesthouse Ilford
3 stars
Good (7.8, 845 reviews)
$72+
ibis London Barking
2 stars
Good (7.5, 1931 reviews)
$75+
Premier Inn Waltham Abbey
3 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$100+

Renting a car in Waltham Abbey

Expect to pay $7.15 per gallon in Waltham Abbey (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $85.85 and $114.47. The most frequently booked car type in Waltham Abbey is Standard (Class Standard Van or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Volkswagen Golf or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $7.15 per gallon in Waltham Abbey (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $85.85 and $114.47. The most frequently booked car type in Waltham Abbey is Standard (Class Standard Van or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Volkswagen Golf or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.