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.

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
C$ 150
1 night at 3-star hotel
Waltham Abbey in March
Estimated hotel price
C$ 150
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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 7h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Waltham Abbey, followed by Train. The train journey from Waltham Abbey to Bristol takes 1h 34m and costs around C$ 51 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about C$ 34 for a 2h 03m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Waltham Abbey is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 22 km from Waltham Abbey. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Waltham Abbey, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Reading, the bus ride to Waltham Abbey takes 153 km and will cost you around C$ 11. From Bristol, the ticket costs about C$ 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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 7h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Waltham Abbey, followed by Train. The train journey from Waltham Abbey to Bristol takes 1h 34m and costs around C$ 51 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about C$ 34 for a 2h 03m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Waltham Abbey is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 22 km from Waltham Abbey. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Waltham Abbey, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Reading, the bus ride to Waltham Abbey takes 153 km and will cost you around C$ 11. From Bristol, the ticket costs about C$ 12 for a journey of 217 km.

Airports near Waltham Abbey

Airlines serving Waltham Abbey

Lufthansa
Good (4,623 reviews)
KLM
Good (850 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,466 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,607 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,294 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,547 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,930 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,484 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,746 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (877 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,161 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (916 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 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 (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 98+
ibis London Barking
2 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
C$ 101+
Ibis Budget London Barking
3 stars
Good (6.5, Good reviews)
C$ 93+

Renting a car in Waltham Abbey

Expect to pay C$ 2.56 per litre 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 C$ 30.62 and C$ 40.83. The most frequently booked car type in Waltham Abbey is Compact (Nissan Juke or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Skoda Octavia Combi or similar) are, on average, 53% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 2.56 per litre 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 C$ 30.62 and C$ 40.83. The most frequently booked car type in Waltham Abbey is Compact (Nissan Juke or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Skoda Octavia Combi or similar) are, on average, 53% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.