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.

When to visit Waltham Abbey

Waltham Abbey in January
Estimated hotel price
S$ 109
1 night at 3-star hotel
Waltham Abbey in January
Estimated hotel price
S$ 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 21 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Waltham Abbey from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 13h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Waltham Abbey, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Waltham Abbey to Lille takes 1h 20m and costs around S$ 59 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about S$ 26 for a 1h 33m 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 DRIVALIA and Hertz, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Waltham Abbey using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Waltham Abbey takes 209 km and will cost you around S$ 9. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about S$ 10 for a journey of 233 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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 13h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Waltham Abbey, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Waltham Abbey to Lille takes 1h 20m and costs around S$ 59 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about S$ 26 for a 1h 33m 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 DRIVALIA and Hertz, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Waltham Abbey using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Waltham Abbey takes 209 km and will cost you around S$ 9. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about S$ 10 for a journey of 233 km.

Airports near Waltham Abbey

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Waltham Abbey

KLM
Good (1,440 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,718 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,680 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,051 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,176 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,849 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,087 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,164 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,715 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,522 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,469 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (894 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,624 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,654 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,370 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,130 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,174 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,349 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,431 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,721 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Waltham Abbey

Most booked hotels in Waltham Abbey

Travelodge London Ilford
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
S$ 68+
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Arinza Hotel, London Ilford
3 stars
Okay (5.9, Okay reviews)
S$ 54+
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Cranbrook Hotel
2 stars
Okay (5.8, Okay reviews)
S$ 63+
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Britannia Inn Hotel
3 stars
Okay (5.7, Okay reviews)
S$ 59+
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Park Hotel
2 stars
Okay (5.7, Okay reviews)
S$ 59+
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Hiring a car in Waltham Abbey

Expect to pay S$ 2.35 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 S$ 28.13 and S$ 37.51. The most frequently booked car type in Waltham Abbey is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Class Compact Car or similar) is, on average, 80% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay S$ 2.35 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 S$ 28.13 and S$ 37.51. The most frequently booked car type in Waltham Abbey is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Class Compact Car or similar) is, on average, 80% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.