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 March
Estimated hotel price
S$ 123
1 night at 3-star hotel
Waltham Abbey in March
Estimated hotel price
S$ 123
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 14h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Waltham Abbey, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Waltham Abbey to Brighton takes 1h 05m and costs around S$ 58 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cambridge, expect to pay about S$ 46 for a 1h 08m 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 GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Waltham Abbey using FlixBus or National Express. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Waltham Abbey takes 233 km and will cost you around S$ 19. From Bristol, the ticket costs about S$ 13 for a journey of 249 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 14h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Waltham Abbey, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Waltham Abbey to Brighton takes 1h 05m and costs around S$ 58 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Cambridge, expect to pay about S$ 46 for a 1h 08m 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 GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Waltham Abbey using FlixBus or National Express. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Waltham Abbey takes 233 km and will cost you around S$ 19. From Bristol, the ticket costs about S$ 13 for a journey of 249 km.

Airports near Waltham Abbey

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Waltham Abbey

Lufthansa
Good (7,980 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,511 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,952 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,456 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,355 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,937 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,212 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (915 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,693 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,572 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,770 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,003 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,193 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,392 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (406 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,245 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,434 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,319 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Waltham Abbey

Most booked hotels in Waltham Abbey

Best Western London Ilford Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
S$ 95+
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Britannia Inn Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.2, Good reviews)
S$ 64+
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Cranbrook Hotel
2 stars
Good (6.1, Good reviews)
S$ 63+
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Park Hotel
2 stars
Okay (5.9, Okay reviews)
S$ 66+
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Hiring a car in Waltham Abbey

Expect to pay S$ 2.69 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$ 32.24 and S$ 42.99. The most frequently booked car type in Waltham Abbey is Compact (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Class Commercial Truck or similar) is, on average, 16% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay S$ 2.69 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$ 32.24 and S$ 42.99. The most frequently booked car type in Waltham Abbey is Compact (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Class Commercial Truck or similar) is, on average, 16% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.