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$ 108
1 night at 3-star hotel
Waltham Abbey in January
Estimated hotel price
S$ 108
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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 20h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Waltham Abbey, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Waltham Abbey to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around S$ 25 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about S$ 42 for a 1h 42m 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 Sixt and Avis, 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 135 miles and will cost you around S$ 19. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about S$ 11 for a journey of 135 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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 20h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Waltham Abbey, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Waltham Abbey to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around S$ 25 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about S$ 42 for a 1h 42m 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 Sixt and Avis, 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 135 miles and will cost you around S$ 19. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about S$ 11 for a journey of 135 miles.

Airports near Waltham Abbey

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Waltham Abbey

KLM
Good (1,442 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,748 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,698 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,111 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,206 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,859 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,098 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,198 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,525 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,487 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (894 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,655 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,662 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,375 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,176 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,356 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,144 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,436 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (382 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$ 74+
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Best Western London Ilford Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
S$ 81+
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Arinza Hotel, London Ilford
3 stars
Good (6, Good reviews)
S$ 74+
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Cranbrook Hotel
2 stars
Okay (5.9, Okay reviews)
S$ 60+
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Britannia Inn Hotel
3 stars
Okay (5.7, Okay reviews)
S$ 45+
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Park Hotel
2 stars
Okay (5.7, Okay reviews)
S$ 57+
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Hiring a car in Waltham Abbey

Expect to pay S$ 2.28 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$ 27.30 and S$ 36.39. 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$ 2.28 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$ 27.30 and S$ 36.39. 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.