Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Waltham Abbey travel guide

Waltham Abbey Tourism | Waltham Abbey Guide

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 35m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Waltham Abbey, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Waltham Abbey to Bristol takes 1h 34m and costs around S$ 51 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about S$ 37 for a 1h 49m 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 Sixt and Europcar, 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 217 km and will cost you around S$ 15. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about S$ 19 for a journey of 274 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 35m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Waltham Abbey, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Waltham Abbey to Bristol takes 1h 34m and costs around S$ 51 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about S$ 37 for a 1h 49m 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 Sixt and Europcar, 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 217 km and will cost you around S$ 15. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about S$ 19 for a journey of 274 km.

Airports near Waltham Abbey

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Waltham Abbey

KLM
Good (1,435 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,675 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,631 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,013 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,137 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,830 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,058 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,129 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,700 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,449 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,514 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,571 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (888 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,348 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,113 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,629 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,343 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,159 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,424 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,597 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$ 63+
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Signature Hotel London
3 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
S$ 72+
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Arinza Hotel, London Ilford
3 stars
Good (6, Good reviews)
S$ 49+
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Cranbrook Hotel
2 stars
Okay (5.8, Okay reviews)
S$ 63+
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Park Hotel
2 stars
Okay (5.7, Okay reviews)
S$ 68+
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Hiring a car in Waltham Abbey

Expect to pay S$ 2.37 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$ 28.38 and S$ 37.84. Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Waltham Abbey, while also 30% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay S$ 2.37 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$ 28.38 and S$ 37.84. Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Waltham Abbey, while also 30% cheaper than other types, on average.