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. We recommend you stay at least 7 days in order to fully appreciate everything Waltham Abbey has to offer.

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
AED 401
1 night at 3-star hotel
Waltham Abbey in March
Estimated hotel price
AED 401
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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 10h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Waltham Abbey, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Waltham Abbey to Oxford takes 1h 06m and costs around AED 62 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about AED 169 for a 1h 36m 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 DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Waltham Abbey, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Waltham Abbey takes 135 miles and will cost you around AED 15. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about AED 37 for a journey of 140 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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 10h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Waltham Abbey, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Waltham Abbey to Oxford takes 1h 06m and costs around AED 62 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about AED 169 for a 1h 36m 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 DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Waltham Abbey, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Waltham Abbey takes 135 miles and will cost you around AED 15. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about AED 37 for a journey of 140 miles.

Airports near Waltham Abbey

Airlines serving Waltham Abbey

Lufthansa
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KLM
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SWISS
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British Airways
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Delta
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Turkish Airlines
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Air France
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Iberia
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Austrian Airlines
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United Airlines
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Emirates
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Qatar Airways
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Air Canada
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Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
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Scandinavian Airlines
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TAP Portugal
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LOT
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Singapore Airlines
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Etihad Airways
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Where to stay in popular areas of Waltham Abbey

Hiring a car in Waltham Abbey

Expect to pay AED 6.84 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 AED 81.97 and AED 109.30. 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 car hire (Skoda Octavia Combi or similar) is, on average, 53% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay AED 6.84 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 AED 81.97 and AED 109.30. 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 car hire (Skoda Octavia Combi or similar) is, on average, 53% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.