How to get from Walthamstow to Waltham Abbey by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Walthamstow to Waltham Abbey in London, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the OVERGROUND train from Walthamstow Central station to Hackney Downs station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREATER ANGLIA train and finally take the 251 bus from Waltham Cross Railway Station, Waltham Cross station to Highbridge Rdbt, Waltham Abbey station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 59 min.

59min
Walk to train station
Train - OVERGROUND
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Bus - 251251
Leaves from Walthamstow Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Walthamstow Central
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - OVERGROUND
    Wait for train
    OVERGROUND
    London Liverpool Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hackney Downs
    9 min
  • 4
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Hertford East
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Waltham Cross
    18 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Waltham Cross Railway Station, Waltham Cross
    ID E
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 251251
    Wait for bus
    251
    Waltham Abbey
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Highbridge Rdbt, Waltham Abbey
    Ride to bus station
    Highbridge Rdbt, Waltham Abbey
    6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via OVERGROUND, GREATER ANGLIA and 13

To get from Walthamstow to Waltham Abbey in London, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the OVERGROUND train from Walthamstow Central station to Hackney Downs station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREATER ANGLIA train and finally take the 13 bus from Waltham Cross Railway Station, Waltham Cross station to Highbridge Rdbt, Waltham Abbey station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 3 min.

63min
Walk to train station
Train - OVERGROUND
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Bus - 1313
Leaves from Walthamstow Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Walthamstow Central
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - OVERGROUND
    Wait for train
    OVERGROUND
    London Liverpool Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hackney Downs
    9 min
  • 4
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Hertford East
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Waltham Cross
    18 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Waltham Cross Railway Station, Waltham Cross
    ID E
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 1313
    Wait for bus
    13
    Epping
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Highbridge Rdbt, Waltham Abbey
    Ride to bus station
    Highbridge Rdbt, Waltham Abbey
    5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Walthamstow to Waltham Abbey

The distance between Walthamstow, London and Waltham Abbey, London is approximately 14.18 mi, which can typically be travelled in 59 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Walthamstow to Waltham Abbey by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in London – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Walthamstow

Walthamstow is located at Hoe Street, London and the nearest public transport station is Walthamstow Market (J).

Tube stations close to Walthamstow:

  • Snaresbrook
  • Leytonstone

Train stations close to Walthamstow:

  • Lea Bridge
  • Blackhorse Road
  • Walthamstow Queen's Road

Bus stations close to Walthamstow:

  • Walthamstow Market (J)
  • Walthamstow Market Walthamstow, Walthamstow
  • Walthamstow Market (G)

Public transport stations close to Waltham Abbey, London

Waltham Abbey is located at Waltham Abbey, London and the nearest public transport station is Quaker Lane, Waltham Abbey.

Train stations close to Waltham Abbey:

  • Cheshunt
  • Enfield Lock
  • Waltham Cross

Bus stations close to Waltham Abbey:

  • Quaker Lane, Waltham Abbey
  • Bemor Builders, Waltham Abbey
  • Lea Road, Waltham Cross

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via OVERGROUND, GREATER ANGLIA and 13

To get from Walthamstow to Waltham Abbey in London, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the OVERGROUND train from Walthamstow Central station to Hackney Downs station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREATER ANGLIA train and finally take the 13 bus from Waltham Cross Railway Station, Waltham Cross station to Highbridge Rdbt, Waltham Abbey station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 3 min.

63min
Walk to train station
Train - OVERGROUND
Train - GREATER ANGLIA
Bus - 1313
Leaves from Walthamstow Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Walthamstow Central
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - OVERGROUND
    Wait for train
    OVERGROUND
    London Liverpool Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hackney Downs
    9 min
  • 4
    Train - GREATER ANGLIA
    Wait for train
    GREATER ANGLIA
    Hertford East
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Waltham Cross
    18 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Waltham Cross Railway Station, Waltham Cross
    ID E
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 1313
    Wait for bus
    13
    Epping
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Highbridge Rdbt, Waltham Abbey
    Ride to bus station
    Highbridge Rdbt, Waltham Abbey
    5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Walthamstow to Waltham Abbey?

    The fastest way takes 59 minutes, using Bus line OVERGROUND, Bus line GREATER ANGLIA, Bus line 251.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Walthamstow to Waltham Abbey?

    The alternative route takes 63 minutes, using Bus line OVERGROUND, Bus line GREATER ANGLIA, Bus line 13.

  • Is there a direct train between Walthamstow and Waltham Abbey?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 59 min.

  • Which train line goes from Walthamstow to Waltham Abbey?

    The OVERGROUND train line goes from Walthamstow Central station near Walthamstow in Walthamstow to London Liverpool Street station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till London Liverpool Street station near Waltham Abbey in London.

  • How long does it take to travel from Walthamstow to Waltham Abbey by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Walthamstow in Walthamstow and Waltham Abbey in London by train and bus is about 59 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Walthamstow to get to Waltham Abbey?

    Get on the OVERGROUND train from the Walthamstow Central station near Walthamstow in Walthamstow.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Walthamstow and Waltham Abbey?

    Get off the train at the London Liverpool Street stop, which is closest to Waltham Abbey in London.

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