The cheapest and fastest trains from Waltham Abbey to Harlow
Cheapest price
£12
Average price
£14
Fastest journey
14 m
Average duration
15 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
13 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Waltham Abbey to Harlow is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Waltham Abbey to Harlow will cost around £14 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £12.
Of the 5 trains that leave Waltham Abbey for Harlow every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 13 km distance in an average of 15 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 14 m .
The slowest trains will take 21 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










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Journey information
Overview: Train from Waltham Abbey to Harlow
Trains from Waltham Abbey to Harlow run on average 7 times per day, taking around 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £12 if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:25, the last at 23:40. The fastest train covers the 13 km distance in 14m.
Distance 13 km |
Average train duration 18m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 14m |
First train 05:25 |
Last train 23:40 |
Train companies: Abellio Greater Anglia from Waltham Abbey to Harlow trainsAbellio Greater Anglia trains will get you between Waltham Abbey and Harlow from £12. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Waltham Abbey to Harlow train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Waltham Abbey to Harlow by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Harlow, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Waltham Abbey and Harlow
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 21:00 Saturday 06:00 - 21:00 Sunday 08:00 - 21:00
- Type of shops available: Kiosk News agent Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: Premium Bay
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: Accessible (radar key) toilet on concourse.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
- Waiting rooms location: The waiting room can be found on the bridge.
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Within building and forecourt
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop at bus stop at station forecourt
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: cycle spaces on station frontage
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop at bus stop on A1184 Cambridge Road
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