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

Acton travel guide

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You're Going to Love Acton

Acton is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom.

When to visit Acton

Acton in July
Estimated hotel price
$103
1 night at 3-star hotel
Acton in July
Estimated hotel price
$103
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Acton

Plane

When flying to Acton, you’ll arrive at London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which is located 9 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Acton from New Zealand departs from Christchurch and takes around 33h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Acton, followed by Great Northern.

Car

Another option to get to Acton is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 6 miles from Acton. You’ll find branches of U-Save and Sixt, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Acton using FlixBus or National Express. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Acton takes 145 miles and will cost you around $31. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $19 for a journey of 150 miles.

Plane

When flying to Acton, you’ll arrive at London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which is located 9 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Acton from New Zealand departs from Christchurch and takes around 33h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Acton, followed by Great Northern.

Car

Another option to get to Acton is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 6 miles from Acton. You’ll find branches of U-Save and Sixt, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Acton using FlixBus or National Express. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Acton takes 145 miles and will cost you around $31. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $19 for a journey of 150 miles.

Airports near Acton

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Acton

KLM
Good (1,492 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,900 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,865 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,302 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,392 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,916 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,173 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,564 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (905 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,555 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,748 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,559 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,907 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,185 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,381 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (399 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,193 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,428 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,262 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Acton

Most booked hotels in Acton

Leonardo Royal London Tower Bridge
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$311+
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Strand Palace Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$346+
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Sofitel London Heathrow
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$367+
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Holiday Inn London - Whitechapel By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$229+
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Hiring a car in Acton

Expect to pay $3.39 per litre in Acton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $40.58 and $54.11. The most frequently booked car type in Acton is Intermediate (Peugeot 5008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 84% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.39 per litre in Acton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $40.58 and $54.11. The most frequently booked car type in Acton is Intermediate (Peugeot 5008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 84% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.