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

Acton travel guide

Acton Tourism | Acton Guide

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
$104
1 night at 3-star hotel
Acton in July
Estimated hotel price
$104
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 14 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Acton from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 29h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Acton, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Acton to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around $35 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $52 for a 1h 36m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Acton is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 10 km from Acton. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Acton using National Express or FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Acton takes 193 km and will cost you around $14. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $19 for a journey of 217 km.

Plane

When flying to Acton, you’ll arrive at London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which is located 14 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Acton from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 29h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Acton, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Acton to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around $35 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $52 for a 1h 36m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Acton is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 10 km from Acton. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Acton using National Express or FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Acton takes 193 km and will cost you around $14. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $19 for a journey of 217 km.

Airports near Acton

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Acton

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,692 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,657 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,025 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,150 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,840 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,076 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,139 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,701 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,462 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,519 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,603 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (889 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,360 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,635 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,124 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,168 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,346 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,429 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,661 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Acton

Most booked hotels in Acton

citizenM Tower of London
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$258+
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Leonardo Royal London Tower Bridge
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$297+
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Strand Palace Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$352+
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ibis London Blackfriars
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$236+
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DoubleTree by Hilton London - Tower of London
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$267+
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Hiring a car in Acton

Expect to pay $3.17 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 $37.97 and $50.63. 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, 80% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.17 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 $37.97 and $50.63. 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, 80% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.