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
$100
1 night at 3-star hotel
Acton in July
Estimated hotel price
$100
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 27h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Acton, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Acton to Southampton takes 1h 50m and costs around $82 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bournemouth, expect to pay about $92 for a 2h 00m 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 Hertz and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Acton using FlixBus or National Express. From Southampton, the bus ride to Acton takes 209 km and will cost you around $15. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $32 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 27h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Acton, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Acton to Southampton takes 1h 50m and costs around $82 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bournemouth, expect to pay about $92 for a 2h 00m 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 Hertz and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Acton using FlixBus or National Express. From Southampton, the bus ride to Acton takes 209 km and will cost you around $15. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 217 km.

Airports near Acton

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Acton

KLM
Good (1,461 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,818 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,774 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,237 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,240 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,889 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,128 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,375 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,541 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,745 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,536 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,702 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,764 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,182 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,371 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,420 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,182 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (387 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,974 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)
$320+
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Sofitel London Heathrow
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$303+
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ibis London Blackfriars
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$258+
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The Montcalm at the Brewery London City
5 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$272+
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Holiday Inn London - Kensington High St. By IHG
4 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
$213+
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Hiring a car in Acton

Expect to pay $2.97 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 $35.62 and $47.49. The most frequently booked car type in Acton is Standard (Class Commercial Truck 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, 83% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $2.97 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 $35.62 and $47.49. The most frequently booked car type in Acton is Standard (Class Commercial Truck 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, 83% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.