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
$99
1 night at 3-star hotel
Acton in July
Estimated hotel price
$99
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 Auckland and takes around 31h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Acton, followed by West Midlands Railway. The train journey from Acton to Birmingham takes 1h 49m and costs around $48 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about $83 for a 1h 50m trip.

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 GREEN MOTION and Hertz, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Acton using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Acton takes 135 miles and will cost you around $18. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $15 for a journey of 140 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 Auckland and takes around 31h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Acton, followed by West Midlands Railway. The train journey from Acton to Birmingham takes 1h 49m and costs around $48 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about $83 for a 1h 50m trip.

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 GREEN MOTION and Hertz, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Acton using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Acton takes 135 miles and will cost you around $18. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $15 for a journey of 140 miles.

Airports near Acton

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Acton

KLM
Good (1,455 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,786 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,749 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,204 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,218 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,876 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,299 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,534 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,741 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,519 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (896 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,685 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,722 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,181 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,396 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,362 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,164 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (387 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,884 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)
$275+
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Leonardo Royal London Tower Bridge
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$299+
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ibis London Blackfriars
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$251+
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The Montcalm at the Brewery London City
5 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$302+
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Hiring a car in Acton

Expect to pay $2.98 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 $35.75 and $47.67. 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 $2.98 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 $35.75 and $47.67. 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.