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
$101
1 night at 3-star hotel
Acton in July
Estimated hotel price
$101
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 29h.

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 $34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about $55 for a 1h 42m 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 Alamo, 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 $25. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $15 for a journey of 135 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 29h.

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 $34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about $55 for a 1h 42m 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 Alamo, 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 $25. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $15 for a journey of 135 miles.

Airports near Acton

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Acton

KLM
Good (1,442 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,748 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,698 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,111 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,206 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,859 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,098 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,198 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,525 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,487 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (894 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,655 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,662 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,375 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,176 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,356 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,144 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,436 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (382 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)
$247+
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Strand Palace
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$320+
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ibis London Blackfriars
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$244+
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Novotel London West
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$193+
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Hiring a car in Acton

Expect to pay $3.01 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 $36.09 and $48.12. 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 Standard car hire (Class Standard Car or similar) is, on average, 85% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.01 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 $36.09 and $48.12. 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 Standard car hire (Class Standard Car or similar) is, on average, 85% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.