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
$102
1 night at 3-star hotel
Acton in July
Estimated hotel price
$102
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 35h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Acton, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Acton to Brussels takes 2h 01m and costs around $78 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about $78 for a 2h 19m 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 U-Save and Alamo, 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 125 miles and will cost you around $15. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about $22 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 Christchurch and takes around 35h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Acton, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Acton to Brussels takes 2h 01m and costs around $78 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about $78 for a 2h 19m 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 U-Save and Alamo, 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 125 miles and will cost you around $15. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about $22 for a journey of 140 miles.

Airports near Acton

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Acton

Lufthansa
Good (7,946 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,508 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,910 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,325 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,451 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,926 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,195 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,579 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (906 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,643 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,759 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,560 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,961 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,189 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,390 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,220 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,434 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,295 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)
$375+
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Strand Palace Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$410+
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Sofitel London Heathrow
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$391+
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Holiday Inn London - Whitechapel By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$269+
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Hiring a car in Acton

Expect to pay $3.65 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 $43.69 and $58.26. 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, 83% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.65 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 $43.69 and $58.26. 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, 83% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.