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
$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 Southampton takes 1h 50m and costs around $83 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about $105 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 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 120 miles and will cost you around $15. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $30 for a journey of 145 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 Southampton takes 1h 50m and costs around $83 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about $105 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 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 120 miles and will cost you around $15. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $30 for a journey of 145 miles.

Airports near Acton

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Acton

KLM
Good (1,470 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,843 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,781 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,281 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,253 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,897 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,133 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,742 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,415 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,544 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,540 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (901 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,710 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,800 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,426 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,183 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,371 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,203 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,475 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (389 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)
$317+
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Holiday Inn London - Whitechapel By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$247+
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ibis London Blackfriars
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$264+
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The Montcalm at the Brewery London City
5 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$295+
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Hiring a car in Acton

Expect to pay $2.99 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 $35.85 and $47.80. 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, 80% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $2.99 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 $35.85 and $47.80. 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, 80% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.