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
$105
1 night at 3-star hotel
Acton in July
Estimated hotel price
$105
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 35m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Acton, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Acton to Brighton takes 1h 16m and costs around $55 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $39 for a 1h 33m 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 GREEN MOTION and Sixt, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Acton, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Acton takes 217 km and will cost you around $19. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $26 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 35m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Acton, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Acton to Brighton takes 1h 16m and costs around $55 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $39 for a 1h 33m 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 GREEN MOTION and Sixt, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Acton, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Acton takes 217 km and will cost you around $19. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $26 for a journey of 217 km.

Airports near Acton

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Acton

KLM
Good (1,423 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,594 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,004 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,539 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,063 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,797 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,677 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,036 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,050 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,422 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,498 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,481 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (874 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,312 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,589 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,072 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,140 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,363 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,410 reviews)
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Where to stay in Acton

Average rates range from around $167 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $684 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Acton

Most booked hotels in Acton

Hilton London Heathrow Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$237+
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Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$324+
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Zedwell Piccadilly Circus
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$231+
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The Tower Hotel, by Thistle
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$239+
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Royal National Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$225+
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Nx London Hostel
2 stars
Good (6.2, Good reviews)
$41+
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Hiring a car in Acton

Expect to pay $3.14 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 $37.59 and $50.12. The most frequently booked car type in Acton is Compact (Volkswagen Golf 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, 79% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.14 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 $37.59 and $50.12. The most frequently booked car type in Acton is Compact (Volkswagen Golf 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, 79% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.