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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
$100
1 night at 3-star hotel
Acton in July
Estimated hotel price
$100
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 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Acton, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Acton to Bristol takes 1h 35m and costs around $74 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $60 for a 1h 49m 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 DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Acton using National Express or FlixBus.

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 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Acton, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Acton to Bristol takes 1h 35m and costs around $74 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $60 for a 1h 49m 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 DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Acton using National Express or FlixBus.

Airports near Acton

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Acton

Lufthansa
Good (7,409 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,367 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,961 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,737 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,966 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,925 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,925 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,339 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,622 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,156 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,486 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,117 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,251 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,896 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (998 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
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Where to stay in Acton

Average rates range from around $166 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $541 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 (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$272+
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Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$459+
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The Tower Hotel, by Thistle
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$314+
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Zedwell Piccadilly Circus
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$256+
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Royal National Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$246+
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Nx London Hostel
2 stars
Good (6.2, Good reviews)
$39+
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Hiring a car in Acton

Expect to pay $3.03 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 $36.36 and $48.48. 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 (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 75% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.03 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 $36.36 and $48.48. 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 (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 75% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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