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
$104
1 night at 3-star hotel
Acton in July
Estimated hotel price
$104
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 Christchurch and takes around 29h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Acton, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Acton to Oxford takes 0h 58m and costs around $42 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about $94 for a 2h 21m 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 U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Acton using National Express or FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Acton takes 217 km and will cost you around $17. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 225 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 Christchurch and takes around 29h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Acton, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Acton to Oxford takes 0h 58m and costs around $42 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about $94 for a 2h 21m 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 U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Acton using National Express or FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Acton takes 217 km and will cost you around $17. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 225 km.

Airports near Acton

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Acton

KLM
Good (1,485 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,883 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,841 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,370 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,290 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,909 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,164 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,561 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (904 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,533 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,737 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,554 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,881 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,181 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,376 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (397 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,187 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,432 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,239 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)
$309+
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Sofitel London Heathrow
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$369+
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Holiday Inn London - Whitechapel By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$235+
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ibis London Blackfriars
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$246+
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Hiring a car in Acton

Expect to pay $3.36 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 $40.23 and $53.64. Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Acton, while also 71% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.36 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 $40.23 and $53.64. Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Acton, while also 71% cheaper than other types, on average.