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 April
Estimated hotel price
$53
1 night at 3-star hotel
Acton in April
Estimated hotel price
$53
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 Brighton takes 1h 06m and costs around $19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Brussels, expect to pay about $79 for a 2h 01m 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 GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Acton using FlixBus or National Express. From Bristol, the bus ride to Acton takes 135 miles and will cost you around $24. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $14 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 Brighton takes 1h 06m and costs around $19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Brussels, expect to pay about $79 for a 2h 01m 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 GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Acton using FlixBus or National Express. From Bristol, the bus ride to Acton takes 135 miles and will cost you around $24. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $14 for a journey of 145 miles.

Airports near Acton

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Acton

Lufthansa
Good (8,002 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,517 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,980 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,453 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,367 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,946 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,216 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,589 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (914 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,720 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,572 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,777 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,042 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,190 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,393 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (408 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,253 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,331 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,439 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Acton

Most booked hotels in Acton

Strand Palace Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$417+
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Holiday Inn London - Whitechapel By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$265+
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Zedwell Piccadilly Circus
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$254+
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a&o London Docklands Riverside
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$190+
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Hiring a car in Acton

Expect to pay $3.64 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 $43.65 and $58.20. 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, 79% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.64 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 $43.65 and $58.20. 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, 79% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.