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
$102
1 night at 3-star hotel
Acton in July
Estimated hotel price
$102
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 30h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Acton, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Acton to Lille takes 1h 21m and costs around $96 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Brussels, expect to pay about $79 for a 2h 05m 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 FlixBus or National Express. From Cambridge, the bus ride to Acton takes 121 km and will cost you around $17. From Bournemouth, the ticket costs about $14 for a journey of 185 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 30h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Acton, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Acton to Lille takes 1h 21m and costs around $96 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Brussels, expect to pay about $79 for a 2h 05m 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 FlixBus or National Express. From Cambridge, the bus ride to Acton takes 121 km and will cost you around $17. From Bournemouth, the ticket costs about $14 for a journey of 185 km.

Airports near Acton

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Acton

Lufthansa
Good (7,962 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,512 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,937 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,463 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,346 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,924 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,204 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,580 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (913 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,677 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,568 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,724 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,982 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,392 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,225 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,434 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,310 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)
$373+
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Strand Palace Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$414+
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Sofitel London Heathrow
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$401+
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Holiday Inn London - Whitechapel By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$276+
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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 $43.68 and $58.24. 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, 83% 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 $43.68 and $58.24. 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, 83% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.