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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Acton to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Acton

Acton in July
Estimated hotel price
€51
1 night at 3-star hotel
Acton in July
Estimated hotel price
€51
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 Ireland departs from Knock and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Acton, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Acton to Southampton takes 1h 50m and costs around €42 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bournemouth, expect to pay about €47 for a 2h 00m 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 Alamo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Acton using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Acton takes 135 miles and will cost you around €10. From Southampton, the ticket costs about €8 for a journey of 135 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 Ireland departs from Knock and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Acton, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Acton to Southampton takes 1h 50m and costs around €42 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bournemouth, expect to pay about €47 for a 2h 00m 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 Alamo, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Acton using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Acton takes 135 miles and will cost you around €10. From Southampton, the ticket costs about €8 for a journey of 135 miles.

Airports near Acton

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Acton

KLM
Good (1,460 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,815 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,772 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,242 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,240 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,883 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,127 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,349 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,538 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,745 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,534 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (901 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,700 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,749 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,182 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,420 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,369 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,180 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (387 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,965 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Acton

Most booked hotels in Acton

citizenM Tower of London
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
€162+
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Leonardo Royal London Tower Bridge
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
€155+
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ibis London Blackfriars
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
€130+
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The Montcalm at the Brewery London City
5 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
€139+
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Hiring a car in Acton

Expect to pay €1.51 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 €18.10 and €24.13. The most frequently booked car type in Acton is Standard (Class Commercial Truck 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 €1.51 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 €18.10 and €24.13. The most frequently booked car type in Acton is Standard (Class Commercial Truck 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.

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