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
€52
1 night at 3-star hotel
Acton in July
Estimated hotel price
€52
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 Dublin and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Acton, followed by Great Northern.

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 U-Save and Avis, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Acton using FlixBus or National Express. From Bournemouth, the bus ride to Acton takes 115 miles and will cost you around €7. From Southampton, the ticket costs about €7 for a journey of 125 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 Dublin and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Acton, followed by Great Northern.

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 U-Save and Avis, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Acton using FlixBus or National Express. From Bournemouth, the bus ride to Acton takes 115 miles and will cost you around €7. From Southampton, the ticket costs about €7 for a journey of 125 miles.

Airports near Acton

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Acton

KLM
Good (1,491 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,894 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,857 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,300 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,383 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,916 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,165 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,563 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (905 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,548 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,744 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,555 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,897 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,184 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,379 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (398 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,190 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,428 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,249 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)
€154+
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Sofitel London Heathrow
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
€185+
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Holiday Inn London - Whitechapel By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
€115+
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ibis London Blackfriars
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
€122+
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Hiring a car in Acton

Expect to pay €1.68 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 €20.07 and €26.76. 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 €1.68 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 €20.07 and €26.76. 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.

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