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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Acton travel guide

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You're Going to Love Acton

Acton is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom.

When to visit Acton

Acton in March
Estimated hotel price
€62
1 night at 3-star hotel
Acton in March
Estimated hotel price
€62
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 Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Acton, followed by South Western Railway. The train journey from Acton to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around €33 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about €30 for a 1h 42m 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 Alamo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Acton, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Leicester, the bus ride to Acton takes 185 km and will cost you around €6. From Southampton, the ticket costs about €7 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 Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Acton, followed by South Western Railway. The train journey from Acton to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around €33 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about €30 for a 1h 42m 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 Alamo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Acton, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Leicester, the bus ride to Acton takes 185 km and will cost you around €6. From Southampton, the ticket costs about €7 for a journey of 185 km.

Airports near Acton

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Acton

Lufthansa
Good (7,198 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,113 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,655 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,951 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,896 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,828 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (811 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,845 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,285 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,596 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,419 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,695 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,096 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (351 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,375 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,312 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,915 reviews)
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Where to stay in Acton

Average rates range from around €142 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €265 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Acton

Most booked hotels in Acton

Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
€254+
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Hilton London Heathrow Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
€128+
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The Tower Hotel, by Thistle
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
€155+
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Royal National Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
€142+
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Zedwell Piccadilly Circus
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
€141+
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Britannia International Hotel Canary Wharf
4 stars
Good (6.4, Good reviews)
€87+
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Hiring a car in Acton

Expect to pay €1.57 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 €18.75 and €25.00. The most frequently booked car type in Acton is Intermediate (Toyota Verso or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 48% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay €1.57 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 €18.75 and €25.00. The most frequently booked car type in Acton is Intermediate (Toyota Verso or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 48% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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