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 Brussels takes 2h 01m and costs around €39 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about €39 for a 2h 19m 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 DRIVALIA and Budget, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Acton using FlixBus or National Express. From Nottingham, the bus ride to Acton takes 140 miles and will cost you around €6. 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 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 Brussels takes 2h 01m and costs around €39 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about €39 for a 2h 19m 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 DRIVALIA and Budget, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Acton using FlixBus or National Express. From Nottingham, the bus ride to Acton takes 140 miles and will cost you around €6. 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 (7,935 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,501 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,899 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,317 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,434 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,924 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,185 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,577 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (905 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,613 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,751 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,560 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,947 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,188 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,390 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,214 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,431 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,282 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)
€184+
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Strand Palace Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
€207+
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Sofitel London Heathrow
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
€191+
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Holiday Inn London - Whitechapel By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
€128+
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Hiring a car in Acton

Expect to pay €1.82 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 €21.82 and €29.09. 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, 84% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay €1.82 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 €21.82 and €29.09. 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, 84% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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