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. Acton deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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 14 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Acton from Ireland departs from Knock and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Acton, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Acton to Brighton takes 1h 16m and costs around €27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about €19 for a 1h 33m 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 Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Acton, including National Express, FlixBus and Oxford Bus Company. From Bristol, the bus ride to Acton takes 217 km and will cost you around €10. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about €13 for a journey of 217 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 Knock and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Acton, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Acton to Brighton takes 1h 16m and costs around €27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about €19 for a 1h 33m 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 Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Acton, including National Express, FlixBus and Oxford Bus Company. From Bristol, the bus ride to Acton takes 217 km and will cost you around €10. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about €13 for a journey of 217 km.

Airports near Acton

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Acton

KLM
Good (1,419 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,583 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,997 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,535 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,050 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,790 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,665 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,032 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,036 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,421 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,494 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,466 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (874 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,312 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,585 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,068 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,138 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,341 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,407 reviews)
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Where to stay in Acton

Average rates range from around €83 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €338 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Acton

Most booked hotels in Acton

Hilton London Heathrow Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
€118+
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Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
€160+
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Zedwell Piccadilly Circus
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
€113+
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The Tower Hotel, by Thistle
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
€120+
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Royal National Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
€111+
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Nx London Hostel
2 stars
Good (6.2, Good reviews)
€21+
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Hiring a car in Acton

Expect to pay €1.54 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 €18.45 and €24.60. The most frequently booked car type in Acton is Compact (Volkswagen Golf or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 75% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay €1.54 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 €18.45 and €24.60. The most frequently booked car type in Acton is Compact (Volkswagen Golf or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 75% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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