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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. 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 Dublin and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Acton, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Acton to Oxford takes 0h 50m and costs around €35 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about €30 for a 1h 49m 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 Birmingham, the bus ride to Acton takes 217 km and will cost you around €6. From Bristol, the ticket costs about €9 for a journey of 249 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 Eurostar. The train journey from Acton to Oxford takes 0h 50m and costs around €35 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about €30 for a 1h 49m 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 Birmingham, the bus ride to Acton takes 217 km and will cost you around €6. From Bristol, the ticket costs about €9 for a journey of 249 km.

Airports near Acton

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Acton

KLM
Good (1,406 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,529 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,994 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,472 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,028 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,772 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,000 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,002 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,479 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,387 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,657 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (861 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,364 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,542 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,282 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,136 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,187 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,040 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,333 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,387 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 €274 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 (8.4, Excellent reviews)
€124+
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Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
€209+
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The Tower Hotel, by Thistle
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
€146+
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Zedwell Piccadilly Circus
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
€118+
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Royal National Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
€120+
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Nx London Hostel
2 stars
Good (6.2, Good reviews)
€22+
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Hiring a car in Acton

Expect to pay €1.55 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 €18.59 and €24.79. 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, 74% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay €1.55 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 €18.59 and €24.79. 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, 74% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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