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 Dublin and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Acton, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Acton to Lille takes 1h 20m and costs around €40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about €17 for a 1h 33m 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 GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Acton using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Acton takes 140 miles and will cost you around €6. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about €6 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 Dublin and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Acton, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Acton to Lille takes 1h 20m and costs around €40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about €17 for a 1h 33m 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 GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Acton using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Acton takes 140 miles and will cost you around €6. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about €6 for a journey of 145 miles.

Airports near Acton

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Acton

KLM
Good (1,436 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,709 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,664 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,033 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,153 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,846 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,083 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,143 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,711 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,518 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,464 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (890 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,616 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,644 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,367 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,126 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,168 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,347 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,430 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,692 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Acton

Most booked hotels in Acton

citizenM Tower of London
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
€127+
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Strand Palace Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
€171+
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ibis London Blackfriars
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
€117+
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Novotel London West
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
€91+
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St Giles London - A St Giles Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
€81+
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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 €18.77 and €25.02. 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 Standard car hire (Class Standard Car or similar) is, on average, 85% 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 €18.77 and €25.02. 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 Standard car hire (Class Standard Car or similar) is, on average, 85% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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