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How to get there
Where to stay
Renting 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. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Acton has to offer.

When to visit Acton

Acton in May
Estimated hotel price
$15
1 night at 3-star hotel
Acton in May
Estimated hotel price
$15
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 center. The shortest flight to Acton from the United States departs from New York and takes around 6h 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Acton, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Acton to Birmingham takes 1h 33m and costs around $35 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about $38 for a 1h 50m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Acton is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 6 miles from Acton. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Acton, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Acton takes 135 miles and will cost you around $11. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about $8 for a journey of 140 miles.

Plane

When flying to Acton, you’ll arrive at London Heathrow Airport (LHR), which is located 9 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Acton from the United States departs from New York and takes around 6h 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Acton, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Acton to Birmingham takes 1h 33m and costs around $35 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about $38 for a 1h 50m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Acton is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 6 miles from Acton. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Acton, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Acton takes 135 miles and will cost you around $11. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about $8 for a journey of 140 miles.

Airports near Acton

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Acton

Lufthansa
Good (7,045 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,845 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,791 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,701 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,447 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (781 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,217 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,564 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,252 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,973 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,852 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in Acton

Average rates range from around $118 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $313 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, 11767 reviews)
$307+
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Hilton London Heathrow Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2502 reviews)
$159+
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The Tower Hotel, London
4 stars
Good (7.9, 8311 reviews)
$205+
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Royal National Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.8, 5222 reviews)
$172+
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Zedwell Piccadilly Circus
3 stars
Good (7.5, 9694 reviews)
$161+
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Britannia International Hotel
4 stars
Good (6.3, 7022 reviews)
$91+
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Renting a car in Acton

Expect to pay $6.59 per gallon in Acton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $79.04 and $105.39.

Expect to pay $6.59 per gallon in Acton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $79.04 and $105.39.

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