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 January
Estimated hotel price
$61
1 night at 3-star hotel
Acton in January
Estimated hotel price
$61
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 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Acton, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Acton to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around $31 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Norwich, expect to pay about $29 for a 1h 52m 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 GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Acton, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Acton takes 130 miles and will cost you around $4. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $12 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 center. The shortest flight to Acton from the United States departs from New York and takes around 6h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Acton, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Acton to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around $31 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Norwich, expect to pay about $29 for a 1h 52m 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 GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Acton, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Acton takes 130 miles and will cost you around $4. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 145 miles.

Airlines serving Acton

Lufthansa
Good (4,688 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (951 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,573 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,608 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,280 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,597 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,113 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,953 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,441 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,925 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (864 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,175 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (815 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,711 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Acton

Most booked hotels in Acton

Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 25241 reviews)
$268+
The Tower Hotel, London
4 stars
Good (7.8, 22423 reviews)
$193+
Zedwell Piccadilly Circus
3 stars
Good (7.5, 35927 reviews)
$153+
Royal National Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.4, 7227 reviews)
$157+
Book A Bed Hostels
2 stars
Good (6.4, 1315 reviews)
$25+
Britannia International Hotel
4 stars
Okay (5.7, 21061 reviews)
$95+

Renting a car in Acton

Expect to pay $7.15 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 $85.85 and $114.47. The most frequently booked car type in Acton is Economy (Renault Clio or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Skoda Octavia Combi or similar) are, on average, 71% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $7.15 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 $85.85 and $114.47. The most frequently booked car type in Acton is Economy (Renault Clio or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Skoda Octavia Combi or similar) are, on average, 71% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.