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 14 km 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 Great Western Railway. The train journey from Acton to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around $38 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Nottingham, expect to pay about $30 for a 1h 38m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Acton is to pick up a car rental 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 FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Cambridge, the bus ride to Acton takes 185 km and will cost you around $13. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $4 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 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 Great Western Railway. The train journey from Acton to Bristol takes 1h 36m and costs around $38 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Nottingham, expect to pay about $30 for a 1h 38m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Acton is to pick up a car rental 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 FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Cambridge, the bus ride to Acton takes 185 km and will cost you around $13. From Bristol, the ticket costs about $4 for a journey of 217 km.

Airlines serving Acton

Lufthansa
Good (4,697 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,586 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,269 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,599 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,957 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,437 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,935 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (224 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,170 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (820 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,725 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, 25274 reviews)
$269+
The Tower Hotel, London
4 stars
Good (7.8, 22469 reviews)
$193+
Zedwell Piccadilly Circus
3 stars
Good (7.5, 35987 reviews)
$153+
Royal National Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.4, 7289 reviews)
$158+
Book A Bed Hostels
2 stars
Good (6.4, 1315 reviews)
$25+
Britannia International Hotel
4 stars
Okay (5.7, 21093 reviews)
$94+

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.