Introduction
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. We recommend you stay at least 17 days in order to fully appreciate everything Acton has to offer.

When to visit Acton

Acton in May
Estimated hotel price
AED 54
1 night at 3-star hotel
Acton in May
Estimated hotel price
AED 54
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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 16h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Acton, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Acton to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around AED 136 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Coventry, expect to pay about AED 103 for a 1h 31m 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 GREEN MOTION and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , 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 135 miles and will cost you around AED 22. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about AED 40 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 centre. The shortest flight to Acton from the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 16h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Acton, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Acton to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around AED 136 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Coventry, expect to pay about AED 103 for a 1h 31m 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 GREEN MOTION and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , 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 135 miles and will cost you around AED 22. From Nottingham, the ticket costs about AED 40 for a journey of 140 miles.

Airports near Acton

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Acton

Lufthansa
Good (7,032 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,820 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,584 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,920 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,778 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,686 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,688 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,211 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,562 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (345 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,210 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,345 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,068 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,272 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,932 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (1,846 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in Acton

Average rates range from around AED 499 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 1,142 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, Excellent reviews)
AED 1,020+
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Hilton London Heathrow Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
AED 524+
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The Tower Hotel, London
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
AED 666+
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Royal National Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
AED 606+
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Zedwell Piccadilly Circus
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
AED 536+
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Britannia International Hotel
4 stars
Good (6.3, Good reviews)
AED 331+
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Hiring a car in Acton

Expect to pay AED 6.40 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 AED 76.69 and AED 102.25. The most frequently booked car type in Acton is Intermediate (Toyota Verso or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 30% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay AED 6.40 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 AED 76.69 and AED 102.25. The most frequently booked car type in Acton is Intermediate (Toyota Verso or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 30% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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