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

When to visit Acton

Acton in July
Estimated hotel price
AED 220
1 night at 3-star hotel
Acton in July
Estimated hotel price
AED 220
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 centre. The shortest flight to Acton from the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 11h 25m.

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 73 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about AED 121 for a 1h 42m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Acton is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 10 km from Acton. You’ll find branches of Hertz and CarWiz, 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 217 km and will cost you around AED 55. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about AED 33 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 centre. The shortest flight to Acton from the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 11h 25m.

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 73 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about AED 121 for a 1h 42m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Acton is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 10 km from Acton. You’ll find branches of Hertz and CarWiz, 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 217 km and will cost you around AED 55. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about AED 33 for a journey of 217 km.

Airports near Acton

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Acton

KLM
Good (1,443 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,744 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,694 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,110 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,204 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,859 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,098 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,194 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,523 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,486 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (894 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,652 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,662 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,374 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,173 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,356 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,143 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,436 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (382 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)
AED 546+
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Strand Palace
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
AED 702+
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ibis London Blackfriars
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
AED 532+
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Novotel London West
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
AED 421+
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Hiring a car in Acton

Expect to pay AED 6.58 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 78.88 and AED 105.18. 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 AED 6.58 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 78.88 and AED 105.18. 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.