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. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 7 days in order to fully appreciate everything Acton has to offer.

When to visit Acton

Acton in May
Estimated hotel price
RM 63
1 night at 3-star hotel
Acton in May
Estimated hotel price
RM 63
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 Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 16h 30m.

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 RM 100 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about RM 190 for a 1h 36m 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 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 Southampton, the bus ride to Acton takes 153 km and will cost you around RM 30. From Bristol, the ticket costs about RM 26 for a journey of 209 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 Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 16h 30m.

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 RM 100 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about RM 190 for a 1h 36m 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 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 Southampton, the bus ride to Acton takes 153 km and will cost you around RM 30. From Bristol, the ticket costs about RM 26 for a journey of 209 km.

Airports near Acton

LHRLondon Heathrow
STNLondon Stansted
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Acton

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 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 (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in Acton

Average rates range from around RM 511 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 1,352 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)
RM 1,228+
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Hilton London Heathrow Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
RM 657+
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The Tower Hotel, London
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
RM 802+
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Royal National Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
RM 729+
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Zedwell Piccadilly Circus
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
RM 658+
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Britannia International Hotel
4 stars
Good (6.3, Good reviews)
RM 404+
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Hiring a car in Acton

Expect to pay RM 7.53 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 RM 90.34 and RM 120.45. 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, 31% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay RM 7.53 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 RM 90.34 and RM 120.45. 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, 31% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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