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How to get fromCharing Cross to Actonby train, bus, taxi, car, or subway

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There are 5 ways to get from Charing Cross to Acton by train, bus, taxi, car, or subway

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Tottenham Court Road Station to Acton Main Linetrain train Elizabeth
    13 min
    £2–10

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Charles II Street to Turnham Greenbus bus 94
    51 min
    £1–35

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Charing Cross to Actontaxi taxi 8 mi
    21 min
    £110–130

  4. Drive 8 mi

    1. Drive from Charing Cross to Actoncar car 8 mi
    21 min
    £2–3

  5. Subway

    1. Take the subway from Embankment station to Acton Town stationsubway subway District
    30 min
    £6–19

Charing Cross to Acton by train

Calendar769Weekly Trains
Duration13 minAverage Duration
Ticket£2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6.5 mi
  • Duration: 13 min

What companies run services between Charing Cross, Greater London, England and Acton, England?

Elizabeth Line (TfL) operates a train from Tottenham Court Road Station to Acton Main Line every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £4–10 and the journey takes 13 min. South Western Railway also services this route every 30 minutes. Alternatively, First Bus London operates a bus from Charles II Street to Turnham Green every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 51 min. Four other operators also service this route.

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