There are 6 ways to get from East Acton to London Zoo by subway, bus, train, taxi, or car
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Subway, line 274 bus
best- Take the subway from East Acton station to Lancaster Gate stationsubway Central
- Take the bus from Lancaster Gate Station to Primrose Hill / ZSL London Zoobus 274
48 min£5–14Drive 5.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from East Acton to London Zoocar 5.7 mi
14 min£2Train
- Take the train from Acton Central to Kentish Town Westtrain Richmond NLL - Stratford / ...
49 min£6–16Taxi
- Take the taxi from East Acton to London Zootaxi 5.7 mi
14 min£80–100Bus, line 274 bus
- Take the bus from Acton Vale / Bromyard Avenue to Marble Archbus N207
- Take the bus from Marble Arch to Primrose Hill / ZSL London Zoobus 274
51 min£4Line 72 bus, line 31 bus
- Take the bus from East Acton Station / Fitzneal Street to Shepherd's Bushbus N72 / ...
- Take the bus from Shepherd's Bush to Eton Road / Chalk Farmbus 31
1h 44m£4–6
East Acton to London Zoo by subway, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from East Acton to London Zoo is to drive which costs £1 - £2 and takes 14 min.
The fastest way to get from East Acton to London Zoo is to taxi which takes 14 min and costs £80 - £100.
No, there is no direct bus from East Acton to London Zoo. However, there are services departing from Acton Vale / Bromyard Avenue and arriving at Primrose Hill / ZSL London Zoo via Marble Arch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 51 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Acton Central and arriving at Kentish Town West. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 24 min.
The distance between East Acton and London Zoo is 7 miles. The road distance is 5.8 miles.
The best way to get from East Acton to London Zoo without a car is to subway and line 274 bus which takes 48 min and costs £5 - £15.
It takes approximately 48 min to get from East Acton to London Zoo, including transfers.
East Acton to London Zoo bus services, operated by Abellio London, depart from Acton Vale / Bromyard Avenue station.
East Acton to London Zoo train services, operated by London Overground, depart from Acton Central station.
The best way to get from East Acton to London Zoo is to train which takes 49 min and costs £6 - £16. Alternatively, you can bus and line 274 bus, which costs £4 and takes 51 min.
What companies run services between East Acton, England and London Zoo, England?
London Overground operates a train from Acton Central to Kentish Town West every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £6–16 and the journey takes 24 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Acton Vale / Bromyard Avenue to London Zoo via Marble Arch and Primrose Hill / ZSL London Zoo in around 51 min.
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +44 343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Subway from East Acton station to Lancaster Gate station
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–13
- Schedules at
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/tube/?cid=tube
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from Acton Central to Kentish Town West
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–16
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/london-overground/
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- [email protected]
- Website
- metroline.co.uk
Bus from Lancaster Gate Station to Primrose Hill / ZSL London Zoo
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.metroline.co.uk/
- Oyster Card
- £2
Bus from Marble Arch to Primrose Hill / ZSL London Zoo
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.metroline.co.uk/
- Oyster Card
- £2
- Phone
- +44 20 7788 8550
- [email protected]
- Website
- transportukbus.com
Bus from Acton Vale / Bromyard Avenue to Marble Arch
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.transportukbus.com/
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- [email protected]
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from East Acton Station / Fitzneal Street to Shepherd's Bush
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/london
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Bus from Shepherd's Bush to Eton Road / Chalk Farm
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Schedules at
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/buses/
- Off Peak
- £2–4
- Peak
- £2–4
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Estimated price
- £80–100
Acton Taxis Cabs
- Phone
- +44 20 3740 3527
- Website
- actontaxiscabs.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
East Acton to London Zoo bus services, operated by Abellio London, arrive at Marble Arch station.
East Acton to London Zoo train services, operated by London Overground, arrive at Kentish Town West station.
Yes, the driving distance between East Acton to London Zoo is 6 miles. It takes approximately 14 min to drive from East Acton to London Zoo.
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