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How to get from Chelsea to Acton by Tube and bus?

From Chelsea to Acton by Tube and bus

To get from Chelsea to Acton in Acton, take the 49 bus from Carlyle Square (KF) station to Gloucester Road Station (GR) station. Next, take the PICCADILLY Tube from Gloucester Road station to Acton Town station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 43 min. The ride fare is £4.75.

43min£4.75
Bus - 4949
Tube - PICCADILLY
Walk to Acton
Leaves from Carlyle Square (KF)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Chelsea
  • 2
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    White City
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gloucester Road Station (GR)
    ID GR
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    Gloucester Road
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tube - PICCADILLY
    Wait for Tube
    PICCADILLY
    Heathrow Airport Terminal 4
  • 6
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Acton Town
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to Acton
    Walk to
    Acton
    High Street
    790 m • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Chelsea to Acton by Tube and bus via 49, DISTRICT and E3

To get from Chelsea to Acton in Acton, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Tube line: take the 49 bus from Carlyle Square (KF) station to Gloucester Road Station (GR) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the DISTRICT Tube and finally take the E3 bus from Acton Town Station (S) station to King Street (D) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 48 min. The ride fare is £4.75.

48min£4.75
Bus - 4949
Tube - DISTRICT
Bus - E3E3
Leaves from Carlyle Square (KF)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Chelsea
  • 2
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    White City
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gloucester Road Station (GR)
    ID GR
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    Gloucester Road
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tube - DISTRICT
    Wait for Tube
    DISTRICT
    Ealing Broadway
  • 6
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Acton Town
    19 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Acton Town Station (S)
    ID S
    100 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - E3E3
    Wait for bus
    E3
    Chiswick, Edensor Road
  • 9
    Ride to bus station King Street (D)
    Ride to bus station
    King Street (D)
    ID D
    5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Chelsea to Acton

The distance between Chelsea, Acton and Acton, Acton is approximately 10.15 km, which can typically be travelled in 43 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chelsea to Acton by Tube and bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Acton – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Chelsea

Chelsea is located at Chelsea, Acton and the nearest public transport station is Carlyle Square (KF).

Tube stations close to Chelsea:

  • Sloane Square
  • Gloucester Road
  • South Kensington

Train stations close to Chelsea:

  • Imperial Wharf

Bus stations close to Chelsea:

  • Carlyle Square (KF)
  • Carlyle Square (KD)
  • Old Church Street (KE)

River Bus stations close to Chelsea:

  • Cadogan Pier

Public transport stations close to Acton, Acton

Acton is located at High Street, Acton and the nearest public transport station is Twyford Crescent (EG).

Tube stations close to Acton:

  • Ealing Common
  • Acton Town

Train stations close to Acton:

  • Acton Main Line

Bus stations close to Acton:

  • Twyford Crescent (EG)
  • King Street (D)
  • Steyne Road (C)

Alternative route from Chelsea to Acton by Tube and bus via 49, DISTRICT and E3

To get from Chelsea to Acton in Acton, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one Tube line: take the 49 bus from Carlyle Square (KF) station to Gloucester Road Station (GR) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the DISTRICT Tube and finally take the E3 bus from Acton Town Station (S) station to King Street (D) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 48 min. The ride fare is £4.75.

48min£4.75
Bus - 4949
Tube - DISTRICT
Bus - E3E3
Leaves from Carlyle Square (KF)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Chelsea
  • 2
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    White City
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gloucester Road Station (GR)
    ID GR
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to Tube station
    Walk to Tube station
    Gloucester Road
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Tube - DISTRICT
    Wait for Tube
    DISTRICT
    Ealing Broadway
  • 6
    Ride to Tube station
    Ride to Tube station
    Acton Town
    19 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Acton Town Station (S)
    ID S
    100 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - E3E3
    Wait for bus
    E3
    Chiswick, Edensor Road
  • 9
    Ride to bus station King Street (D)
    Ride to bus station
    King Street (D)
    ID D
    5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Chelsea to Acton?

    The fastest way takes 43 minutes, using Bus line 49, Bus line PICCADILLY.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Chelsea to Acton?

    The alternative route takes 48 minutes, using Bus line 49, Bus line DISTRICT, Bus line E3.

  • Is there a direct bus between Chelsea and Acton?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one Tube line in total. The total travelling time is 43 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Chelsea to Acton?

    The 49 bus line goes from White City station near Chelsea in London to Gloucester Road Station (GR) station. From there you’ll have to take one Tube line till Gloucester Road Station (GR) station near Acton in Acton.

  • How long does it take to travel from Chelsea to Acton by bus and Tube?

    The total travel time between Chelsea in London and Acton in Acton by bus and Tube is about 43 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Chelsea to get to Acton?

    Get on the 49 bus from the White City stop near Chelsea in London.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Chelsea and Acton?

    Get off the bus at the Gloucester Road Station (GR) station, which is closest to Acton in Acton.

  • When is the first Tube from Chelsea to Acton?

    The first Tube from Chelsea in London to Acton in Acton is Piccadilly. It leaves the South Kensington station at 05:26.

  • When is the first bus from Chelsea to Acton?

    The first bus from Chelsea in London to Acton in Acton is Whitehall, Horse Guards - Ealing Broadway. It leaves the Carlyle Square (KD) stop at 05:04.

  • How much is the bus fare from Chelsea to Acton?

    The ride from Chelsea to Acton costs £4.75.

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