The average train between Penzance and British Museum takes 5h 38m and the fastest train takes 5h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Penzance to British Museum. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 2 hours between Penzance and British Museum. The earliest departure is at 5:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penzance is at 9:45 PM which arrives into British Museum at 5:50 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 5h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Penzance to British Museum. However, there are services departing from Penzance station and arriving at British Museum station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
Penzance to British Museum train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Penzance station.
Penzance to British Museum train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Book your Penzance to British Museum train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Penzance and British Museum is 410.6 km. The road distance is 491 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Penzance to London Paddington every 2 hours. Tickets cost £130–260 and the journey takes 5h 9m.