The average train between Smithfields and British Museum takes 3h 13m and the fastest train takes 2h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Smithfields 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 hourly between Smithfields and British Museum. The earliest departure is at 12:24 AM at night, and the last departure from Smithfields is at 8:18 PM which arrives into British Museum at 12:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Totnes and take an average of 3h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Smithfields to British Museum. However, there are services departing from Smithfields station and arriving at British Museum station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
Smithfields to British Museum train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Totnes station.
Smithfields to British Museum train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Book your Smithfields to British Museum train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Elizabeth Line (TfL).
The distance between Smithfields and British Museum is 277.7 km. The road distance is 329 km.
Great Western Railway (GWR) operates a train from Totnes to London Paddington hourly. Tickets cost £90–180 and the journey takes 2h 47m.