Atlanta to Birmingham by train
Birmingham lies 225 km (140 mi) west of Atlanta, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 3 h 3 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 274 km (171 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Atlanta | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 510,823 | 196,357 |
| Elevation | 336 m (1,102 ft) | 187 m (614 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Stations on record | Peachtree Station, Atlanta Union Station, Atlanta Multi-Modal Passenger Terminal | Birmingham, Birmingham Terminal Station, Union Station (Birmingham, Alabama) |
| Postal codes | 30301–39901 | 35201–35298 |
Clocks in Birmingham are 1 h behind Atlanta right now, so a 3 h 3 min journey lands only 2 h 3 min later by the destination clock.
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Common questions
How far is Birmingham from Atlanta?
225 km (140 mi) in a straight line, west of Atlanta; by road roughly 274 km (171 mi).
How long does it take to get from Atlanta to Birmingham by train?
About 3 h 3 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Atlanta and Birmingham?
Birmingham is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Chicago against America/New_York).
Where these facts come from
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- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.