Buses to Birmingham
The cities within coach range, estimated times from distance, and who sells the tickets.
Coaches cover the ground rail does not, and in most countries they are the cheapest way between cities. Below are the cities within practical coach range of Birmingham, with straight-line distance and an estimated time at typical coach speeds including stops.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham to Tuscaloosa | United States | 79 km (49 mi) | about 1 h 40 min |
| Birmingham to Huntsville | United States | 136 km (84 mi) | about 2 h 41 min |
| Birmingham to Montgomery | United States | 137 km (85 mi) | about 2 h 42 min |
| Birmingham to South Fulton | United States | 197 km (123 mi) | about 3 h 48 min |
| Birmingham to Columbus | United States | 206 km (128 mi) | about 3 h 57 min |
| Birmingham to Chattanooga | United States | 218 km (136 mi) | about 4 h 10 min |
| Birmingham to East Chattanooga | United States | 223 km (139 mi) | about 4 h 15 min |
| Birmingham to Atlanta | United States | 225 km (140 mi) | about 4 h 17 min |
| Birmingham to Sandy Springs | United States | 229 km (142 mi) | about 4 h 21 min |
| Birmingham to Murfreesboro | United States | 261 km (162 mi) | about 4 h 56 min |
| Birmingham to Nashville | United States | 294 km (183 mi) | about 5 h 32 min |
| Birmingham to Athens | United States | 320 km (199 mi) | about 6 h |
| Birmingham to New York City | United States | 1,386 km (861 mi) | about 25 h 7 min |
| Birmingham to Toronto | Canada | 1,301 km (809 mi) | about 23 h 36 min |
| Birmingham to Brooklyn | United States | 1,386 km (861 mi) | about 25 h 7 min |
| Birmingham to Chicago | United States | 929 km (577 mi) | about 16 h 55 min |
| Birmingham to Queens | United States | 1,396 km (868 mi) | about 25 h 18 min |
| Birmingham to Houston | United States | 911 km (566 mi) | about 16 h 36 min |
| Birmingham to Philadelphia | United States | 1,258 km (782 mi) | about 22 h 49 min |
| Birmingham to San Antonio | United States | 1,198 km (744 mi) | about 21 h 44 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.