Birmingham to Montgomery by train
Montgomery lies 137 km (85 mi) south of Birmingham, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 1 h 51 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 167 km (104 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Birmingham | Montgomery | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 196,357 | 195,287 |
| Elevation | 187 m (614 ft) | 76 m (249 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Stations on record | Birmingham, Birmingham Terminal Station, Union Station (Birmingham, Alabama) | Union Station |
| Postal codes | 35201–35298 | 36101–36191 |
Where to book trains from Birmingham to Montgomery
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Common questions
How far is Montgomery from Birmingham?
137 km (85 mi) in a straight line, south of Birmingham; by road roughly 167 km (104 mi).
How long does it take to get from Birmingham to Montgomery by train?
About 1 h 51 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Birmingham and Montgomery?
No, both are on America/Chicago at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- 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.