Trains to Birmingham
Stations on record, the cities within reach by rail, and estimated times from distance.
Wikidata lists 3 railway stations in Birmingham: Birmingham, Birmingham Terminal Station, Union Station (Birmingham, Alabama). Which one a service uses is set by the operator, so check the station name on the ticket, not just the city.
Rail routes from Birmingham
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham to Huntsville | United States | 136 km (84 mi) | about 1 h 50 min |
| Birmingham to Montgomery | United States | 137 km (85 mi) | about 1 h 51 min |
| Birmingham to Chattanooga | United States | 218 km (136 mi) | about 2 h 57 min |
| Birmingham to Atlanta | United States | 225 km (140 mi) | about 3 h 3 min |
| Birmingham to Nashville | United States | 294 km (183 mi) | about 3 h 59 min |
| Birmingham to Mobile | United States | 335 km (208 mi) | about 4 h 32 min |
| Birmingham to Jackson | United States | 344 km (214 mi) | about 4 h 39 min |
| Birmingham to Memphis | United States | 349 km (217 mi) | about 4 h 43 min |
| Birmingham to Knoxville | United States | 378 km (235 mi) | about 5 h 7 min |
| Birmingham to Tallahassee | United States | 417 km (259 mi) | about 5 h 39 min |
| Birmingham to New Orleans | United States | 503 km (313 mi) | about 6 h 48 min |
| Birmingham to Little Rock | United States | 523 km (325 mi) | about 7 h 5 min |
| Birmingham to New York City | United States | 1,386 km (861 mi) | about 18 h 45 min |
| Birmingham to Toronto | Canada | 1,301 km (809 mi) | about 17 h 36 min |
| Birmingham to Brooklyn | United States | 1,386 km (861 mi) | about 18 h 45 min |
| Birmingham to Chicago | United States | 929 km (577 mi) | about 12 h 34 min |
| Birmingham to Queens | United States | 1,396 km (868 mi) | about 18 h 53 min |
| Birmingham to Houston | United States | 911 km (566 mi) | about 12 h 20 min |
| Birmingham to Philadelphia | United States | 1,258 km (782 mi) | about 17 h 1 min |
| Birmingham to San Antonio | United States | 1,198 km (744 mi) | about 16 h 12 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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Common questions
Which railway stations does Birmingham have?
Birmingham, Birmingham Terminal Station, Union Station (Birmingham, Alabama).
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
- 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.