Mobile to Birmingham by train
Birmingham lies 335 km (208 mi) north of Mobile, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 4 h 32 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 409 km (254 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Mobile | Birmingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 183,289 | 196,357 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 187 m (614 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Stations on record | Gulf, Mobile, and Ohio Passenger Terminal | Birmingham, Birmingham Terminal Station, Union Station (Birmingham, Alabama) |
| Postal codes | 36601–36695 | 35201–35298 |
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Common questions
How far is Birmingham from Mobile?
335 km (208 mi) in a straight line, north of Mobile; by road roughly 409 km (254 mi).
How long does it take to get from Mobile to Birmingham by train?
About 4 h 32 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Mobile and Birmingham?
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.