How much does a train ticket cost from Birmingham to Houston?

The cheapest train tickets from Birmingham to Houston start from £72. The average price for this train route is around £82. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Birmingham to Houston?

The average train journey time from Birmingham to Houston is 1d 5h, covering a distance of 565 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1d 5h and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Birmingham to Houston route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 1 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Birmingham to Houston?

The earliest train from Birmingham to Houston departs at 13:03. And the latest train departs at 13:03.

Train Birmingham to Houston from £69 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Birmingham to Houston on 15 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		17:24	Birmingham Station	2d 19h	13:15	Amtrak Station	CheapestFastest
		17:24	Birmingham Station	2d 19h	13:15	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Houston on 16 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
13:03	Birmingham Station	1d 5h	18:18	Amtrak Station	CheapestFastest
13:03	Birmingham Station	1d 5h	18:18	Amtrak Station	No tags
17:24	Birmingham Station	2d 19h	13:15	Amtrak Station	No tags
17:24	Birmingham Station	2d 19h	13:15	Amtrak Station	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Houston on 19 December
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
13:03	Birmingham Station	1d 5h	18:18	Amtrak Station	CheapestFastest
13:03	Birmingham Station	1d 5h	18:18	Amtrak Station	No tags
17:24	Birmingham Station	2d 19h	13:15	Amtrak Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Birmingham to Houston

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Houston. The journey takes about 21 hours 55 minutes and with fares starting at just £69, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

24bus per day

21h 55mAverage duration

566 milesDistance

23kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£69 - £220	Average duration21h 55m	CO₂ emissions 23kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£72 - £594	Average duration1d 5h	CO₂ emissions 83kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,645 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5645 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at £72

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Birmingham, US to Houston, US by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Birmingham to Houston?
The cheapest train tickets from Birmingham to Houston start from £72. The average price for this train route is around £82. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Birmingham to Houston?
The average train journey time from Birmingham to Houston is 1d 5h, covering a distance of 565 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1d 5h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Birmingham to Houston route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 1 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Birmingham to Houston?
The earliest train from Birmingham to Houston departs at 13:03. And the latest train departs at 13:03.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

12/12

£85

13/12

£1,245

Today

£78

15/12

£699

16/12

£69

17/12

No data

18/12

No data

19/12

£102

The cheapest trip from Birmingham, US to Houston, US was searched and found on 16 Dec 2025 with a price of £69

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Birmingham, US to Houston, US as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £69 to £1,759 for a train ticket from Birmingham, US to Houston, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £69, which is on 2025-12-16.

What's the cheapest way to go from Birmingham, US to Houston, US?

The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time21h 55m	Avg price£120	Daily departures24
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time1d 5h	Avg price£82	Daily departures1

The best way to travel between Birmingham, US and Houston, US is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost £82 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from £72. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Houston, US, choose the train, as it will take you from Birmingham, US to Houston, US in about 21h 55m – that's the fastest way to get there!