Train from Birmingham, US to Philadelphia, PA: Tickets & Timetables

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Next departures from Birmingham to Philadelphia on 14 December
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Birmingham Station
30th Street StationCheapestFastest
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Birmingham Station
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Birmingham to Philadelphia

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Philadelphia. The journey takes about 1 day, 2 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 507, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

26bus per day
1d 2hAverage duration
1262 kmDistance
32kgCO₂ emissions
Average priceR 1 507 - R 8 093Average duration1d 2h
32kg CO₂e
Average priceR 2 813 - R 25 160Average duration1d
114kg CO₂e

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

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

  1. How much is the train ticket from Birmingham to Philadelphia?

    The cheapest train tickets from Birmingham to Philadelphia start from R 2 813. The average price for this train route is around R 4 441. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from Birmingham to Philadelphia?

    The average train journey time from Birmingham to Philadelphia is 1d , covering a distance of 1258 km. The quickest train can get you there in 21h 44m and is operated by Amtrak.

  3. Which train operators serve the Birmingham to Philadelphia route?

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

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Birmingham to Philadelphia?

    The earliest train from Birmingham to Philadelphia departs at 17:24. And the latest train departs at 17:24.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
10/12
R 6 915
11/12
R 6 449
Today
R 11 704
13/12
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14/12
R 3 942
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Birmingham, US to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on 14 Dec 2025 with a price of R 3 942

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 Philadelphia, PA as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 3 942 to R 13 053 for a train ticket from Birmingham, US to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 3 942, which is on 2025-12-14.

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