Train from Richmond, VA, US to Birmingham, US: Tickets & Timetables

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Next departures from Richmond to Birmingham on 21 January
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Amtrak
Staples Mill Road
Birmingham StationCheapestFastest
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Staples Mill Road
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Staples Mill Road
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Richmond to Birmingham

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Birmingham. The journey takes about 15 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 607, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9bus per day
15h 45mAverage duration
959 kmDistance
24kgCO₂ emissions
Average priceR 1 607 - R 6 721Average duration15h 45m
24kg CO₂e
Average priceR 4 231 - R 29 336Average duration1d 4h
87kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Richmond, VA, US to Birmingham, US 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 Richmond to Birmingham?

    The cheapest train tickets from Richmond to Birmingham start from R 4 231. The average price for this train route is around R 5 838. 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 Richmond to Birmingham?

    The average train journey time from Richmond to Birmingham is 1d 4h, covering a distance of 958 km. The quickest train can get you there in 1d 1h and is operated by Amtrak.

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

    Several major train operators run on this route, with 2 trains available per day.

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

    The earliest train from Richmond to Birmingham departs at 03:52. And the latest train departs at 11:06.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
16/01
R 6 246
17/01
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R 6 246
19/01
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20/01
R 3 646
21/01
R 3 511
22/01
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Richmond, VA, US to Birmingham, US was searched and found on 21 Jan 2026 with a price of R 3 511

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

You can expect to pay from R 3 511 to R 18 973 for a train ticket from Richmond, VA, US to Birmingham, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 3 511, which is on 2026-01-21.

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