How much does a train ticket cost from New York City to Birmingham?

The cheapest train tickets from New York City to Birmingham start from £129. The average price for this train route is around £129. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from New York City to Birmingham?

The average train journey time from New York City to Birmingham is 23h 45m, covering a distance of 862 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 22h 50m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the New York City to Birmingham 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 New York City to Birmingham?

The earliest train from New York City to Birmingham departs at 14:00. And the latest train departs at 14:00.

Train New York City to Birmingham from £123 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from New York City to Birmingham on 28 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	14:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	23h 45m	12:45	Birmingham Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures from New York City to Birmingham on 2 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	14:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	23h 45m	12:45	Birmingham Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	14:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	23h 45m	12:45	Birmingham Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from New York City 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 1 day, 15 minutes and with fares starting at just £69, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

44bus per day

1d Average duration

862 milesDistance

35kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£69 - £390	Average duration1d	CO₂ emissions 35kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£129 - £1,203	Average duration23h 45m	CO₂ emissions 126kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,608 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5608 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 £129

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from New York City to Birmingham, 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 New York City to Birmingham?
The cheapest train tickets from New York City to Birmingham start from £129. The average price for this train route is around £129. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from New York City to Birmingham?
The average train journey time from New York City to Birmingham is 23h 45m, covering a distance of 862 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 22h 50m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the New York City to Birmingham 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 New York City to Birmingham?
The earliest train from New York City to Birmingham departs at 14:00. And the latest train departs at 14:00.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

24/11

£123

25/11

No data

Today

£615

27/11

£260

28/11

£692

29/11

£314

30/11

£151

01/12

£123

The cheapest trip from New York City to Birmingham, US was searched and found on 24 Nov 2025 with a price of £123

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

You can expect to pay from £123 to £692 for a train ticket from New York City to Birmingham, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £123, which is on 2025-12-01.