Trains tickets from Durham, NC, US to Birmingham, US

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Next departures for Durham to Birmingham on September 14
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Compare 2 ways to go from Durham to Birmingham.

Average Price$60 - $216Average Duration11h 10m
19kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$124 - $146Average Duration19h 41m
70kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Durham to Birmingham

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Birmingham. The journey takes about 11 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $60, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day
11h 10mAverage Duration
$60Cheapest ticket
19kgCO₂ emissions

Train Durham, NC, US to Birmingham, US: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$146
Average train trip duration19h 41m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure6:04pm
Distance480 miles (773 km)
Latest train departure7:01pm

Durham to Birmingham Train

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Durham, NC, US to Birmingham, US was searched and found on Sep 14, 2025 with a price of $118

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

You can expect to pay from $118 to $500 for a train ticket from Durham, NC, US to Birmingham, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $118 which is on 2025-09-14.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Durham to Birmingham is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Birmingham you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Durham and Birmingham compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Durham to Birmingham, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

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