AL → GA · about 180 miles
Birmingham to Gainesville train schedule
Amtrak runs 7 direct trains a week from Birmingham to Gainesville. The fastest takes 5 hours 57 minutes; every train leaves at 5:24 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Trains a week
- 7
- Fastest trip
- 5h 57m
- Leaves at
- 5:24 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Birmingham and arrives at Gainesville Amtrak Station. Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Rail company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:24 PM | 12:21 AM +1 day | 5h 57m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Birmingham Where you get off in Gainesville The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Birmingham
Where the train stops in Gainesville
Return trip: Gainesville to Birmingham
Questions
How long is the train from Birmingham to Gainesville?
The fastest direct train takes 5 hours 57 minutes; the typical trip is 5 hours 57 minutes.
What time is the first train from Birmingham to Gainesville?
Every departure is at 5:24 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Birmingham to Gainesville?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Birmingham?
Trains to Gainesville leave from Birmingham Amtrak station.