AL → PA · about 784 miles
Birmingham to Philadelphia train schedule
Amtrak runs 7 direct trains a week from Birmingham to Philadelphia. The fastest takes 21 hours 44 minutes; every train leaves at 5:24 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Trains a week
- 7
- Fastest trip
- 21h 44m
- Leaves at
- 5:24 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Birmingham and arrives at Philadelphia. 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 | 4:08 PM +1 day | 21h 44m | Wed–Sat | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:24 PM | 4:11 PM +1 day | 21h 47m | Fri, Sat from Nov 6 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:24 PM | 4:42 PM +1 day | 22h 18m | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Birmingham Where you get off in Philadelphia The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Birmingham
Where the train stops in Philadelphia
Return trip: Philadelphia to Birmingham
Questions
How long is the train from Birmingham to Philadelphia?
The fastest direct train takes 21 hours 44 minutes; the typical trip is 21 hours 44 minutes.
What time is the first train from Birmingham to Philadelphia?
Every departure is at 5:24 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Birmingham to Philadelphia?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Birmingham?
Trains to Philadelphia leave from Birmingham Amtrak station.