VA → AL · about 560 miles
Charlottesville to Birmingham train schedule
Amtrak runs 7 direct trains a week from Charlottesville to Birmingham. The fastest takes 16 hours 53 minutes; every train leaves at 8:52 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Trains a week
- 7
- Fastest trip
- 16h 53m
- Leaves at
- 8:52 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Charlottesville and arrives at Birmingham. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:52 PM | 12:45 PM +1 day | 16h 53m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Charlottesville Where you get off in Birmingham The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Charlottesville
Where the train stops in Birmingham
Return trip: Birmingham to Charlottesville
Questions
How long is the train from Charlottesville to Birmingham?
The fastest direct train takes 16 hours 53 minutes; the typical trip is 16 hours 53 minutes.
What time is the first train from Charlottesville to Birmingham?
Every departure is at 8:52 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Charlottesville to Birmingham?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Charlottesville?
Trains to Birmingham leave from Charlottesville Amtrak station.