Trains tickets from Newark, NJ to Birmingham, US

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: August 4 at
    Departure city: Newark
    Departure location: Penn Station
    Arrival time: August 5 at
    Destination city: Birmingham
    Destination location: Birmingham Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: August 4 at
    Departure city: Newark
    Departure location: Penn Station
    Arrival time: August 5 at
    Destination city: Birmingham
    Destination location: Birmingham Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Newark to Birmingham

Bus
Average PriceUS$89 - US$324Average Duration23h 25m
34kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$204 - US$825Average Duration23h 25m
125kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Newark to Birmingham

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Birmingham. The journey takes about 23 hours 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$89, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day
23h 25mAverage Duration
US$89Cheapest ticket
34kgCO₂ emissions

Train Newark, NJ to Birmingham, US: Trip Overview

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Average Ticket PriceUS$349
Average train trip duration23h 25m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure2:20pm
Distance1377 km

Newark to Birmingham Train

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We make sure you can find a train service from Newark to Birmingham from the most reliable train companies operating this trip.

Whether it is train tickets or first class train tickets going to Birmingham from Newark, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Newark, NJ - Birmingham, US

  1. How much does a cheap train ticket from Newark to Birmingham cost?

    The average train ticket price from Newark to Birmingham is US$349. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Newark to Birmingham is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

  2. How long is the trip from Newark to Birmingham?

    A train trip between Newark and Birmingham is around 23h 25m, although the fastest train will take about 23h 25m. This is the time it takes to travel the 1377 km that separates the two cities.

  3. How many daily trains are there between Newark and Birmingham?

    The number of trains from Newark to Birmingham can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there is 1. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Newark to Birmingham by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

  4. Which train companies travel from Newark to Birmingham?

    When taking the train from Newark to Birmingham, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Newark, NJ to Birmingham, US was searched and found on Jul 27, 2025 with a price of US$336

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

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Newark and Birmingham is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Birmingham.

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.

By choosing the train between Newark and Birmingham, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Create your real-life musical score by curating a personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your train ride from Newark to Birmingham.

Did you know?

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.

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.

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers travelled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

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