Compare 2 ways to go from Richmond to Birmingham.
Busbud recommends taking the bus from Richmond to BirminghamAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Birmingham. The journey takes about 17 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $72, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Richmond to Birmingham: Trip Overview
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Based on 5085 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $167.00
Richmond to Birmingham Train
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Richmond to Birmingham was searched and found on Apr 30, 2025 with a price of $159To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Richmond to Birmingham, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $159 to $881 for a train ticket from Richmond to Birmingham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $159 which is on 2025-05-01.
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Train Travel Tips
Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Richmond 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.
By choosing the train between Richmond and Birmingham, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!
Make a music playlist for your train ride from Richmond to Birmingham, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.
Did you know?
One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!
Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.
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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