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Cheap train tickets from Laurel to Birmingham
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Trip Summary
There is one daily train from Laurel to Birmingham. Travelling by train from Laurel to Birmingham usually takes 5 hours and 5 minutes, but some trains might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled.
- Distance
- 185 mi (298 km)
- Fastest train
- 5h 5m
- Lowest price
- £17.97
- Trains per day
- 1
- Most frequent service
- Amtrak Crescent
- Train lines
- 1
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Laurel to Birmingham Train Timetable
There are several train options that can take you from Laurel to Birmingham:
See more detailsWhat is the price of a train ticket from Laurel to Birmingham?
In the last month, train tickets from Laurel to Birmingham cost about £18 when booked at the cheapest time. This is basically as cheap as train fares can get. Good news! You can find the cheapest tickets if you book your trip at least 5 days prior to the travel date. You’ll likely pay around £22.46 more if you wait to book until the last minute.
Average train ticket prices from Laurel to Birmingham by travel date
Over the next 30 days, a one-way train trip from Laurel to Birmingham will cost between £24 and £33. Book in advance to secure the best price in the next few weeks.
Average train ticket prices from Laurel to Birmingham by month
Ticket prices for the train from Laurel to Birmingham often fluctuate based on the time of year. For the best prices on this route, book in January when the average ticket price is only £24. If you're thinking of travelling from Laurel to Birmingham during May, keep in mind that train ticket prices may be higher than usual, with an average price of £97 during this time of year. The best way to score a cheap deal, even in May, is to book your trip well in advance.
Prices as travel date approaches
By booking your train trip from Laurel to Birmingham on Wanderu at least 5 days ahead of time, you can save about £22.46 on your ticket. Waiting until the last minute means missing out on these savings!
Which train should you take from Laurel to Birmingham?
Amtrak Crescent is the one and only train line which connects Laurel to Birmingham. Furthermore, there is only one train per day, so you will have to plan your travel around this limited availability. On the other hand, you won't have to spend a ton of time comparing a bunch of possible options.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak Crescent | 1 | 5h 5m | £31.07 |
The Crescent is Amtrak’s passenger train service that runs from New York to New Orleans by way of Atlanta. As an overnight service, the Crescent offers a variety of amenities and accommodation options. There’s also a café car where you can enjoy freshly prepared meals and a variety of soft and alcoholic beverages. Like all Amtrak trains, the Crescent offers free WiFi, power sockets and extra legroom. Train trips from Laurel to Birmingham take about 5 hours and 5 minutes and the cost of a one-way train ticket on the Crescent starts from £17.97.
Frequently asked questions about travelling by train from Laurel to Birmingham
Typically there is only one scheduled train per day. Luckily, this train will get you to Birmingham with direct service. While there might still be stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains. You can also take a train for your return trip from Birmingham to Laurel.
Trains per day
1
Direct trains
1
The distance between Laurel and Birmingham is approximately 185 miles. The average train journey between these two cities takes 5 hours and 5 minutes. Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a patchy signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and films to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Distance (mi)
185
Distance (km)
298
Most days, there is only one train which leaves Laurel at 12:10 and arrives in Birmingham around 5 hours later.
First train
12:10pm
Last train
12:10pm
Trains from Laurel to Birmingham are the most crowded on Tuesday. Tickets also tend to be more expensive then. If you are looking for a great deal on your train tickets or just want extra room to stretch out, consider travelling on Saturday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.
Busiest
Tuesday
Least crowded
Saturday
City Information
Birmingham
Birmingham may not be the capital of Alabama, but it does hold the crown as both the cultural and entertainment capital of the Cotton State. The second-most populous city, Birmingham was founded during the Reconstruction Period, which followed the American Civil War.
Quietly going about its business as an industrial powerhouse, producing much of America's iron and steel, Birmingham didn't enter the world's consciousness until the Civil Rights Movement one hundred years later. It’s one of the 8 iconic cities on our Martin Luther King, Jr. road trip, as it’s the city where Dr. King wrote his famous “Letter From a Birmingham Jail.” When visiting, be sure to stop at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute to learn more about the city’s civil rights history.
Today known as America's 'Magic City,' new life has been blown into downtown Birmingham in recent years. Its streets have been cleaned up, allowing the city's historical gems such as the Alabama Theater to shine once more both by day and by night.
The Birmingham Museum of Art contains the most extensive collection of artworks in the southeastern United States. It's connected to the nightlife districts of Five Points South, Lakeview, and Uptown by a series of charming tree-lined public squares. Close by Five Points South also lies Red Mountain's Vulcan Park, home to the world's largest cast-iron statue. It was made for the St. Louis World Fair of 1904.
Birmingham is an important regional hub linking the Deep South, the Appalachian Mountains, and Piedmont. Travellers can easily reach other noteworthy destinations in the U.S., including Dallas, Phoenix, and Montgomery, thanks to the hundreds of coach and train routes to and from Birmingham.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Laurel?
Main departure station: 230 North Maple St
There is one train station in Laurel.
All train stations in Laurel:
- 230 North Maple St
Where is the train station in Birmingham?
Main arrival station: Intermodal Facility
Birmingham's Intermodal Facility is a modern station right in the heart of downtown. It is near the McWane Science Center and only a 10-minute walk to the University of Alabama. The Intermodal Facility is a hub for Amtrak trains, intercity coaches, and MAX transit throughout Birmingham, so it's easy to transfer between travel modes all within the same station. Birmingham is a stop on Amtrak's Crescent Line, which runs from New York to New Orleans. The station has an onsite cafe, plus amenities like toilets, seating, and vending machines.
Train stations in Birmingham:
- Intermodal Facility
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