The average train between Brooklyn and West Hempstead takes 50 min and the fastest train takes 40 min. There is a train service every few hours from Brooklyn to West Hempstead. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Brooklyn and West Hempstead. The earliest departure is at 6:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brooklyn is at 11:43 PM which arrives into West Hempstead at 12:49 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 50 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Brooklyn to West Hempstead. However, there are services departing from Brooklyn station and arriving at West Hempstead station via Jamaica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 50 min.
Brooklyn to West Hempstead train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from East New York station.
Brooklyn to West Hempstead train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at West Hempstead station.
The distance between Brooklyn and West Hempstead is 26 km. The road distance is 27 km.
You can take a train from East New York to West Hempstead via Jamaica in around 1h 12m.