The average train between Central Park and Forest Hills takes 39 min and the fastest train takes 31 min. The train runs at least 5 times per hour from Central Park to Forest Hills. 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 every 15 minutes between Central Park and Forest Hills. The earliest departure is at 1:40 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Central Park is at 9:37 PM which arrives into Forest Hills at 10:22 PM. All services require a transfer at 86 St and take an average of 39 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

36 min • 1 change

34 min • 1 change

34 min • 1 change

37 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Central Park to Forest Hills. However, there are services departing from Central Park station and arriving at Forest Hills station via 50 St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39 min.
Central Park to Forest Hills train services, operated by MTA, depart from 86 St station.
Central Park to Forest Hills train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Forest Hills-71 Av station.
The distance between Central Park and Forest Hills is 12.2 km. The road distance is 17 km.
You can take a vehicle from Central Park to Forest Hills-71 Av via 86 St and 50 St in around 40 min.