The average train between Danbury and East Islip takes 5h 30m and the fastest train takes 4h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Danbury to East Islip. 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 twice daily between Danbury and East Islip. The earliest departure is at 7:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Danbury is at 10:32 PM which arrives into East Islip at 8:48 AM. All services require a transfer at South Norwalk and take an average of 5h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



6h 25m • 3 changes


4h 25m • 3 changes


5h 3m • 3 changes


4h 17m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Danbury to East Islip? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Danbury to East Islip. However, there are services departing from Danbury station and arriving at East Islip station via South Norwalk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
Danbury to East Islip train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from Danbury station.
Danbury to East Islip train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at Great River station.
The distance between Danbury and East Islip is 77.1 km. The road distance is 178 km.
You can take a train from Danbury to Great River via South Norwalk, Grand Central Terminal, and Jamaica in around 4h 47m.