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Fairfield to Hempstead trains

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The average train between Fairfield and Hempstead takes 2h 51m and the fastest train takes 2h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Fairfield to 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.

2h 51m
Duration
72 mi
Distance
$31
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Fairfield to Grand Central Terminaltrain train New Haven
  2. Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Hempsteadtrain train Hempstead Branch
3h
$22–38

Fairfield to Hempstead train times

Trains run hourly between Fairfield and Hempstead. The earliest departure is at 12:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Fairfield is at 11:19 PM which arrives into Hempstead at 2:28 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Long Island Rail Road2h 57m • 1 change

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Long Island Rail Road3h • 1 change

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Long Island Rail Road2h 34m • 1 change

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Long Island Rail Road2h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Long Island Rail Road7h 10m • 1 change

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Long Island Rail Road3h 7m • 1 change

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Long Island Rail Road3h 6m • 1 change

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Long Island Rail Road3h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Long Island Rail Road2h 54m • 1 change

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Long Island Rail Road2h 22m • 1 change

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Long Island Rail Road2h 17m • 1 change

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    Metro-North Railroad (MNR)Long Island Rail Road2h 26m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Fairfield to Hempstead? 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.

Map of how to get from Fairfield to Hempstead.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 71.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 51m

What companies run services between Fairfield, CT, USA and Hempstead, NY, USA?

You can take a train from Fairfield to Hempstead via Grand Central Terminal in around 3h.

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