The average train between Far Rockaway and Hempstead takes 1h 40m and the fastest train takes 1h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Far Rockaway 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.
Trains run hourly between Far Rockaway and Hempstead. The earliest departure is at 1:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Far Rockaway is at 11:14 PM which arrives into Hempstead at 12:49 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Far Rockaway to Hempstead. However, there are services departing from Far Rockaway station and arriving at Hempstead station via Jamaica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 40m.
Far Rockaway to Hempstead train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Far Rockaway station.
Far Rockaway to Hempstead train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Hempstead station.
The distance between Far Rockaway and Hempstead is 16.1 km. The road distance is 35 km.
You can take a train from Far Rockaway to Hempstead via Jamaica in around 1h 32m.