The average train between Flushing–Main Street Station (LIRR) and Hempstead takes 55 min and the fastest train takes 37 min. There is an hourly train service from Flushing–Main Street Station (LIRR) 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 Flushing–Main Street Station (LIRR) and Hempstead. The earliest departure is at 12:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Flushing–Main Street Station (LIRR) is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Hempstead at 11:56 PM. All services require a transfer at Flushing Main Street and take an average of 55 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Flushing–Main Street Station (LIRR) to Hempstead. However, there are services departing from Flushing–Main Street Station (LIRR) station and arriving at Hempstead station via Woodside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 55 min.
Flushing–Main Street Station (LIRR) to Hempstead train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Flushing Main Street station.
Flushing–Main Street Station (LIRR) to Hempstead train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Mineola station.
The distance between Flushing–Main Street Station (LIRR) and Hempstead is 18.8 km. The road distance is 32 km.
You can take a vehicle from Flushing–Main Street Station (LIRR) to Mineola via Flushing Main Street and Woodside in around 53 min.