The average train between Forest Hills and Islip takes 1h 10m and the fastest train takes 1h. The train service runs several times per day from Forest Hills to 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 every 3 hours between Forest Hills and Islip. The earliest departure is at 12:22 AM at night, and the last departure from Forest Hills is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Islip at 12:28 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Forest Hills to 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 Forest Hills to Islip. However, there are services departing from Forest Hills station and arriving at Islip station via Islip. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 10m.
Forest Hills to Islip train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Jamaica station.
Forest Hills to Islip train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Islip station.
The distance between Forest Hills and Islip is 53.9 km. The road distance is 58 km.
Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Jamaica to Islip every 3 hours. Tickets cost $7–18 and the journey takes 49 min.