The average train between Forest Hills and Southold takes 2h 46m and the fastest train takes 2h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Forest Hills to Southold. 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 3 times a day between Forest Hills and Southold. The earliest departure is at 3:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Forest Hills is at 5:47 PM which arrives into Southold at 8:17 PM. All services require a transfer at Jamaica and take an average of 2h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


2h 44m • 2 changes


2h 44m • 2 changes


3h 1m • 2 changes


2h 30m • 2 changes


3h 25m • 2 changes


2h 51m • 2 changes


2h 58m • 2 changes


2h 38m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Forest Hills to Southold. However, there are services departing from Forest Hills station and arriving at Southold station via Ronkonkoma. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
Forest Hills to Southold train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Jamaica station.
Forest Hills to Southold train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Southold station.
The distance between Forest Hills and Southold is 125.8 km. The road distance is 133 km.
You can take a train from Forest Hills to Southold via Jamaica and Ronkonkoma in around 3h 34m.