The average train between Grand Central–42nd Street Station and Southold takes 2h 55m and the fastest train takes 2h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Grand Central–42nd Street Station 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 Grand Central–42nd Street Station and Southold. The earliest departure is at 1:51 AM at night, and the last departure from Grand Central–42nd Street Station is at 5:36 PM which arrives into Southold at 8:17 PM. All services require a transfer at Grand Central Terminal and take an average of 2h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


2h 55m • 2 changes


2h 53m • 2 changes


2h 59m • 2 changes


2h 41m • 2 changes


3h 51m • 2 changes


2h 49m • 2 changes


2h 56m • 2 changes


2h 46m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Southold. However, there are services departing from Grand Central–42nd Street Station station and arriving at Southold station via Ronkonkoma. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Southold train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Jamaica station.
Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Southold train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Southold station.
The distance between Grand Central–42nd Street Station and Southold is 134.9 km. The road distance is 147 km.
You can take a vehicle from Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Southold via Grand Central Terminal, Jamaica, and Ronkonkoma in around 3h 50m.