The average train between Grand Central Terminal and Shirley takes 1h 50m and the fastest train takes 1h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Grand Central Terminal to Shirley. 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 Grand Central Terminal and Shirley. The earliest departure is at 12:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Grand Central Terminal is at 11:09 PM which arrives into Shirley at 1:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Jamaica and take an average of 1h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Grand Central Terminal to Shirley? 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 Grand Central Terminal to Shirley. However, there are services departing from Grand Central Terminal station and arriving at Shirley station via Mastic-Shirley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.
Grand Central Terminal to Shirley train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Jamaica station.
Grand Central Terminal to Shirley train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Mastic-Shirley station.
The distance between Grand Central Terminal and Shirley is 93.6 km. The road distance is 102 km.
Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Jamaica to Mastic-Shirley every 3 hours. Tickets cost $11–28 and the journey takes 1h 27m.