The average train between Grand Central Terminal and Southold takes 3h 5m and the fastest train takes 2h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Grand Central Terminal 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 Terminal and Southold. The earliest departure is at 1:51 AM at night, and the last departure from Grand Central Terminal is at 5:36 PM which arrives into Southold at 8:17 PM. All services require a transfer at Jamaica and take an average of 3h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


3h 17m • 2 changes

3h 16m • 2 changes

2h 41m • 2 changes

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2h 59m • 2 changes

2h 41m • 2 changes

3h 51m • 2 changes

3h 3m • 2 changes

2h 50m • 2 changes

2h 47m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Grand Central Terminal to Southold? 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 Southold. However, there are services departing from Grand Central Terminal station and arriving at Southold station via Ronkonkoma. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
Grand Central Terminal to Southold train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Jamaica station.
Grand Central Terminal to Southold train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Southold station.
The distance between Grand Central Terminal and Southold is 134.9 km. The road distance is 147 km.
You can take a vehicle from Grand Central Terminal to Southold via Grand Central Terminal, Jamaica, and Ronkonkoma in around 3h 48m.