The average train between Grand Central Terminal and Southold takes 2h 59m 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 2h 59m. 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


4h 36m • 2 changes


2h 49m • 2 changes


2h 56m • 2 changes


2h 54m • 2 changes
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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 2h 59m.
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 49m.