The average train between Hempstead and Scotch Plains takes 1h 46m and the fastest train takes 1h 35m. There is an hourly train service from Hempstead to Scotch Plains. 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 hourly between Hempstead and Scotch Plains. The earliest departure is at 12:21 AM at night, and the last departure from Hempstead is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Scotch Plains at 12:57 AM. All services require a transfer at New York Penn Station and take an average of 1h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 2m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Hempstead to Scotch Plains? 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 Hempstead to Scotch Plains. However, there are services departing from Hempstead station and arriving at Scotch Plains station via New York Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.
Hempstead to Scotch Plains train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Mineola station.
Hempstead to Scotch Plains train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Fanwood station.
The distance between Hempstead and Scotch Plains is 65.3 km. The road distance is 71 km.
You can take a train from Mineola to Fanwood via New York Penn Station and Newark Penn Station in around 2h 9m.