The average train between Hempstead and Shirley takes 2h 25m and the fastest train takes 2h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Hempstead 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 4 hours between Hempstead and Shirley. The earliest departure is at 12:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Hempstead is at 10:55 PM which arrives into Shirley at 2:03 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hempstead to Shirley. However, there are services departing from Hempstead station and arriving at Shirley station via Jamaica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
Hempstead to Shirley train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Hempstead station.
Hempstead to Shirley train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Mastic-Shirley station.
The distance between Hempstead and Shirley is 64.2 km. The road distance is 101 km.
You can take a train from Hempstead to Mastic-Shirley via Jamaica in around 2h 40m.