The average train between Islip and Forest Hills takes 1h 12m and the fastest train takes 58 min. The train service runs several times per day from Islip to Forest Hills. 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 2 hours between Islip and Forest Hills. The earliest departure is at 12:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Islip is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Forest Hills at 12:56 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Islip to Forest Hills. However, there are services departing from Islip station and arriving at Forest Hills station via Jamaica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 12m.
Islip to Forest Hills train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Islip station.
Islip to Forest Hills train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Jamaica station.
The distance between Islip and Forest Hills is 53.9 km. The road distance is 58 km.
Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Islip to Jamaica every 3 hours. Tickets cost $10–21 and the journey takes 48 min.