The average train between Long Island City and Stratford takes 1h 49m and the fastest train takes 1h 32m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Long Island City to Stratford. 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 30 minutes between Long Island City and Stratford. The earliest departure is at 12:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Long Island City is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Stratford at 1:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Grand Central-42 St and take an average of 1h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Long Island City to Stratford. However, there are services departing from Long Island City station and arriving at Stratford station via Stratford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.
Long Island City to Stratford train services, operated by MTA, depart from Grand Central Terminal station.
Long Island City to Stratford train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Stratford station.
The distance between Long Island City and Stratford is 84.1 km. The road distance is 98 km.
Metro-North Railroad (MNR) operates a train from Grand Central Terminal to Stratford every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $16–25 and the journey takes 1h 43m.