The average train between Manhattan and West Hempstead takes 1h 3m and the fastest train takes 51 min. There is a train service every few hours from Manhattan to West Hempstead. 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 Manhattan and West Hempstead. The earliest departure is at 6:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manhattan is at 11:53 PM which arrives into West Hempstead at 12:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Hempstead and take an average of 1h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Manhattan to West Hempstead. However, there are services departing from Manhattan station and arriving at West Hempstead station via Hempstead. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 3m.
Manhattan to West Hempstead train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Grand Central Terminal station.
Manhattan to West Hempstead train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Hempstead station.
The distance between Manhattan and West Hempstead is 28 km. The road distance is 37 km.
Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Grand Central Terminal to Hempstead hourly. Tickets cost $7–15 and the journey takes 54 min.