The average train between New York, NY and Hempstead takes 1h 11m and the fastest train takes 1h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from New York, NY to 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 New York, NY and Hempstead. The earliest departure is at 12:32 AM at night, and the last departure from New York, NY is at 11:34 PM which arrives into Hempstead at 12:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Grand St and take an average of 1h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from New York, NY to Hempstead. However, there are services departing from New York, NY station and arriving at Hempstead station via Hempstead. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 11m.
New York, NY to Hempstead train services, operated by MTA, depart from Grand Central Terminal station.
New York, NY to Hempstead train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Hempstead station.
The distance between New York, NY and Hempstead is 31.6 km. The road distance is 41 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.