The average train between New York and Setauket takes 2h 4m and the fastest train takes 1h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from New York to Setauket. 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 and Setauket. The earliest departure is at 12:14 AM at night, and the last departure from New York is at 11:48 PM which arrives into Setauket at 1:42 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from New York to Setauket. However, there are services departing from New York station and arriving at Setauket station via Huntington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.
New York to Setauket train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from New York Penn Station.
New York to Setauket train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Stony Brook station.
The distance between New York and Setauket is 77.3 km. The road distance is 88 km.
You can take a train from New York Penn Station to Stony Brook via Huntington in around 2h 23m.