The average train between Newark and West Hempstead takes 1h 29m and the fastest train takes 1h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Newark 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 Newark and West Hempstead. The earliest departure is at 1:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Newark is at 11:10 PM which arrives into West Hempstead at 12:36 AM. All services require a transfer at New York Penn Station and take an average of 1h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Newark to West Hempstead. However, there are services departing from Newark station and arriving at West Hempstead station via New York Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 29m.
Newark to West Hempstead train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Newark to West Hempstead train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at West Hempstead station.
The distance between Newark and West Hempstead is 44.1 km. The road distance is 53 km.
You can take a train from Newark Penn Station to West Hempstead via New York Penn Station and Jamaica in around 1h 29m.