The average train between West Hempstead and Forest Hills takes 47 min and the fastest train takes 35 min. There is a train service every few hours from West Hempstead to Forest Hills. 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 West Hempstead and Forest Hills. The earliest departure is at 5:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from West Hempstead is at 11:58 PM which arrives into Forest Hills at 12:56 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 47 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from West Hempstead to Forest Hills. However, there are services departing from West Hempstead station and arriving at Forest Hills station via Jamaica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47 min.
West Hempstead to Forest Hills train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from West Hempstead station.
West Hempstead to Forest Hills train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Jamaica station.
The distance between West Hempstead and Forest Hills is 16.9 km. The road distance is 23 km.
Long Island Rail Road operates a train from West Hempstead to Jamaica hourly. Tickets cost $5–10 and the journey takes 27 min.