The average train between Clifton and Hempstead takes 1h 31m and the fastest train takes 1h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Clifton 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 Clifton and Hempstead. The earliest departure is at 12:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Clifton is at 10:30 PM which arrives into Hempstead at 12:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Secaucus Upper Level and take an average of 1h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Clifton to Hempstead. However, there are services departing from Clifton station and arriving at Hempstead station via Secaucus Lower Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 31m.
Clifton to Hempstead train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Clifton station.
Clifton to Hempstead train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Mineola station.
The distance between Clifton and Hempstead is 48.9 km. The road distance is 55 km.
You can take a train from Clifton to Mineola via Secaucus Upper Level and New York Penn Station in around 1h 27m.