The average train between Hempstead and Beacon takes 2h 48m and the fastest train takes 2h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Hempstead to Beacon. 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 Hempstead and Beacon. The earliest departure is at 4:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Hempstead is at 10:55 PM which arrives into Beacon at 1:33 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hempstead to Beacon. However, there are services departing from Hempstead station and arriving at Beacon station via Grand Central Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
Hempstead to Beacon train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Hempstead station.
Hempstead to Beacon train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Beacon station.
The distance between Hempstead and Beacon is 93.5 km. The road distance is 128 km.
You can take a train from Hempstead to Beacon via Grand Central Terminal in around 2h 46m.