The average train between Hempstead and Islip takes 1h 53m and the fastest train takes 1h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Hempstead to Islip. 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 every 4 hours between Hempstead and Islip. The earliest departure is at 12:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Hempstead is at 10:55 PM which arrives into Islip at 1:31 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hempstead to Islip. However, there are services departing from Hempstead station and arriving at Islip station via Jamaica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.
Hempstead to Islip train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Hempstead station.
Hempstead to Islip train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Islip station.
The distance between Hempstead and Islip is 34.5 km. The road distance is 70 km.
You can take a train from Hempstead to Islip via Jamaica in around 2h 1m.