The average train between Hempstead and Lower Manhattan takes 1h 9m and the fastest train takes 1h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Hempstead to Lower Manhattan. 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 Lower Manhattan. The earliest departure is at 12:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Hempstead is at 10:55 PM which arrives into Lower Manhattan at 12:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Grand Central Terminal and take an average of 1h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hempstead to Lower Manhattan. However, there are services departing from Hempstead station and arriving at Lower Manhattan station via Grand Central Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 9m.
Hempstead to Lower Manhattan train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Hempstead station.
Hempstead to Lower Manhattan train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Grand Central Terminal station.
The distance between Hempstead and Lower Manhattan is 32 km. The road distance is 38 km.
Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Hempstead to Grand Central Terminal hourly. Tickets cost $7–15 and the journey takes 54 min.