The average train between Hempstead and Lower Manhattan takes 1h 12m and the fastest train takes 1h 6m. The train service runs several times per day 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 4 times a day between Hempstead and Lower Manhattan. The earliest departure is at 12:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Hempstead is at 11:18 PM which arrives into Lower Manhattan at 1:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Grand Central Terminal and take an average of 1h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 7m • 1 change
1h 16m • 1 change
1h 17m • 1 change
1h 12m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Hempstead to Lower Manhattan? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Hempstead to Lower Manhattan. However, there are services departing from Hempstead station and arriving at Grand Central Terminal station via Grand Central Terminal station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 12m.
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 34 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.