The average train between Hempstead and Plainfield takes 2h 30m and the fastest train takes 2h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Hempstead to Plainfield. 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 Plainfield. The earliest departure is at 3:43 AM at night, and the last departure from Hempstead is at 5:00 PM which arrives into Plainfield at 7:06 PM. All services require a transfer at New York Penn Station and take an average of 2h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Hempstead to Plainfield? 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 Plainfield. However, there are services departing from Hempstead station and arriving at Plainfield station via New York Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
Hempstead to Plainfield train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Hempstead station.
Hempstead to Plainfield train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Netherwood station.
The distance between Hempstead and Plainfield is 67 km. The road distance is 75 km.
You can take a train from Hempstead to Netherwood via New York Penn Station and Newark Penn Station in around 2h 21m.