The average train between Hempstead and Riverhead takes 1h 51m and the fastest train takes 1h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Hempstead to Riverhead. 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 Riverhead. The earliest departure is at 3:36 AM at night, and the last departure from Hempstead is at 5:52 PM which arrives into Riverhead at 7:26 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hempstead to Riverhead. However, there are services departing from Hempstead station and arriving at Riverhead station via Ronkonkoma. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 51m.
Hempstead to Riverhead train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Mineola station.
Hempstead to Riverhead train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Riverhead station.
The distance between Hempstead and Riverhead is 83.9 km. The road distance is 88 km.
You can take a train from Mineola to Riverhead via Ronkonkoma in around 2h 29m.