The average train between Hempstead and Smithtown takes 1h 5m and the fastest train takes 57 min. There is a train service every few hours from Hempstead to Smithtown. 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 Smithtown. The earliest departure is at 12:26 AM at night, and the last departure from Hempstead is at 11:14 PM which arrives into Smithtown at 12:15 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hempstead to Smithtown. However, there are services departing from Hempstead station and arriving at Smithtown station via Huntington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 5m.
Hempstead to Smithtown train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Mineola station.
Hempstead to Smithtown train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Smithtown station.
The distance between Hempstead and Smithtown is 38.9 km. The road distance is 46 km.
You can take a train from Mineola to Smithtown via Huntington in around 1h 33m.