The average train between Lower Manhattan and Hempstead takes 1h 12m and the fastest train takes 1h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Lower Manhattan to Hempstead. 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 Lower Manhattan and Hempstead. The earliest departure is at 12:34 AM at night, and the last departure from Lower Manhattan is at 11:34 PM which arrives into Hempstead at 12:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Grand Central-42 St and take an average of 1h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Lower Manhattan to Hempstead. However, there are services departing from Lower Manhattan station and arriving at Hempstead station via Hempstead. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 12m.
Lower Manhattan to Hempstead train services, operated by MTA, depart from Grand Central Terminal station.
Lower Manhattan to Hempstead train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Hempstead station.
The distance between Lower Manhattan and Hempstead is 32 km. The road distance is 38 km.
Long Island Rail Road operates a train from Grand Central Terminal to Hempstead hourly. Tickets cost $7–15 and the journey takes 54 min.