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Manhattan to Brightwaters trains

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The average train between Manhattan and Brightwaters takes 3h 54m and the fastest train takes 1h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Manhattan to Brightwaters. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 54m
Duration
42 mi
Distance
$20
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Manhattan to Brightwaters train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Manhattan and Brightwaters. The earliest departure is at 12:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Manhattan is at 11:48 PM which arrives into Brightwaters at 9:42 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    Long Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail Road1h 34m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Long Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail Road19h 50m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    Long Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail Road1h 34m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Long Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail Road19h 50m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    Long Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail Road1h 34m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Long Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail Road19h 50m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Long Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail Road1h 34m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Long Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail Road1h 11m • 1 change
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    Long Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail Road1h 8m • 1 change
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    Long Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail Road1h 19m • 1 change
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    Long Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail Road1h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Long Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail Road1h 11m • 1 change
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    Long Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail Road1h 8m • 1 change
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    Long Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail Road1h 19m • 1 change
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    Long Island Rail RoadLong Island Rail Road1h 19m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Manhattan to Brightwaters? 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.

Map of how to get from Manhattan to Brightwaters.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 41.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 54m

What companies run services between Manhattan, NY, USA and Brightwaters, NY, USA?

You can take a train from Grand Central Terminal to Bay Shore via Jamaica in around 2h 6m.

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