The average train between Manhattan and Brightwaters takes 1h 12m and the fastest train takes 1h 8m. 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.
Trains run every 3 hours between Manhattan and Brightwaters. The earliest departure is at 12:38 AM at night, and the last departure from Manhattan is at 10:28 PM which arrives into Brightwaters at 11:39 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Manhattan to Brightwaters. However, there are services departing from Manhattan station and arriving at Brightwaters station via Jamaica. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 12m.
Manhattan to Brightwaters train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Grand Central Terminal station.
Manhattan to Brightwaters train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Bay Shore station.
The distance between Manhattan and Brightwaters is 59.3 km. The road distance is 67 km.
You can take a train from Grand Central Terminal to Bay Shore via Jamaica in around 2h 3m.