The average train between Merrick and Bay Head takes 3h 55m and the fastest train takes 3h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Merrick to Bay Head. 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 Merrick and Bay Head. The earliest departure is at 4:37 AM at night, and the last departure from Merrick is at 9:04 PM which arrives into Bay Head at 1:38 AM. All services require a transfer at New York Penn Station and take an average of 3h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Merrick to Bay Head. However, there are services departing from Merrick station and arriving at Bay Head station via New York Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
Merrick to Bay Head train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Merrick station.
Merrick to Bay Head train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Bay Head station.
The distance between Merrick and Bay Head is 78.3 km. The road distance is 149 km.
You can take a train from Merrick to Bay Head via New York Penn Station and Long Branch in around 4h 20m.