The average train between Merrick and Islip takes 1h 8m and the fastest train takes 47 min. There is a train service every few hours from Merrick to Islip. 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 Islip. The earliest departure is at 12:31 AM at night, and the last departure from Merrick is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Islip at 12:52 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Merrick to Islip. However, there are services departing from Merrick station and arriving at Islip station via Babylon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 8m.
Merrick to Islip train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Merrick station.
Merrick to Islip train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Islip station.
The distance between Merrick and Islip is 29.7 km. The road distance is 30 km.
You can take a train from Merrick to Islip via Babylon in around 1h 13m.