The average train between Merrick and Riverhead takes 2h 34m and the fastest train takes 2h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Merrick to Riverhead. 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 4 times a day between Merrick and Riverhead. The earliest departure is at 2:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Merrick is at 5:19 PM which arrives into Riverhead at 7:47 PM. All services require a transfer at Jamaica and take an average of 2h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Merrick to Riverhead? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Merrick to Riverhead. However, there are services departing from Merrick station and arriving at Riverhead station via Ronkonkoma. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
Merrick to Riverhead train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Jamaica station.
Merrick to Riverhead train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Riverhead station.
The distance between Merrick and Riverhead is 80 km. The road distance is 126 km.
You can take a train from Merrick to Riverhead via Jamaica and Ronkonkoma in around 3h 24m.