The average train between Poughkeepsie and Hempstead takes 3h 10m and the fastest train takes 2h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Poughkeepsie to Hempstead. 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 Poughkeepsie and Hempstead. The earliest departure is at 4:42 AM at night, and the last departure from Poughkeepsie is at 8:49 PM which arrives into Hempstead at 11:48 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Poughkeepsie to Hempstead. However, there are services departing from Poughkeepsie station and arriving at Hempstead station via Grand Central Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
Poughkeepsie to Hempstead train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from Poughkeepsie station.
Poughkeepsie to Hempstead train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at Hempstead station.
The distance between Poughkeepsie and Hempstead is 113.4 km. The road distance is 151 km.
You can take a train from Poughkeepsie to Hempstead via Grand Central Terminal in around 3h 41m.