The average train between Riverhead and Hempstead takes 2h 1m and the fastest train takes 1h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Riverhead 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 5 times a day between Riverhead and Hempstead. The earliest departure is at 5:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Riverhead is at 9:32 PM which arrives into Hempstead at 11:07 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Riverhead to Hempstead? 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 Riverhead to Hempstead. However, there are services departing from Riverhead station and arriving at Hempstead station via Ronkonkoma. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.
Riverhead to Hempstead train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, depart from Riverhead station.
Riverhead to Hempstead train services, operated by Long Island Rail Road, arrive at Mineola station.
The distance between Riverhead and Hempstead is 83.9 km. The road distance is 88 km.
You can take a train from Riverhead to Mineola via Ronkonkoma in around 1h 56m.