Long Island Rail Road

Babylon Branch LIRR — Delays & Status

South Shore commuter branch serving western Suffolk and southeast Nassau riders traveling to Jamaica, Penn Station, and Grand Central.

No major alerts Data snapshot:
Typical Trip 62 min Jamaica to Babylon
Peak Fare $15.75 Off-peak $11.00
Primary Area Suffolk County Babylon, Bay Shore, Lindenhurst

Active Babylon Branch Alerts

No active Babylon Branch alerts are listed in the latest MTA service feed. Always verify final departure times in TrainTime before you leave.

Babylon Branch Stations

Key stops on the Babylon Branch, running Jamaica to Babylon (62 min, terminating at Babylon):

  1. Jamaica
  2. Rockville Centre
  3. Freeport
  4. Merrick
  5. Wantagh
  6. Massapequa
  7. Amityville
  8. Lindenhurst
  9. Babylon

Babylon Branch Commuter Guide

The Babylon Branch serves Babylon, Bay Shore, Lindenhurst, Massapequa, Freeport and nearby Long Island communities. When train service is delayed or suspended, commuters often compare the LIRR against the parallel roads. These are the Babylon Branch driving alternatives with live conditions on Long Island Traffic:

Southern State Parkway — live conditions Sunrise Highway — live conditions Montauk Highway — live conditions

Babylon Branch FAQ

Is the Babylon Branch running today?

Yes. The Babylon Branch is operating with no major alerts in the latest MTA feed (updated Nov 3, 10:16 PM EST). Always confirm your train in the MTA TrainTime app.

Are there Babylon Branch delays today?

No major Babylon Branch delays are listed in the latest MTA service feed (updated Nov 3, 10:16 PM EST). Service conditions change quickly — confirm your specific train in the MTA TrainTime app before leaving.

What is the Babylon Branch LIRR status right now?

The Babylon Branch is operating without major reported alerts as of Nov 3, 10:16 PM EST. This page reads directly from the MTA GTFS-realtime service feed.

How long is the Babylon Branch trip to Manhattan?

A typical Babylon Branch trip (Jamaica to Babylon) runs about 62 min. Peak fare is $15.75 one-way; off-peak is $11.00. Actual times vary by departure, transfer at Jamaica, and whether your train is a direct Penn Station or Grand Central run.

What are the main Babylon Branch stations?

Key Babylon Branch stops include Jamaica, Rockville Centre, Freeport, Merrick, Wantagh, Massapequa, Amityville, Lindenhurst, Babylon. The branch terminates at Babylon.

What roads can I drive instead of the Babylon Branch?

When the Babylon Branch is delayed or suspended, Babylon Branch commuters most often drive Southern State Parkway, Sunrise Highway, Montauk Highway — though each carries its own rush-hour congestion. Check live road conditions before switching from rail to car.

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