Long Island Rail Road

Montauk Branch LIRR — Delays & Status

South Fork and South Shore branch used by commuters, beach traffic, and Hamptons weekend riders.

No major alerts Updated
Typical Trip 170 min Jamaica to Montauk
Peak Fare $27.75 Off-peak $20.00
Primary Area Suffolk County Patchogue, Sayville, Bay Shore

Active Montauk Branch Alerts

minor

The 2:39pm train from Jamaica to Speonk is operating 10-15 minutes late due to switch trouble at Bethpage. [5]

Planned & Upcoming

Advisories about planned or possible future disruptions (incl. strike contingencies). Service is not affected by these right now.

Upcoming

LIRR train service may be suspended by 12am Saturday because of a possible strike. If you're traveling Friday night, complete your trip before midnight. [10, 12, 13, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9]

Find out more about travel if the strike happens here: https://www.mta.info/lirrstrike Active: Evening, May 15

Upcoming

LIRR train service may shut down by 12am Saturday because of a possible strike. If you're traveling Friday night, complete your trip before midnight. [10, 12, 13, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9]

Find out more about travel if the strike happens here: https://www.mta.info/lirrstrike Active: Evening, May 15

Montauk Branch Stations

Key stops on the Montauk Branch, running Jamaica to Montauk (170 min, terminating at Montauk):

  1. Babylon
  2. Bay Shore
  3. Islip
  4. Sayville
  5. Patchogue
  6. Speonk
  7. Westhampton
  8. Hampton Bays
  9. Southampton
  10. Bridgehampton
  11. East Hampton
  12. Montauk

Montauk Branch Commuter Guide

The Montauk Branch serves Patchogue, Sayville, Bay Shore, Riverhead, East Hampton and nearby Long Island communities. When train service is delayed or suspended, commuters often compare the LIRR against the parallel roads. These are the Montauk Branch driving alternatives with live conditions on Long Island Traffic:

Sunrise Highway — live conditions Montauk Highway — live conditions Route 27 — live conditions

Montauk Branch FAQ

Is the Montauk Branch running today?

Yes, for now — but a strike has been flagged as possible. MTA states: "LIRR train service may be suspended by 12am Saturday because of a possible strike. If you're traveling Friday night, complete your trip before midnight. [10, 12, 13, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9] Find out more about travel if the strike happens here: https://www.mta.info/lirrstrike Active: Evening, May 15". Complete essential travel before any deadline and have a driving backup ready.

Are there Montauk Branch delays today?

No major Montauk Branch delays are listed in the latest MTA service feed (updated Sep 14, 8:03 AM). Service conditions change quickly — confirm your specific train in the MTA TrainTime app before leaving.

What is the Montauk Branch LIRR status right now?

The Montauk Branch is operating without major reported alerts as of Sep 14, 8:03 AM. This page reads directly from the MTA GTFS-realtime service feed.

How long is the Montauk Branch trip to Manhattan?

A typical Montauk Branch trip (Jamaica to Montauk) runs about 170 min. Peak fare is $27.75 one-way; off-peak is $20.00. 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 Montauk Branch stations?

Key Montauk Branch stops include Babylon, Bay Shore, Islip, Sayville, Patchogue, Speonk, Westhampton, Hampton Bays, Southampton, Bridgehampton, East Hampton, Montauk. The branch terminates at Montauk.

What roads can I drive instead of the Montauk Branch?

When the Montauk Branch is delayed or suspended, Montauk Branch commuters most often drive Sunrise Highway, Montauk Highway, Route 27 — though each carries its own rush-hour congestion. Check live road conditions before switching from rail to car.

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