South Fork and South Shore branch used by commuters, beach traffic, and Hamptons weekend riders.
No major alerts Data snapshot:
Typical Trip170 minJamaica to Montauk
Peak Fare$27.75Off-peak $20.00
Primary AreaSuffolk CountyPatchogue, Sayville, Bay Shore
Active Montauk Branch Alerts
No active Montauk Branch alerts are listed in the latest MTA service feed. Always verify final departure times in TrainTime before you leave.
Planned & Upcoming
Advisories about planned or possible future disruptions (incl. strike contingencies). Service is not affected by these right now.
Upcoming
Buses replace trains between Babylon and Montauk [5]
Buses will connect with regular Babylon Branch trains at Babylon, so you may need to leave earlier than usual.
Buses will generally run in three zones, making all stops along a section of the branch and running non-stop to/from Babylon. Local travel between stops in different zones is not possible.
Bay Shore through Patchogue
Bellport through Southampton
Bridgehampton through Montauk
The last trains to run on Friday night are the 8:50pm from Jamaica which will terminate in Speonk, the 10:36pm from Babylon, and the 10:03pm from Montauk. Service resumes with the 12:40am from Jamaica on Sunday morning.
Check departure times on TrainTime or at mta.info.
What's happening?
Track maintenance
Active: Nov 13 - 15, Fri 10:30 PM to Sun 12:30 AM
Upcoming
New timetables are in effect on all branches, with revised departure times on many off-peak trains [10, 12, 13, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9]
Check our TrainTime app or mta.info to see if your trip has changed.
Learn more about these changes.
Active: Starting Monday, November 9
Montauk Branch Stations
Key stops on the Montauk Branch, running Jamaica to Montauk (170 min, terminating at Montauk):
Babylon
Bay Shore
Islip
Sayville
Patchogue
Speonk
Westhampton
Hampton Bays
Southampton
Bridgehampton
East Hampton
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:
Yes. The Montauk Branch is operating with no major alerts in the latest MTA feed (updated Nov 13, 3:01 PM EST). Always confirm your train in the MTA TrainTime app.
Are there Montauk Branch delays today?
No major Montauk Branch delays are listed in the latest MTA service feed (updated Nov 13, 3:01 PM EST). 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 Nov 13, 3:01 PM EST. 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.