LIRR Montauk Branch 🟤 – Long Island East End Trips
The LIRR Montauk Branch runs the furthest east of any LIRR line, operating branch service to Montauk, at the eastern tip of Long Island, from both Penn Station and Jamaica. The branch travels through Nassau and Suffolk counties, serving communities including Bay Shore, Patchogue, Westhampton, and the Hamptons. In summer weekends, it is much more popular, when special express service Cannonball trains bring riders directly to the Hamptons.
Montauk Branch is still important for year‑round commuters in Suffolk County, and off‑peak service is less frequent; Offering local and seasonal express stops along its lengthy route, Jamaica Station offers a core transfer point. Housing both commuter convenience and vacation access, the Montauk Branch is a two-in-one for travelers.
LIRR Montauk Station Address
- Montauk Station: Edgemere Street & Fort Pond Road, Montauk, NY 11954.
- LIRR Montauk Line: The Montauk Branch is usually shown in Brown 🟤 on LIRR maps.
Route For Montauk Train:
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One of the longest LIRR branches
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Runs from Long Island City / Penn Station to Montauk (East End of Long Island)
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Serves the South Shore, passing through Jamaica, Babylon, Patchogue, Westhampton, and East Hampton.
Montauk Train Station
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Long Island City / Penn Station (NYC terminals – limited service)
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Hunters Point Avenue
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Jamaica
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Rockville Centre
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Freeport
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Merrick
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Bellmore
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Wantagh
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Massapequa
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Babylon (end of electrified zone – transfer point)
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Bay Shore
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Islip
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Great River
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Oakdale
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Sayville
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Patchogue
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Bellport
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Mastic–Shirley
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Speonk
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Westhampton
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Hampton Bays
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Southampton
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Bridgehampton
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East Hampton
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Amagansett
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Montauk
Montauk Branch Fares and Monthly Pass
- Fares depend on distance and zones
- Montauk to NYC:
- Peak One-Way: Around $30–33
- Off-Peak One-Way: Around $22–25
- Monthly Pass: Around $500+ from Montauk to NYC
- Shorter rides (e.g., Patchogue to NYC or Babylon to NYC) have lower fares
- Senior/Disabled fare: Approx. Half price
Connections of the Montauk Branch
- Jamaica Station
- Transfer to all LIRR lines
- Subway (E, J, Z) and AirTrain JFK
- Babylon Station
- End of electric zone
- Transfer between electric trains and diesel Montauk Branch trains
- Hunters Point Avenue / Long Island City
- Limited service — peak weekday trains only
- Penn Station / Grand Central Madison
- Some Montauk Branch trains run through to/from NYC (especially peak or summer trains)
LIRR Montauk Branch Schedule
LIRR Montauk Branch – Weekday AM Schedule
| Time Period | Approx. Frequency | Direction | Notes |
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| 4:30 – 6:30 AM | Every 60–90 minutes | Westbound (to NYC) | Early diesel trains from East End/patchogue toward Jamaica/NYC |
| 6:30 – 9:00 AM | Every 30–60 minutes | Westbound (to NYC) | Peak rush hour; trains from Speonk, Patchogue, Babylon, etc. |
| 5:00 – 10:00 AM | Every 90–120 minutes | Eastbound (to Montauk) | Limited eastbound trains—mostly for local riders or reverse commute |
LIRR Montauk Branch – Weekday PM Schedule
| Time Period | Approx. Frequency | Direction | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3:00 – 5:00 PM | Every 60–90 minutes | Eastbound (to Patchogue/Speonk/Montauk) | Start of PM outbound service |
| 5:00 – 7:00 PM | Every 30–60 minutes | Eastbound | Peak Hamptons-bound and East End trains |
| 7:00 – 10:00 PM | Every 60–90 minutes | Eastbound | Evening service with wider gaps |
Montauk Branch – Weekend AM Schedule
| Time Period | Approx. Frequency | Direction | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5:30 – 7:30 AM | Every 90–120 minutes | Westbound (to NYC) | Limited early service from East End (Montauk, Hampton Bays, etc.) |
| 7:30 – 10:00 AM | Every 60–90 minutes | Westbound | Some trains from Patchogue/Speonk/Babylon toward Penn or Jamaica |
| 10:00 – 12:00 PM | Every 60–90 minutes | Westbound | Steady but infrequent service continues |
Montauk Branch – Weekend PM Schedule
| Time Period | Approx. Frequency | Direction | Notes |
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| 12:00 – 3:00 PM | Every 60–90 minutes | Eastbound (to Montauk) | Afternoon getaway trains from NYC to Hamptons/East End |
| 3:00 – 7:00 PM | Every 60 minutes | Eastbound | Popular for beach, weekend travelers – more frequent in summer |
| 7:00 – 10:00 PM | Every 90–120 minutes | Eastbound & Westbound | Some late trips to Montauk; limited westbound trains back to NYC |
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FAQs
Q1: How far east does the LIRR Montauk Branch go?
A1: The Montauk Branch goes west to east, and at last it ends up at Montauk, which is at the very east of Long Island.
Q2: Is the LIRR Montauk Branch electrified to Montauk?
A2: Yes, in Babylon, there is electrification. But where the Babylonian territories lie eastward, the case is thus, since the Branch of the Montaukes makes use of diesel trains, not of electric trains.
Q3: Are there seasonal trains on the LIRR Montauk Branch?
A3: Yes, but service is not so frequent; but there is the seasonal service, called the Cannonball, on the Montauk Branch. The service is specifically aimed at serving the needs of summer vacationers who are heading to the Hamptons, and they have a convenient and quicker service during the season of heavy traffic.
Q4: Can I board the LIRR Montauk Branch at Penn Station?
A4: Oh, sure, a good many of the Montauk Branch trains begin here at Penn Station, connecting either here or express according to the time of day.
Q5: Are reservations required for LIRR Montauk Branch trains?
A5: The reservations are not necessary as a rule, but during summer, there is the Cannonball express train that can be booked on the cars.
