Babylon Branch – Timetable, Stops & Connections

The Babylon Branch is among the busiest and most used lines on the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR), running daily from Penn Station in Manhattan to Babylon Station on Long Island’s South Shore. The Babylon Branch is among the most demanding, recognized for its reliability and convenience, with a frequency of both express and local trains.

Serving thousands of riders with clean, well-maintained stations, ADA-compliant accessibility, and peak-hour trains every three to six minutes, it facilitates seamless travel between the heart of Brooklyn to the heart of Manhattan. Operators can easily transfer between the Babylon Branch and other LIRR lines or major transit hubs (quick access across Long Island and into NYC).

Babylon Branch Overview

Below is the branch overview.

Babylon Branch stations

• Penn Station

• Woodside

• Forest Hills

• Kew Gardens

• Jamaica

• St. Albans

• Locust Manor

• Laurelton

• Rosedale

• Valley Stream

• Lynbrook

• Rockville Centre

• Baldwin

• Freeport

• Merrick

• Bellmore

• Wantagh

• Seaford

• Massapequa

• Massapequa Park

• Amityville

• Copiague

• Lindenhurst

• Babylon

Here is the complete information on Babylon Branch Stations.

Order	Station Name	Transfers Available	ADA Accessible	Zone
1	Penn Station	NYC Subway, Amtrak, NJ Transit	✅	1
2	Woodside	7 Subway Line	✅	1
3	Jamaica	AirTrain JFK, E/J/Z Subway Lines	✅	3
4	Forest Hills	Subway (E, F, M, R)	❌	1
5	Kew Gardens	Local buses only	❌	3
6	Hollis	Limited LIRR service	❌	3
7	Queens Village	Limited service	❌	3
8	Bellerose	Few rush hour trains	❌	4
9	Floral Park	Cross-branch transfers	✅	4
10	Stewart Manor	Local service	❌	4
11	Nassau Boulevard	Local service	❌	4
12	Garden City	Local service	❌	4
13	Country Life Press	Local service	❌	4
14	Hempstead	Terminal for Hempstead Branch	✅	4
15	St. Albans	Limited stops only	❌	3
16	Lynbrook	Transfer to Long Beach Branch	✅	4
17	Rockville Centre	Local service	✅	4
18	Baldwin	Local service	✅	7
19	Freeport	Popular commuter stop	✅	7
20	Merrick	Local service	✅	7
21	Bellmore	Local service	✅	7
22	Wantagh	Local service	✅	7
23	Seaford	Local service	✅	7
24	Massapequa	Local service	✅	7
25	Massapequa Park	Local service	✅	7
26	Amityville	Local service	✅	9
27	Copiague	Local service	✅	9
28	Lindenhurst	Local service	✅	9
29	Babylon	Terminus station for the branch	✅	9

Key Highlights

Below are the highlights.

Feature	Details
Start & End Points	Penn Station / Atlantic Terminal to Babylon
Number of Stops	14 stops between Lynbrook and Babylon
Type of Service	Local and express trains
Electrification	Yes (third rail)
Transfers Available	Jamaica Station (to/from all LIRR branches), Lynbrook, and more
Peak Hour Frequency	Every 20–30 minutes
Weekend Service	Local service available, fewer express trains
Accessibility	Most stations ADA-accessible with elevators or ramps
Notable Destinations	Belmont Park, Rockville Centre, Freeport, Massapequa, Babylon
Parking Availability	Available at most stations (permit or metered)
Connection to Beaches	Babylon Station is near Fire Island ferries and beaches

Transfers & Connections

• Jamaica Station: Connections to the AirTrain JFK, E/J/Z subway lines, and other LIRR branches.
• Penn Station: Amtrak, New Jersey Transit, subway lines (1/2/3/A/C/E).
• Atlantic Terminal:  2/3/4/5/B/D/N/Q/R (transfer)
• Lynbrook: Transfer to the Long Beach branch.
• Babylon Station: Buses and taxis to South Shore beaches and Fire Island ferries.

Parking & Accessibility Facilities

Most stations on the Babylon Branch have plenty of parking available with local permits or metered options. Mainline stations such as Freeport, Massapequa, and Babylon feature spacious commuter lots and bike racks are available at many of the stops. With the installation of elevators, ramps, and platform upgrades, many of the stations on the line are now ADA-compliant, and the line serves every rider.

Nearby Attractions:

Babylon Station

• Argyle Park
• Babylon Village Shopping District
• Southards Pond Park
• Venetian Shores Beach

Lindenhurst Station

• Shore Road Park
• Great South Bay Access
• Firemen’s Park

Copiague Station

• Tanner Park
• Copiague Neck Preserve

Amityville Station

• Amityville Beach
• The Triangle Shopping Area
• Nautical Mile

Massapequa Park Station

• Brady Park
• Massapequa Preserve Trails

Massapequa Station

• John J. Burns Park
• Tobay Beach
• Tackapausha Museum & Preserve

Seaford Station

• Cedar Creek Park
• Wantagh Park (nearby)

Wantagh Station

• Jones Beach State Park
• Wantagh Park Mini Golf
• The Wantagh Museum

Merrick Station

• Norman J. Levy Park & Preserve
• Merrick Golf Course

Bellmore Station

• Bellmore Playhouse
• Newbridge Road Park

Freeport Station

• Nautical Mile
• Freeport Waterfront
• Woodcleft Canal

Rockville Centre Station

• Mill River Park
• Rockville Centre Recreation Center

Lynbrook Station

• Greis Park
• Tanglewood Preserve

Valley Stream Station

• Valley Stream State Park
• Green Acres Mall

Jamaica Station

• Rufus King Park
• Jamaica Performing Arts Center
• King Manor Museum

Train Schedule

Weekday (Eastbound—Toward Babylon) Train Schedule:

Departure Station	Departure Time	Arrival Station	Arrival Time	Type	Notes
Penn Station	06:12	Babylon	07:22	Express	Peak
Penn Station	07:04	Babylon	08:18	Local	Stops at all stations
Penn Station	09:16	Babylon	10:26	Off-Peak	Reduced fare hours
Penn Station	12:32	Babylon	13:42	Off-Peak	Midday travel
Penn Station	17:39	Babylon	18:51	Express	Evening rush
Penn Station	19:18	Babylon	20:28	Local	Late commuter service

Weekday (Westbound—Toward Penn Station)Train Schedule:

Departure Station	Departure Time	Arrival Station	Arrival Time	Type	Notes
Babylon	05:44	Penn Station	06:52	Express	Early morning commuter
Babylon	06:58	Penn Station	08:12	Local	Peak
Babylon	10:34	Penn Station	11:45	Off-Peak	Mid-morning
Babylon	15:17	Penn Station	16:30	Express	Pre-rush hour
Babylon	18:06	Penn Station	19:15	Local	Evening off-peak
Babylon	21:22	Penn Station	22:30	Local	Late-night travel

Weekend Schedule (Both Directions):

Here is the Weekend schedule for both Eastbound and Westbound directions.

Direction	Departure Station	Departure Time	Arrival Station	Arrival Time	Type	Notes
Eastbound	Penn Station	08:18	Babylon	09:30	Local	Off-peak fare applies
Eastbound	Penn Station	16:22	Babylon	17:34	Local	Afternoon travel
Westbound	Babylon	09:12	Penn Station	10:23	Local	Morning return trip
Westbound	Babylon	18:45	Penn Station	19:59	Local	Evening travel

LIRR Train Stops to Babylon

Here is a list of LIRR train stops to Babylon (Babylon Branch):

1. Penn Station
2. Woodside
3. Forest Hills
4. Kew Gardens
5. Jamaica
6. Rockville Centre
7. Baldwin
8. Freeport
9. Merrick
10. Bellmore
11. Wantagh
12. Seaford
13. Massapequa
14. Massapequa Park
15. Amityville
16. Copiague
17. Lindenhurst
18. Babylon