South Fork and South Shore branch used by commuters, beach traffic, and Hamptons weekend riders.
6 active alerts Updated
Typical Trip170 minJamaica to Montauk
Peak Fare$27.75Off-peak $20.00
Primary AreaSuffolk CountyPatchogue, Sayville, Bay Shore
Active Montauk Branch Alerts
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There are scattered delays on the Montauk Branch due to a train with late-arriving equipment. [5]
EASTBOUND
The 5:13pm train from Penn Station to Montauk is operating 10-15 minutes late.
WESTBOUND
The 6:31pm train from Patchogue to Babylon is operating 10-15 minutes late.
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There are westbound delays averaging 10-20 minutes along the Montauk Branch this morning following earlier equipment trouble at Speonk. [5]
The 5:47am train from Speonk to Long Island City is operating 10-15 minutes late.
The 5:39am train from Montauk to Long Island City is operating 15-20 minutes late.
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There are scattered delays averaging 10-20 minutes along the Montauk Branch this morning following earlier equipment trouble at Speonk. [5]
Westbound:
The 5:47am train from Speonk to Long Island City is operating 15-20 minutes late.
The 5:39am train from Montauk to Long Island City is operating 10-15 minutes late.
Eastbound:
The 5:57am train from Speonk to Amagansett is operating 10-15 minutes late.
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There are scattered delays averaging 10-20 minutes along the Montauk Branch this morning following earlier equipment trouble at Speonk. [5]
Westbound:
The 5:47am train from Speonk to Long Island City is operating 15-20 minutes late.
Eastbound:
The 5:57am train from Speonk to Amagansett is operating 10-15 minutes late.
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The 5:47am train from Speonk to Long Island City is delayed prior to departure while our crews troubleshoot a mechanical problem in the yard. [5]
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The 2:45pm train from Montauk to Jamaica is operating 10-15 minutes late at this time. [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):
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, 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?
Yes — the Montauk Branch has 6 active alerts in the latest MTA service feed (updated Jun 30, 8:32 PM). The current alerts are listed above. For minute-by-minute departures, check the MTA TrainTime app.
What is the Montauk Branch LIRR status right now?
The Montauk Branch is showing 6 active service alerts. Long Island Traffic refreshes the MTA GTFS-realtime feed continuously; this page was last built Jun 30, 8:32 PM.
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.