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
minor
Buses replace trains between Speonk and Montauk, with reduced service and revised schedules between Babylon and Speonk [5]
Plan your revised trip on our TrainTime app or at mta.info and allow extra travel time at the station as some trains will leave from different tracks than usual.
Buses will run in two zones:
Making all stops Southampton through Speonk
Making all stops Montauk through Bridgehampton, then nonstop to and from Speonk
Local travel options east of Speonk will only be available for some trips.
What's happening?
Track maintenance
Active: Oct 13 - 16 and Oct 19 - 23, Weekdays, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
minor
Buses replace trains between Speonk and Montauk, with reduced service and revised schedules between Babylon and Speonk [5]
Plan your revised trip on our TrainTime app or at mta.info/schedules and allow extra travel time at the station as some trains will leave from different tracks than usual.
Buses will run in two zones, making all stops along a section of the branch and running non-stop to/from Speonk. Local travel between stops in different zones is not possible.
Westhampton through Southampton
Bridgehampton through Montauk
What's happening?
Track maintenance
Active: Oct 13 - 16 and Oct 19 - 23, Weekdays, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM
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
Babylon and Montauk branches run on revised schedules [1, 5]
Plan your revised trip on our TrainTime app or at mta.info/schedules.
What's happening?
Track maintenance
Active: Oct 16 - 19 and Oct 23 - 26, Fri 9:00 PM to Mon 3:00 AM
Upcoming
Babylon and Montauk Branch trains run on revised schedules [1, 5]
Plan your revised trip on our TrainTime app or at mta.info/schedules.
What's happening?
Track maintenance
Active: Oct 16 - 19 and Oct 23 - 26, Fri 9:00 PM to Mon 3:00 AM
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?
No major Montauk Branch delays are listed in the latest MTA service feed (updated Oct 16, 11:17 AM EDT). 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 Oct 16, 11:17 AM EDT. 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.