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LIRR station

Forest Hills

Babylon BranchCity Terminal ZoneFar Rockaway BranchHempstead BranchLong Beach BranchPort Jefferson BranchRonkonkoma BranchWest Hempstead Branch

Wheelchair boarding 4 service alerts

Next trains

Next departures

  • Hempstead BranchGrand CentralLive4 min12:55 AM
  • Babylon BranchBabylonLive · 7 min late10 min1:01 AM
  • Hempstead BranchPenn StationLive51 min1:42 AM
  • Port Jefferson BranchHuntingtonLive58 min1:49 AM
  • City Terminal ZoneJamaicaLive2:07 AM
  • Far Rockaway BranchFar RockawayLive2:37 AM
  • Babylon BranchPenn StationScheduled3:07 AM
  • Ronkonkoma BranchRonkonkomaLive3:14 AM
  • Babylon BranchPenn StationScheduled3:53 AM
  • Far Rockaway BranchFar RockawayScheduled4:37 AM

Data may not be real time. “Live” times come from MTA real-time feeds as processed by our trip planner; “Scheduled” times come from published timetables. This site is independent and not affiliated with the MTA. Updated 12:50 AM ET; refreshes every 30 seconds.

Service alerts

NowSome DelaysLong Beach BranchThe 11:57pm train from Penn Station to Long Beach is operating 10-15 minutes late due to earlier equipment trouble at Penn Station.

Posted Oct 17, 2026, 12:18 AM

NowPlanned - SuspendedWest Hempstead BranchNo West Hempstead Branch trains running

Oct 17 - 19 and Oct 24 - 26, Sat 12:01 AM to Mon 4:00 AM

Bus service is available between Valley Stream and all stations Westwood through West Hempstead.

For St. Albans, take Babylon Branch trains, which are making added stops.

What's happening?

Track maintenance

Posted Oct 16, 2026, 12:44 PM

NowSpecial ScheduleBabylon BranchMontauk BranchBabylon and Montauk branches run on revised schedules

Oct 16 - 19 and Oct 23 - 26, Fri 9:00 PM to Mon 3:00 AM

Plan your revised trip on our TrainTime app or at mta.info/schedules.

What's happening?

Track maintenance

Posted Oct 9, 2026, 12:38 PM

NowBoarding ChangeCity Terminal ZoneYou must be in the first four cars for eastbound trains and the first six cars for westbound trains to exit at Forest Hills

Until Summer 2027

What’s Happening?

Accessibility improvements

Posted Aug 21, 2026, 12:47 PM

Planned work coming up

UpcomingSpecial ScheduleBabylon BranchSome off-peak Babylon Branch trains run on revised schedules

Oct 13 - 16 and Oct 19 - 23, Weekdays, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Plan your revised trip on our TrainTime app or at mta.info/schedules.

What's happening?

Track maintenance

Posted Oct 16, 2026, 12:47 PM

UpcomingSpecial NoticeBabylon BranchCity Terminal ZoneFar Rockaway BranchGreenport ServiceHempstead BranchLong Beach BranchMontauk BranchOyster Bay BranchPort Jefferson BranchPort Washington BranchRonkonkoma BranchWest Hempstead BranchService adjustments for change to Standard Time

Sunday, November 1

Trains scheduled to depart their origin in the 1 AM hour will do so on Eastern Daylight Time.

During the 1 AM EST hour, two trains will depart from Penn Station. No other trains will begin their trips.

1:48am EST stopping at Jamaica, Rockville Centre, and all stops to Babylon.

1:57am EST stopping at Jamaica, Mineola, Hicksville, and all stops to Ronkonkoma except Pinelawn.

Trains scheduled to depart their origin at 2 AM or later will do so on Eastern Standard Time. Trains that are enroute during the time change will complete their trips promptly and will not wait for the clock to "catch up" to their schedules.

The TrainTime app will not show real-time information (scheduled departure times will still be available) and you may experience technical issues with station signs.

Posted Oct 16, 2026, 12:44 PM

UpcomingExtra ServiceCity Terminal ZoneSome trains make added stops at Forest Hills for concert attendees

Oct 16 - 17, Fri and Sat, 4:30 PM to 11:59 PM

You must be in one of the first four cars on eastbound trains, and one of the first six cars on westbound trains, to exit at Forest Hills.

Take your ticket with you as you leave the train, it will be checked at the station before you can exit.

See more details on getting to Forest Hills Stadium.

Posted Oct 9, 2026, 10:27 AM

UpcomingPlanned - Stops SkippedCity Terminal ZoneNo eastbound service at Forest Hills and Kew Gardens; eastbound trains towards Jamaica bypass Woodside

Oct 23 - 26 and Oct 30 - Nov 2, Fri 10:00 PM to Mon 4:00 AM

Trains run nonstop from Manhattan to Jamaica. Port Washington Branch trains continue to stop at Woodside in both directions.

The subway will allow LIRR riders to enter the following stations at no cost:

34 St-Penn Station E

42 St-Grand Central 67

Woodside-61 St 7

Forest Hills-71 Av E

Kew Gardens-Union Turnpike E

Present your LIRR ticket to the station booth agent for access to the subway system.

What's happening?

Accessibility improvements

Posted Oct 8, 2026, 1:03 PM

Alerts from MTA service alert feeds, shown as published (English). Data may not be real time.

First & last trains (scheduled)

Route & directionWeekdaySatSun
Babylon Branch Babylon 1:00 AM –
10:03 PM
12:30 AM –
11:24 PM
12:55 AM –
11:32 PM
Babylon Branch Penn Station 5:08 AM –
7:35 PM
2:39 AM –
12:43 AM
3:07 AM –
12:33 AM
City Terminal Zone Jamaica No service2:07 AM –
2:07 AM
2:07 AM –
2:07 AM
Far Rockaway Branch Far Rockaway 12:52 AM –
11:45 PM
2:37 AM –
4:37 AM
12:30 AM –
4:37 AM
Far Rockaway Branch Grand Central 3:44 AM –
9:51 PM
No serviceNo service
Hempstead Branch Hempstead 1:50 AM –
5:47 PM
No serviceNo service
Hempstead Branch Grand Central 12:56 AM –
11:34 PM
12:55 AM –
1:42 AM
12:55 AM –
1:42 AM
Long Beach Branch Long Beach 2:06 AM –
11:03 PM
No serviceNo service
Long Beach Branch Grand Central 6:29 AM –
8:43 AM
No serviceNo service
Port Jefferson Branch Huntington 12:40 AM –
12:03 AM
1:49 AM –
5:54 AM
1:49 AM –
5:54 AM
Port Jefferson Branch Penn Station 1:16 AM –
12:02 AM
4:49 AM –
4:49 AM
4:49 AM –
4:49 AM
Ronkonkoma Branch Ronkonkoma 4:39 PM –
6:29 PM
3:14 AM –
3:14 AM
3:14 AM –
3:14 AM
Ronkonkoma Branch Penn Station 6:15 AM –
8:27 PM
6:03 AM –
1:06 AM
6:03 AM –
1:06 AM
West Hempstead Branch West Hempstead 3:02 PM –
3:02 PM
8:10 AM –
9:11 PM
No service

From the published schedule (reference dates Oct 27, 2026, Nov 7, 2026, Oct 18, 2026). Late-night service may differ; overnight trips after midnight are shown as early-morning times.

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Accessibility

The operator lists this station as wheelchair accessible.

Transfers nearby

Citi Bike nearby

  • Austin St & 70 Rd
    13 bikes (0 e-bikes) · 8 open docks
    420 ft
  • Queens Blvd S & 71 Ave
    12 bikes (4 e-bikes) · 11 open docks
    0.1 mi
  • Queens Blvd N & 71 Ave
    20 bikes (19 e-bikes) · 6 open docks
    0.1 mi

Availability from the Citi Bike public GBFS feed. Data may not be real time. Not affiliated with Lyft or Citi Bike.

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