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LIRR · Babylon Branch · Direct
Forest Hills Zone 1 Penn Station Zone 1
- Travel time
- 14 min
- Peak
- $7.25
- Off-peak
- $5.25
- Weekday trains
- 29
Trains run direct from Forest Hills to Penn Station on the Babylon Branch, no change of train. The trip takes 13 to 17 minutes and covers 8.1 miles with 0 stops in between. There are 29 trains each weekday, roughly one every 51 minutes, with the first at 1:16 AM and the last at 12:13 AM. A one-way ticket costs $7.25 at peak and $5.25 off-peak.
Service
Forest Hills → Penn Station- Weekday
- 29 trains
- Sat / Sun
- 24 / 24
- First train
- 1:16 AM
- Last train
- 12:13 AM
- Typical gap
- 51 min
- Distance
- 8.1 mi
- Fastest
- 13 min
- Slowest
- 17 min
Calling points
1 stops in between- Forest HillsZone 1 · departs
- WoodsideZone 1
- Penn StationZone 1 · arrives
Fares
Zone 1 to Zone 1- One-way peak
- $7.25
- One-way off-peak
- $5.25
- Senior / disabled
- $3.50
- Day pass weekday
- $14.50
- Weekly
- $67.75
- Monthly
- $172.50
Source: MTA LIRR fare chart, effective January 4 2026.
Questions
Forest Hills to Penn StationHow long is the train from Forest Hills to Penn Station?
Between 13 and 17 minutes, typically 14.
How much does it cost?
$7.25 one-way at peak and $5.25 off-peak.
Do I need to change trains?
No. All 29 weekday trains run direct on the Babylon Branch.
What is the first and last train?
The first leaves Forest Hills at 1:16 AM and the last at 12:13 AM. Weekend service runs 24 trains on Saturday and 24 on Sunday.