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LIRR · Babylon Branch · Direct
Grand Central Zone 1 Woodside Zone 1
- Travel time
- 12 min
- Peak
- $7.25
- Off-peak
- $5.25
- Weekday trains
- 51
Trains run direct from Grand Central to Woodside on the Babylon Branch, no change of train. The trip takes 11 to 13 minutes and covers 3.8 miles with 0 stops in between. There are 51 trains each weekday, roughly one every 22 minutes, with the first at 12:16 AM and the last at 11:12 PM. A one-way ticket costs $7.25 at peak and $5.25 off-peak.
Service
Grand Central → Woodside- Weekday
- 51 trains
- Sat / Sun
- 36 / 37
- First train
- 12:16 AM
- Last train
- 11:12 PM
- Typical gap
- 22 min
- Distance
- 3.8 mi
- Fastest
- 11 min
- Slowest
- 13 min
Calling points
0 stops in between- Grand CentralZone 1 · departs
- WoodsideZone 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
Grand Central to WoodsideHow long is the train from Grand Central to Woodside?
Between 11 and 13 minutes, typically 12.
How much does it cost?
$7.25 one-way at peak and $5.25 off-peak.
Do I need to change trains?
No. All 51 weekday trains run direct on the Babylon Branch.
What is the first and last train?
The first leaves Grand Central at 12:16 AM and the last at 11:12 PM. Weekend service runs 36 trains on Saturday and 37 on Sunday.