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LIRR · Babylon Branch · Direct
Jamaica Zone 3 Forest Hills Zone 1
- Travel time
- 6 min
- Peak
- $7.25
- Off-peak
- $5.25
- Weekday trains
- 50
Trains run direct from Jamaica to Forest Hills on the Babylon Branch, no change of train. The trip takes 5 to 6 minutes and covers 2.3 miles with 1 stops in between. There are 50 trains each weekday, roughly one every 27 minutes, with the first at 12:50 AM and the last at 12:07 AM. A one-way ticket costs $7.25 at peak and $5.25 off-peak.
Service
Jamaica → Forest Hills- Weekday
- 50 trains
- Sat / Sun
- 44 / 44
- First train
- 12:50 AM
- Last train
- 12:07 AM
- Typical gap
- 27 min
- Distance
- 2.3 mi
- Fastest
- 5 min
- Slowest
- 6 min
Calling points
1 stops in between- JamaicaZone 3 · departs
- Kew GardensZone 1
- Forest HillsZone 1 · arrives
Fares
Zone 3 to Zone 1- One-way peak
- $7.25
- One-way off-peak
- $5.25
- Senior / disabled
- $3.50
- Day pass weekday
- $14.50
- Weekly
- $81.50
- Monthly
- $207.00
Source: MTA LIRR fare chart, effective January 4 2026.
Questions
Jamaica to Forest HillsHow long is the train from Jamaica to Forest Hills?
Between 5 and 6 minutes, typically 6.
How much does it cost?
$7.25 one-way at peak and $5.25 off-peak.
Do I need to change trains?
No. All 50 weekday trains run direct on the Babylon Branch.
What is the first and last train?
The first leaves Jamaica at 12:50 AM and the last at 12:07 AM. Weekend service runs 44 trains on Saturday and 44 on Sunday.