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LIRR · Babylon Branch · Direct
Kew Gardens Zone 1 Jamaica Zone 3
- Travel time
- 4 min
- Peak
- $7.25
- Off-peak
- $5.25
- Weekday trains
- 54
Trains run direct from Kew Gardens to Jamaica on the Babylon Branch, no change of train. The trip takes 3 to 5 minutes and covers 1.4 miles with 0 stops in between. There are 54 trains each weekday, roughly one every 23 minutes, with the first at 12:31 AM and the last at 12:05 AM. A one-way ticket costs $7.25 at peak and $5.25 off-peak.
Service
Kew Gardens → Jamaica- Weekday
- 54 trains
- Sat / Sun
- 42 / 42
- First train
- 12:31 AM
- Last train
- 12:05 AM
- Typical gap
- 23 min
- Distance
- 1.4 mi
- Fastest
- 3 min
- Slowest
- 5 min
Calling points
0 stops in between- Kew GardensZone 1 · departs
- JamaicaZone 3 · arrives
Fares
Zone 1 to Zone 3- 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
Kew Gardens to JamaicaHow long is the train from Kew Gardens to Jamaica?
Between 3 and 5 minutes, typically 4.
How much does it cost?
$7.25 one-way at peak and $5.25 off-peak.
Do I need to change trains?
No. All 54 weekday trains run direct on the Babylon Branch.
What is the first and last train?
The first leaves Kew Gardens at 12:31 AM and the last at 12:05 AM. Weekend service runs 42 trains on Saturday and 42 on Sunday.