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LIRR · Babylon Branch · Direct
Woodside Zone 1 Grand Central Zone 1
- Travel time
- 11 min
- Peak
- $7.25
- Off-peak
- $5.25
- Weekday trains
- 50
Trains run direct from Woodside to Grand Central on the Babylon Branch, no change of train. The trip takes 10 to 12 minutes and covers 3.8 miles with 0 stops in between. There are 50 trains each weekday, roughly one every 20 minutes, with the first at 1:23 AM and the last at 12:21 AM. A one-way ticket costs $7.25 at peak and $5.25 off-peak.
Service
Woodside → Grand Central- Weekday
- 50 trains
- Sat / Sun
- 34 / 34
- First train
- 1:23 AM
- Last train
- 12:21 AM
- Typical gap
- 20 min
- Distance
- 3.8 mi
- Fastest
- 10 min
- Slowest
- 12 min
Calling points
0 stops in between- WoodsideZone 1 · departs
- Grand CentralZone 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
Woodside to Grand CentralHow long is the train from Woodside to Grand Central?
Between 10 and 12 minutes, typically 11.
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 Woodside at 1:23 AM and the last at 12:21 AM. Weekend service runs 34 trains on Saturday and 34 on Sunday.