LIRR Subway Q New York [Route, Stations, Timetable & more]

Subway Q New York: The New York City Subway Q line is perhaps one of the city’s most iconic and vital transportation lines. The Q train is operated by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and is a part of the B Division of the subway, operating from 96th Street in Manhattan to Coney Island–Stillwell Avenue in Brooklyn. Year by year, it has become an important link through boroughs, connecting districts that are diverse, cultural, and full of history. From the Upper East Side to the Brighton Beach boardwalk, the Q line is not just a subway—it‘s a ride through the heart of New York City.

Note: The Subway Q New York operates all the time ( 7 days a week and 24 hours a day).

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LIRR Q Line Manhattan Subway Stations

Station Name	Entrances and Exits	Platform Layout	Transfer Options
96th Street	Located at 2nd Avenue and East 96th Street, with additional access between East 95th–96th Streets and East 94th	Single island platform	No transfer connections
86th Street	Entrances on 2nd Avenue at East 86th Street and East 83rd Street	Single island platform	No transfer connections
72nd Street	Entry points along 2nd Avenue at East 72nd, East 70th, and East 69th Streets	Single island platform	No transfer connections
Lexington Av/63rd St	Entrances at Lexington Avenue and East 63rd Street, as well as 3rd Avenue and 63rd Street	Two island platforms	Transfer to F line; Out-of-system connection to Lexington Av/59 St for N, R, W (weekdays), 4, 5, 6 lines
57th St–7th Avenue	Access via West 57th and 55th Streets at 7th Avenue	Two island platforms	Transfer to N, R, W lines
Times Sq–42nd Street	Entrances at 7th Avenue and Broadway from 40th to 42nd Streets	Two island platforms	Connect to A, C, E, N, R, W, S, 1, 2, 3, 7 lines (Note: Some lines have limited accessibility or service hours)
34th St–Herald Square	Entrances along Broadway and 6th Avenue between 32nd and 35th Streets	Two island platforms	Transfer to B, D, F, M, N, R, W lines (most available on weekdays or off-peak)
14th St–Union Square	Located at Union Square East/West and Broadway near 14th–16th Streets	Two side platforms	Transfer to L, N, R, W, Z, 6 lines (Note: Some lines have limited hours; no ADA access for 4, 5, 6)
Canal Street	Entrances at Canal Street intersections with Broadway, Lafayette, and Centre Streets	Two side platforms	Connections to J, N, R, W, Z, 6 lines (some operate only at certain times)

LIRR Q Line Brooklyn Subway Stations

Station Name	Entrances & Exits	Platform Configuration	Transfer Options
DeKalb Avenue	Access at DeKalb Ave & Flatbush Ave Extension; also Fleet St & Flatbush Extension	Two island platforms	B (weekday daytime), R (all but late nights)
Atlantic Av–Barclays Center	Entrances at Hanson Place, Pacific St, and Atlantic Ave at Flatbush Ave and 4th Ave	Two island platforms	Connects to B, D, N, R, 2, 3, 4, 5 lines
7th Avenue	Entrances at Park Place & Flatbush Ave; Park Place & Carlton Ave	Two island platforms	B (weekday service)
Prospect Park	Lincoln Rd between Flatbush Ave and Ocean Ave; additional access on Flatbush Ave south of Ocean Ave	Two island platforms	B (weekday service), S
Parkside Avenue	Entrances at Parkside Ave & Ocean Ave	Two side platforms	No transfer lines
Church Avenue	Access from Church Ave & East 18th St; St. Paul’s Pl & Caton Ave	Two island platforms	B (weekday service)
Beverly Road	Located along Beverly Rd between Marlborough Rd & East 16th St	Two side platforms	No transfer connections
Cortelyou Road	Cortelyou Rd between Marlborough Rd & East 16th St	Two side platforms	No transfer options
Newkirk Plaza	Located between Newkirk Ave and Foster Ave	Two island platforms	B (weekday service)
Avenue H	Entry points at Avenue H & East 16th St and Avenue H & East 15th St	Two side platforms	No transfer options
Avenue J	Entrance between East 15th and East 16th Streets along Avenue J	Two side platforms	No connections
Avenue M	Located between East 15th and East 16th Streets on Avenue M	Two side platforms	No transfer options
Kings Highway	Entrances at Kings Hwy between E 15th–16th St, and Quentin Rd at East 16th St	Two island platforms	B (weekday service)
Avenue U	Avenue U between East 15th and East 16th Streets	Two side platforms	No transfer options
Neck Road	Access via Gravesend Neck Rd between East 15th and East 16th Streets	Two side platforms	No transfers
Sheepshead Bay	Entrances at Sheepshead Bay Rd & East 15th St; also Voorhies Ave between East 14th St & Shore Pkwy	Two island platforms	B (weekday service)
Brighton Beach	Entry at Brighton Beach Ave and Brighton 7th St; also west of Brighton 6th St	Two island platforms	B (weekday service)
Ocean Parkway	Located on Brighton Beach Ave, both east and west of Ocean Parkway	Two island platforms	No transfer lines
West 8th St–NY Aquarium	Entrances at West 8th St north of Surf Ave; also at West 5th St and West Brighton Ave	Four side platforms	F train
Coney Island–Stillwell Av	Entrances at Mermaid Ave & Stillwell Ave; also at Surf Ave and Stillwell Ave	Four island platforms	D, F, N lines

MTA LIRR Q Subway Timetable

The Subway Q Line New York runs 24/7 . But the frequency of these trains might vary during the peak and off peak hours. To get real time updates anyone can check on mta.info or via MYmta mobile app. The Subway Q New York Time table can be found from the following document: Source

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Where does the Q train start and end its journey?

The Q train operates from 96th Street in the Upper East Side of Manhattan to Coney Island–Stillwell Avenue in Brooklyn. It passesthrough key stops such as Times Square, Atlantic Av–Barclays Center, and Brighton Beach, and makes both local and express stops throughout.

2. Does the Q train operate 24 hours a day?

Yes, the Q train operates 24/7. However, service frequency and stop patterns may vary during late-night hours, weekends, and planned MTA maintenance periods. Riders should check real-time schedules or the MTA app before traveling during off-peak times.

3. Is the Q train accessible for passengers with disabilities?

Numerous Q train stops are ADA accessible, including major stops like96th St, Atlantic Av–Barclays Center, Kings Hwy, and Coney Island–Stillwell Av. Some stops on the line—particularly older ones—have yet to be equipped with elevators or complete accessibility features, though.