Broadway Express

Good Service

train 10schedule Avg ~10 min

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Trains operate between 96 St-2 Av and Stillwell Av.

notifications Planned - Reroute

In Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn, Q runs via the R in both directions between Canal St and DeKalb Av

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Coney Island-Stillwell Av

Q11 min FNowopen_in_new

W 8 St-NY Aquarium

Q12 min Q10 minopen_in_new

Ocean Pkwy

Q14 min Q8 minopen_in_new

Brighton Beach

Q16 min Q5 minopen_in_new

Sheepshead Bay

Q18 min Q3 minopen_in_new

Neck Rd

Q20 min QNowopen_in_new

Avenue U

QNow Q25 minopen_in_new

Kings Hwy

Q2 min Q22 minopen_in_new

Avenue M

Q4 min Q20 minopen_in_new

Avenue J

Q6 min Q18 minopen_in_new

Avenue H

Q7 min Q17 minopen_in_new

Newkirk Plaza

Q9 min Q16 minopen_in_new

Cortelyou Rd

Q10 min Q14 minopen_in_new

Beverley Rd

Q11 min Q14 minopen_in_new

Church Av

Q12 min Q12 minopen_in_new

Parkside Av

Q14 min Q11 minopen_in_new

Prospect Park

FS4 min FSNowopen_in_new

7 Av

Q19 min Q5 minopen_in_new

Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr

Q21 min Q3 minopen_in_new

DeKalb Av

R5 min Q1 minopen_in_new

Canal St

No Service No Serviceopen_in_new

14 St-Union Sq

NNow NNowopen_in_new

34 St-Herald Sq

N4 min Q5 minopen_in_new

Times Sq-42 St

N5 min Q3 minopen_in_new

57 St-7 Av

N8 min QNowopen_in_new

Lexington Av/63 St

F3 min Q26 minopen_in_new

72 St

Q25 min Q24 minopen_in_new

86 St

Q1 min Q22 minopen_in_new

96 St

Q4 min Q20 minopen_in_new

Q Broadway Express Status & Alerts

Planned - Reroute

Jun 13 - 15, Sat 12:01 AM to Mon 5:00 AM
Update at 2026-06-14 07:25

In Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn, Q runs via the R in both directions between Canal St and DeKalb Av

Trains stop at City Hall, Cortlandt St, Rector St, Whitehall St-South Ferry, Court St and Jay St-MetroTech.
Notes: Q operates every 10 minutes (days/evenings)
At Canal St, Q trains stop at the R platform during this time.
What's happening?
Structural maintenance
Planned - Part Suspended

Jun 18, Thursday, 9:45 AM to 3:00 PM
Update at 2026-06-14 07:25

In Brooklyn, no Q between Brighton Beach and Coney Island-Stillwell Av
Q runs between 96 St and Brighton Beach, the last stop.
directions_busFree B109 shuttle buses make stops between Brighton Beach and Coney Island.
- Transfer between trains and directions_busbuses at Brighton Beach or Coney Island accessible | DF or N.
For direct service between Coney Island and Manhattan/Downtown Brooklyn, take the DF or N.
- Transfer at Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr | ‌DNQ or 34 St-Herald Sq accessible | DFNQ
When exiting Brighton Beach or Coney Island-Stillwell Av, get a GO ticket for re-entry into the subway.
What's happening?
Track maintenance
accessible This service change affects one or more ADA accessible stations and these travel alternatives may not be fully accessible. Please contact 511 to plan your trip.
Planned - Stops Skipped

Jun 22 - 26, Mon to Fri, 11:45 PM to 5:00 AM
Update at 2026-06-14 07:25

In Manhattan, downtown NQ skip 49 St, 28 St, 23 St, 8 St-NYU and Prince St

For service to these stations, take the N or Q to Times Sq-42 St, 14 St-Union Sq or Canal St and transfer to a local uptown train.
For service from these stations, take the N or Q to 14 St-Union Sq, 34 St-Herald Sq or 57 St-7 Av and transfer to a downtown train.
What's happening?
Track maintenance
Planned - Reroute

Jun 22 - 24, Mon to Wed, 11:45 PM to 5:00 AM
Update at 2026-06-14 07:25

In Brooklyn and Lower Manhattan, 96 St-bound Q runs via the R from DeKalb Av to Canal St

Trains stop at Jay St-MetroTech, Court St, Whitehall St-South Ferry, Rector St, Cortlandt St and City Hall.
Note: At Canal St, uptown Q stops at the ‌R platform during this time.
What's happening?
We're making structural improvements
Reduced Service

Jun 30 - Jul 1, Tue and Wed, 12:01 AM to 5:00 AM
Update at 2026-06-14 07:25

Q runs every 30 minutes between Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr and Coney Island-Stillwell Av
Q service runs in two sections:
1. Between 96 St and Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr (D NR platform)
2. Between Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr and Coney Island-Stillwell Av
- Transfer at Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr to continue your trip
Note: All trains at 7 Av and Prospect Park board from the Coney Island-bound platform.
What's happening?
Track maintenance
accessible This service change affects one or more ADA accessible stations and these travel alternatives may not be fully accessible. Please contact 511 to plan your trip.
Planned - Stops Skipped

Jun 30 - Jul 2, Tue to Thu, 9:45 AM to 3:00 PM
Update at 2026-06-14 07:25

In Brooklyn, Manhattan-bound Q skips Neck Rd and Avenue U

For service to these stations, take the Q to Kings Hwy and transfer to a Brighton Beach-bound B or Coney Island-bound Q.
For service from these stations, take the B or Q to Sheepshead Bay and transfer to a Manhattan-bound Q.
Note: Brighton Beach-bound B runs local from Kings Hwy to Brighton Beach during this time.
What's happening?
Track maintenance

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Q Train FAQ

Route, Stops & Service Pattern

What is the route of the Q Train?

Service operates between 96 St-2 Av and Stillwell Av. Officially labeled as the Broadway Express.

Is the Q line operating right now, and how many Q trains are running?

Yes. The Q line is operating right now (Good Service in our model). Our live feed maps about 10 active train(s) on this line right now.

Is the Q train running well right now?

Right now our algorithm rates this line as Good Service based on recent wait times and live reliability. There is currently 1 active alert for this route:

Planned - Reroute

In Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn, Q runs via the R in both directions between Canal St and DeKalb Av

Open Status & Alerts below for full details and updates.

When does the Q service change?

Service patterns often change during late nights (11 PM – 5 AM) and weekends for planned work. Always check active alerts.

How much does an NYC Subway ride on the Q train cost (OMNY, Apple Pay, card)?

A standard one-way NYC Subway fare—including the Q train—is $3.00 when you tap OMNY at the turnstile (official MTA base fare as of June 2026). You can pay with a contactless credit or debit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, or a physical or digital OMNY card. Free in-system transfers and time-limited transfers to other MTA subway lines and local buses follow MTA rules; for discounts, commuter benefits, and the latest fare rules, open AP Transit on our homepage.

Which stations on the Q line have accessibility (ADA)?

These stations on this line are marked as fully ADA accessible in our static database (always verify elevators and gates on site):

Accessible stops

Coney Island-Stillwell Av, Kings Hwy, Avenue H, Prospect Park, Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr, DeKalb Av, 14 St-Union Sq, 34 St-Herald Sq, Times Sq-42 St, 57 St-7 Av, Lexington Av/63 St, 72 St, 86 St, 96 St

For elevator status and accessible routing in AP Transit, use AP Transit on the map.

How often does the Q train come, and what is the maximum wait?

Right now, Q trains are arriving approximately every 10 minutes on average. In our current measurement window, the longest gaps between Q trains reach about 20 minutes (worst-case spacing—your station and direction may differ).

Which stations may have spacing issues for the next Q train (ETA on the arriving train)?

No stops on this line currently show a next-Q ETA score under 60 for the arriving train in our snapshot. This view updates automatically; if headways worsen, check Status & Alerts below or AP Transit.

Which stations on the Q line currently have no service or a closed direction for Q trains?

Below is one snapshot from the same feed as the No Service arrows on this page, but filtered to Q only (other lines can still show times here). Stations are grouped by how Q is missing in our feed—at most two panels.

Fully closed

Canal St. More detail on our map: AP Transit.