Broadway Express

Good Service

train 32schedule Avg ~4 min

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

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Coney Island-Stillwell Av

F1 min F1 minopen_in_new

W 8 St-NY Aquarium

F2 min FNowopen_in_new

Ocean Pkwy

Q4 min QNowopen_in_new

Brighton Beach

QNow QNowopen_in_new

Sheepshead Bay

Q1 min BNowopen_in_new

Neck Rd

QNow Q3 minopen_in_new

Avenue U

QNow Q2 minopen_in_new

Kings Hwy

Q1 min QNowopen_in_new

Avenue M

QNow Q5 minopen_in_new

Avenue J

Q1 min Q3 minopen_in_new

Avenue H

Q2 min Q2 minopen_in_new

Newkirk Plaza

Q3 min BNowopen_in_new

Cortelyou Rd

Q5 min QNowopen_in_new

Beverley Rd

Q6 min Q5 minopen_in_new

Church Av

Q7 min Q4 minopen_in_new

Parkside Av

QNow Q2 minopen_in_new

Prospect Park

Q1 min Q1 minopen_in_new

7 Av

QNow B4 minopen_in_new

Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr

Q2 min B1 minopen_in_new

DeKalb Av

N4 min Q2 minopen_in_new

Canal St

Q3 min Q1 minopen_in_new

14 St-Union Sq

W4 min NNowopen_in_new

Q4 min Q1 minopen_in_new

72 St

Q6 min QNowopen_in_new

86 St

Q8 min Q5 minopen_in_new

96 St

Q10 min Q3 minopen_in_new

Q Broadway Express Status & Alerts

Planned - Stops Skipped

Oct 14 - 16, Wed to Fri, 9:45 AM to 3:00 PM
Update at 2026-10-15 00:37

In Brooklyn, Manhattan-bound Q skips Avenue M, Avenue J, Avenue H, Cortelyou Rd, Beverley Rd and Parkside Av

Trains stop at Newkirk Plaza, Church Av and Prospect Park.
For service to these stations, take the Q to Newkirk Plaza, Church Av accessible or Prospect Park accessible and transfer to a Coney Island-bound Q.
For service from these stations, take the Q to Church Av, Newkirk Plaza or Kings Hwy accessible and transfer to a Manhattan-bound Q.
What's happening?
We're replacing tracks
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.
Boarding Change

Oct 17 - 18, Sat 4:00 AM to Sun 10:00 PM
Update at 2026-10-15 00:37

In Brooklyn, all Coney Island-bound Q at Brighton Beach and Ocean Pkwy board from the express track

Please listen carefully to announcements and check the destination displayed on the train before boarding.
What's happening?
We're replacing tracks
Planned - Stops Skipped

Oct 17 - 18, Sat 6:45 AM to Sun 10:00 PM
Update at 2026-10-15 00:37

In Brooklyn, Manhattan-bound Q skips W 8 St-NY Aquarium - take the F instead

Additional travel alternative:
For service from this station, take the F or Q to Coney Island-Stillwell Av and transfer to a Manhattan-bound Q.
What's happening?
Station maintenance
Reduced Service

Oct 17 - 18, Sat and Sun, days and evenings
Update at 2026-10-15 00:37

Q runs every 10 minutes

What's happening?
We're replacing tracks
Planned - Express to Local

Oct 19 - 22 and Oct 26 - 29, Mon to Thu, beginning at 10 PM
Update at 2026-10-15 00:37

In Manhattan, Q runs local in both directions between 57 St-7 Av and Canal St

Schedule reminder: Overnight Q runs local in both directions between these stations.
What's happening?
Fastrack maintenance
Planned - Part Suspended

Oct 26, Monday, 9:45 AM to 3:00 PM
Update at 2026-10-15 00:37

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 - Express to Local

Nov 7 - 8, Sat and Sun, all day
Update at 2026-10-15 00:37

In Manhattan, downtown Q stops at 28 St, 23 St, 8 St-NYU and Prince St

What's happening?
Track maintenance
Planned - Stops Skipped

Nov 10 - 13, Tue to Fri, 9:45 AM to 3:00 PM
Update at 2026-10-15 00:37

In Brooklyn, Manhattan-bound Q skips Avenue M, Avenue J, Avenue H, Cortelyou Rd, Beverley Rd and Parkside Av

Trains stop at Newkirk Plaza, Church Av and Prospect Park.
For service to these stations, take the Q to Newkirk Plaza, Church Av accessible or Prospect Park accessible and transfer to a Coney Island-bound Q.
For service from these stations, take the Q to Church Av, Newkirk Plaza or Kings Hwy accessible and transfer to a Manhattan-bound Q.
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.

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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 32 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 are no active alerts for this route in our feed right now.

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 October 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 4 minutes on average. In our current measurement window, the longest gaps between Q trains reach about 8 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?

No stop on this line’s list currently matches a No Service gap for Q on either direction in our snapshot (other trains may still appear). Gaps can open on the next refresh—use AP Transit on the map or Status & Alerts below.