The average train between Brooklyn and Rockaway Beach takes 45 min and the fastest train takes 42 min. There is a train service every few hours from Brooklyn to Rockaway Beach. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Brooklyn and Rockaway Beach. The earliest departure is at 12:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Brooklyn is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Rockaway Beach at 12:26 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 45 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Brooklyn to Rockaway Beach. However, there are services departing from Brooklyn station and arriving at Rockaway Beach station via Broad Channel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45 min.
Brooklyn to Rockaway Beach train services, operated by MTA, depart from Franklin Av station.
Brooklyn to Rockaway Beach train services, operated by MTA, arrive at Broad Channel station.
The distance between Brooklyn and Rockaway Beach is 13.6 km. The road distance is 21 km.
MTA operates a subway from Franklin Av to Broad Channel hourly. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 34 min.