How to get from Lower Merion to Bristol by subway and train?

By subway and train

To get from Lower Merion to Bristol in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one train line: take the NHSL subway from Matsonford station to 69th Street Transportation Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MFL subway and finally take the TRE train from 30th Street station to Bristol station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 35 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

155min$11.25
Subway - NHSL
Subway - NHSL
Subway - MFL
Subway - MFL
Train - TRE
TRE
Walk to Bristol
Leaves from Matsonford

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Lower Merion
  • 2
    Subway - NHSL
    Wait for subway
    NHSL
    69th Street Transportation Center Local
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    69th Street Transportation Center
    ID 31034
    22 min
  • 4
    Subway - MFL
    Wait for subway
    MFL
    Frankford Transportation Center - All Stops
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    30th St Station
    13 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    30th Street
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Train - TRETRE
    Wait for train
    TRE
    #703 - Trenton
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bristol
    34 min
  • 9
    Walk to Bristol
    Walk to
    Bristol
    1.93 mi • 40 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by subway and train via NHSL, NOR and TRE

To get from Lower Merion to Bristol in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 train lines: take the NHSL subway from Matsonford station to Norristown Transportation Center - Nhsl station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NOR train and finally take the TRE train from Suburban Station station to Bristol station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 49 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

229min$11.25
Subway - NHSL
Subway - NHSL
Train - NOR
NOR
Train - TRE
TRE
Walk to Bristol
Leaves from Matsonford

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Lower Merion
  • 2
    Subway - NHSL
    Wait for subway
    NHSL
    Norristown Transportation Center Local
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Norristown Transportation Center - Nhsl
    ID 31038
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Norristown T.C.
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - NORNOR
    Wait for train
    NOR
    #6203 - Gray 30th Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Suburban Station
    48 min
  • 7
    Train - TRETRE
    Wait for train
    TRE
    #703 - Trenton
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bristol
    38 min
  • 9
    Walk to Bristol
    Walk to
    Bristol
    1.93 mi • 40 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Lower Merion to Bristol

The distance between Lower Merion, Philadelphia and Bristol, Philadelphia is approximately 38.09 mi, which can typically be travelled in 155 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lower Merion to Bristol by subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Philadelphia – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Lower Merion

Lower Merion is located at Lower Merion, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Radnor.

Subway stations close to Lower Merion:

  • Gulph Mills
  • Radnor

Train stations close to Lower Merion:

  • Radnor
  • Villanova

Public transit stations close to Bristol, Philadelphia

Bristol is located at Bristol, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Bucks County Office Center.

Train stations close to Bristol:

  • Bristol
  • Croydon

Bus stations close to Bristol:

  • Bucks County Office Center
  • Veterans Hwy & Rockview Dr
  • Veterans Hwy & Rockview Dr - FS

Related Routes

Alternative route by subway and train via NHSL, NOR and TRE

To get from Lower Merion to Bristol in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 train lines: take the NHSL subway from Matsonford station to Norristown Transportation Center - Nhsl station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NOR train and finally take the TRE train from Suburban Station station to Bristol station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 49 min. The ride fare is $11.25.

229min$11.25
Subway - NHSL
Subway - NHSL
Train - NOR
NOR
Train - TRE
TRE
Walk to Bristol
Leaves from Matsonford

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Lower Merion
  • 2
    Subway - NHSL
    Wait for subway
    NHSL
    Norristown Transportation Center Local
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Norristown Transportation Center - Nhsl
    ID 31038
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Norristown T.C.
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - NORNOR
    Wait for train
    NOR
    #6203 - Gray 30th Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Suburban Station
    48 min
  • 7
    Train - TRETRE
    Wait for train
    TRE
    #703 - Trenton
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bristol
    38 min
  • 9
    Walk to Bristol
    Walk to
    Bristol
    1.93 mi • 40 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Lower Merion to Bristol?

    The fastest way takes 155 minutes, using Bus line NHSL, Bus line MFL, Bus line TRE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Lower Merion to Bristol?

    The alternative route takes 229 minutes, using Bus line NHSL, Bus line NOR, Bus line TRE.

  • Is there a direct subway between Lower Merion and Bristol in Philadelphia?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 35 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Lower Merion to Bristol in Philadelphia?

    The NHSL subway line goes from 69th Street Transportation Center Local station near Lower Merion to 69th Street Transportation Center station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one train line till Bristol station near Bristol in Philadelphia

  • How long does it take to travel from Lower Merion to Bristol in Philadelphia by subway and train?

    The total travel time between Lower Merion and Bristol in Philadelphia by subway and train is about 2 hr 35 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Lower Merion to get to Bristol in Philadelphia?

    Get on the NHSL subway from the 69th Street Transportation Center Local station near Lower Merion in Philadelphia.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Lower Merion and Bristol in Philadelphia?

    Get off the subway at the Bristol station, which is closest to Bristol in Philadelphia.

  • How much is the total subway and train fare from Lower Merion to Bristol?

    The ride from Lower Merion to Bristol costs $11.25.

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