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How to get from Malvern to Thorndale by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Malvern to Thorndale in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the PAO train from Malvern station to Paoli station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the KEYSTONE SERVICE train and finally take the 135 bus from Pottstown Pk & Us 30 station to Lincoln Hwy & Municipal Dr - Mbfs station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 54 min.

114min
Train - PAO
PAO
Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
Bus - 135
135
Walk to Thorndale
Leaves from Malvern

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Malvern
  • 2
    Train - PAOPAO
    Wait for train
    PAO
    #514 - Center City Philadelphia
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Paoli
    4 min
  • 4
    Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
    Wait for train
    KEYSTONE SERVICE
    Harrisburg
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Exton
    8 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pottstown Pk & Us 30
    ID 1585
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 135135
    Wait for bus
    135
    Cotesville
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lincoln Hwy & Municipal Dr - Mbfs
    ID 32539
    22 min
  • 9
    Walk to Thorndale
    Walk to
    Thorndale
    200 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via PAO, KEYSTONE SERVICE and LINK

To get from Malvern to Thorndale in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the PAO train from Malvern station to Paoli station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the KEYSTONE SERVICE train and finally take the LINK bus from 3rd & Mlk Blvd. station to Handicrafters station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 8 min.

128min
Train - PAO
PAO
Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
Bus - LINKLINK
Walk to Thorndale
Leaves from Malvern

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Malvern
  • 2
    Train - PAOPAO
    Wait for train
    PAO
    #514 - Center City Philadelphia
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Paoli
    4 min
  • 4
    Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
    Wait for train
    KEYSTONE SERVICE
    Harrisburg
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Coatesville Amtrak
    18 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    3rd & Mlk Blvd.
    ID 99297
    360 yd • 5 min
  • 7
    Bus - LINKLINK
    Wait for bus
    LINK
    Brandywine Hospital via HC
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Handicrafters
    ID 99141
    9 min
  • 9
    Walk to Thorndale
    Walk to
    Thorndale
    1.41 mi • 29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Malvern to Thorndale

The distance between Malvern, Philadelphia and Thorndale, Philadelphia is approximately 18.89 mi, which can typically be travelled in 114 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Malvern to Thorndale by bus 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 Malvern

Malvern is located at Malvern, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is King St & Warren Av.

Train stations close to Malvern:

  • Paoli
  • Daylesford

Bus stations close to Malvern:

  • King St & Warren Av
  • King St & Malvern Crossing Apts
  • King St & Bridge St

Public transit stations close to Thorndale, Philadelphia

Thorndale is located at Thorndale, Philadelphia and the nearest public transit station is Lincoln Hwy & Municipal Dr.

Train stations close to Thorndale:

  • Thorndale
  • Downingtown

Bus stations close to Thorndale:

  • Lincoln Hwy & Municipal Dr
  • Lincoln Hwy & Municipal Dr - Mbfs
  • Lincoln Hwy & Thorndale Shopping Center

Alternative route by bus and train via PAO, KEYSTONE SERVICE and LINK

To get from Malvern to Thorndale in Philadelphia, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the PAO train from Malvern station to Paoli station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the KEYSTONE SERVICE train and finally take the LINK bus from 3rd & Mlk Blvd. station to Handicrafters station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 8 min.

128min
Train - PAO
PAO
Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
Bus - LINKLINK
Walk to Thorndale
Leaves from Malvern

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Malvern
  • 2
    Train - PAOPAO
    Wait for train
    PAO
    #514 - Center City Philadelphia
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Paoli
    4 min
  • 4
    Train - KEYSTONE SERVICEKEYSTONE SERVICE
    Wait for train
    KEYSTONE SERVICE
    Harrisburg
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Coatesville Amtrak
    18 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    3rd & Mlk Blvd.
    ID 99297
    360 yd • 5 min
  • 7
    Bus - LINKLINK
    Wait for bus
    LINK
    Brandywine Hospital via HC
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Handicrafters
    ID 99141
    9 min
  • 9
    Walk to Thorndale
    Walk to
    Thorndale
    1.41 mi • 29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Malvern to Thorndale?

    The fastest way takes 114 minutes, using Bus line PAO, Bus line KEYSTONE SERVICE, Bus line 135.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Malvern to Thorndale?

    The alternative route takes 128 minutes, using Bus line PAO, Bus line KEYSTONE SERVICE, Bus line LINK.

  • Is there a direct train between Malvern and Thorndale in Philadelphia?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 54 min.

  • Which train line goes from Malvern to Thorndale in Philadelphia?

    The PAO train line goes from #514 - Center City Philadelphia station near Malvern to Paoli station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Thorndale station near Thorndale in Philadelphia

  • How long does it take to travel from Malvern to Thorndale in Philadelphia by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Malvern and Thorndale in Philadelphia by train and bus is about 1 hr 54 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Malvern to get to Thorndale in Philadelphia?

    Get on the PAO train from the #514 - Center City Philadelphia station near Malvern in Philadelphia.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Malvern and Thorndale in Philadelphia?

    Get off the train at the Thorndale stop, which is closest to Thorndale in Philadelphia.

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