Community guide · Montgomery, Delaware and Chester counties
Historic towns along Lancaster Avenue and the rail line west of Philadelphia.
The Main Line is the string of communities that grew up along the Pennsylvania Railroad's main line west of Philadelphia. It crosses parts of Montgomery, Delaware and Chester counties.
SEPTA regional rail still runs through many Main Line towns, and Lancaster Avenue connects many of their downtowns, shops and restaurants.
Stone colonials, Victorian-era homes and twins, alongside townhomes, condominiums and apartments near the train stations.
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Main Line towns are split among several public school districts. See each town for its district.
School data is published by the Pennsylvania Department of Education at the Future Ready PA Index (opens in a new tab). We do not rate or rank schools.
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A Main Line town centered on Lancaster Avenue and the Wayne train station.
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A Delaware County township on the Main Line, including parts of Wayne, Villanova and Bryn Mawr.
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A Main Line community in Easttown and Tredyffrin townships, home of the Devon Horse Show.
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A Main Line community around the Berwyn train station and Lancaster Avenue.
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A Main Line rail hub in Tredyffrin and Willistown townships.
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A Chester County borough with a King Street downtown and a Main Line rail station.
Explore MalvernFacts on this page were last reviewed October 22, 2026. Sources: SEPTA schedules and maps (opens in a new tab), Amtrak Keystone Service (opens in a new tab). Details change; confirm anything important with the source.
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