The station is situated in the Suburban Square shopping area amidst a large residential population and sees its fair share of reverse commuters.

[6] The original station at Ardmore was designed by the firm of Wilson Brothers and Company of Philadelphia as a two-story stone structure with a slate roof.

Lower Merion Township has considered plans to replace the station as part of a larger economic revitalization "transit oriented development" (TOD) project for the neighborhood.

[11] While Ardmore is the busiest station on the line, it is currently very underdeveloped, consisting of only low-level platforms and small canopies.

However, the station is currently undergoing a major upgrade, that will bring high-level platforms, a full canopy, footbridge, and covered parking deck.