From Essendon to Chadstone Shopping Centre the trip by public transport takes about 74 min, on line 476, Craigieburn, 3, with 3 transfers, plus about 27 min of walking.
How to get there
Typical routes from the timetable — allow longer at rush hour
Journey facts
- Line 476 towards Moonee Ponds Interchange/Mt Alexander Rd: board at Banchory St/Woolley St, alight at Essendon Station/Russell St — 4 stops, 5 min ride.
- Line Craigieburn towards Flinders Street Station: board at Essendon Station, alight at Melbourne Central Station — 7 stops, 16 min ride.
- Line 3 towards Darling Rd/Waverley Rd #64: board at Melbourne Central Station/Swanston St #8, alight at Collins St/Swanston St #11 — 2 stops, 5 min ride.
- Line Pakenham towards East Pakenham Station: board at Town Hall Station, alight at Hughesdale Station — 6 stops, 20 min ride.
- Line Sunbury towards Town Hall Station: board at State Library Station, alight at Town Hall Station — 1 stops, 3 min ride.
- Line Cranbourne towards Cranbourne Station: board at Town Hall Station, alight at Hughesdale Station — 6 stops, 19 min ride.
- Line 59 towards Flinders Street Station/Elizabeth St #1: board at Glass St/Mt Alexander Rd #45, alight at Melbourne Central Station/Elizabeth St #5 — 25 stops, 35 min ride.
- Line Glen Waverley towards Glen Waverley Station: board at Melbourne Central Station, alight at East Malvern Station — 11 stops, 25 min ride.
- Line 612 towards Chadstone Shopping Centre/Eastern Access Rd: board at East Malvern Station/Waverley Rd, alight at Chadstone Shopping Centre/Eastern Access Rd — 9 stops, 7 min ride.
About the origin and destination
Essendon
A north-western suburb on the Craigieburn line, with Mount Alexander Road.
Chadstone Shopping Centre
The southern hemisphere's largest shopping centre, with a large bus interchange.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take from Essendon to Chadstone Shopping Centre?
A typical trip takes about 74 minutes, of which roughly 27 minutes is walking to and from the stops. Allow longer during morning and afternoon rush hour.
Which line runs from Essendon to Chadstone Shopping Centre?
There is no direct line. The fastest combination is 476 + Craigieburn + 3 + Pakenham, with 3 transfers.
