Getting from Preston to Chadstone Shopping Centre takes about 77 min by public transport, on line Mernda, 16, Cranbourne, with 2 transfers, with about 32 min on foot.
How to get there
Typical routes from the timetable — allow longer at rush hour
Journey facts
- Line Mernda towards Flinders Street Station: board at Preston Station, alight at Flinders Street Station — 13 stops, 24 min ride.
- Line 16 towards Melbourne University/Swanston St #1: board at Flinders Street Station/Swanston St #13, alight at Collins St/Swanston St #11 — 1 stops, 2 min ride.
- Line Cranbourne towards Cranbourne Station: board at Town Hall Station, alight at Hughesdale Station — 6 stops, 19 min ride.
- Line 626 towards Chadstone Shopping Centre/Eastern Access Rd: board at Carnegie Station/Koornang Rd, alight at Chadstone Shopping Centre/Eastern Access Rd — 8 stops, 8 min ride.
- Line Frankston towards Frankston Station: board at Flinders Street Station, alight at Caulfield Station — 7 stops, 18 min ride.
- Line 900 towards Stud Park SC/Stud Rd: board at Caulfield Railway Station/Sir John Monash Dr, alight at Chadstone Shopping Centre/Eastern Access Rd — 4 stops, 12 min ride.
About the origin and destination
Preston
A northern suburb with Preston Market and High Street.
Chadstone Shopping Centre
The southern hemisphere's largest shopping centre, with a large bus interchange.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take from Preston to Chadstone Shopping Centre?
A typical trip takes about 77 minutes, of which roughly 32 minutes is walking to and from the stops. Allow longer during morning and afternoon rush hour.
Which line runs from Preston to Chadstone Shopping Centre?
There is no direct line. The fastest combination is Mernda + 16 + Cranbourne, with 2 transfers.