Preston station
Preston station is served by the Mernda line on the Melbourne metro. On the Mernda line, it sits between Bell and Regent. It opened in 1889 and now handles roughly 581,250 passengers a year. It sits in Darebin.
Key facts
- LinesMDDMernda line
- DistrictDarebin
- Opened1889
- Annual ridership581,250
- Distance from centre≈ 26.3 km
- Coordinates-37.73867, 145.00052
No interchange: the station is served by a single line.
Position on the line
On the Mernda line
Map around Preston
Nearest stations
- Bell0.8 km · MDD
- Regent1.2 km · MDD
- Thornbury1.8 km · MDD
- Reservoir2.5 km · MDD
- Croxton2.8 km · MDD
- Coburg3.3 km · UFD
Frequently asked questions
- Which lines serve Preston station?
- Preston is served by the Mernda line on the Melbourne metro.
- Can you change lines at Preston?
- No. Preston is served only by the Mernda line.
- When did Preston station open?
- Preston station opened in 1889.
- What are the stations either side of Preston on the Mernda line?
- On the Mernda line, Preston sits between Bell and Regent.
- How busy is Preston station?
- Preston handles roughly 581,250 passengers a year.
- Where is Preston station?
- Preston station is in Darebin, Melbourne.