Winchelsea railway station, Victoria

Winchelsea railway station is located on the Warrnambool line in Victoria, Australia. It serves the town of Winchelsea, and it opened on 25 November 1876.[1][2]

Winchelsea
PTV regional rail station
Southbound view of the station building and platform in July 2005, with the since removed loop in the foreground
General information
Location	Railway Terrace, Winchelsea, Victoria 3241 Shire of Surf Coast Australia
Coordinates	38°14′25″S 143°59′2″E
Owned by	VicTrack
Operated by	V/Line
Line(s)	Warrnambool (Port Fairy)
Distance	113.74 kilometres from Southern Cross
Platforms	1
Tracks	1
Construction
Structure type	Ground
Parking	Yes
Accessible	Yes
Other information
Status	Operational, staffed part-time
Station code	WIA
Fare zone	Myki not available. Paper ticket only.
Website	Public Transport Victoria
History
Opened	25 November 1876 (1876-11-25)
Services
Four services in each direction on weekdays Three services in each direction on weekends Preceding station V/Line Following station Waurn Ponds towards Southern Cross Warrnambool line Birregurra towards Warrnambool
Location
Winchelsea Location within Victoria

The station opened as the temporary terminus of the line from Geelong. On 13 March 1877, the line was extended to Birregurra.[1][2]

In July 2008, the loop siding was removed, leaving the station straight-railed.[3]