[1] The station closed on 12 September 1993, when The Vinelander service to Mildura was withdrawn and replaced by road coaches.

The station, along with parts of the main street, were famously used in the 1979 film Mad Max, when the bikie crew pick up the Nightrider's coffin.

[2] When rail passenger services to Maryborough resumed in July 2010, Clunes station was not reopened,[3][4] but in June 2010, it was announced that it would be.

[5] On 3 December 2011, a ceremony was held to officially reopen the station,[6][7] and regular services began stopping there the following day.

[13] Platform 1: V/Line operates road coach services via Clunes station, from Ballarat to Donald and Mildura.