The Camden line had originally opened in March 1882, although no station was provided at Elderslie at this time.

The station itself was almost identical to its neighbour Kirkham, consisting of a small wooden platform, and a wooden station building.

[1] Throughout its existence, station services were weaker than that of others on the line.

Lighting at the station was non-existent and this proved to be an issue, with the Camden Council making multiple requests for services to be upgraded on the platform.

[2][3] Elderslie station closed to services with the rest of the Camden railway line on 1 January 1963.