The station was opened on 12 August 1840 by the Glasgow, Paisley, Kilmarnock and Ayr Railway.

[2][3] Lochside station was renamed back to Lochwinnoch on 13 May 1985 during the electrification of the line[2] by British Rail.

The basic off-peak weekday & Saturday service operates every 30 minutes to Glasgow Central and Ayr.

Additional trains to/from Ardrossan Harbour and/or Largs call in the weekday peaks.

The evening (to Ardrossan Harbour) & Sunday (to Largs) service is hourly each way.