[2][3] Initially opened as West Geelong, the station was given its current name on 1 January 1886.

[5] In 1973, the former Victoria Street level crossing, which was at the down (southern) end of the station, was replaced by the Margaret Street overpass and a pedestrian underpass.

[7] The main station building on Platform 1 was opened on 8 August 1990 and, in 2008, the smaller building on Platform 2 was replaced by a metal shelter.

[8][9] North Geelong has two side platforms and is served by V/Line Geelong line and selected Warrnambool line trains.

[10][11] Platform 1: Platform 2: CDC Geelong operates two bus routes via North Geelong station, under contract to Public Transport Victoria: