The double track Geelong to Ballarat line, which ran through the area, opened in 1862.

[3] On 23 February 1994, a number of alterations took place at Warrenheip,[4] including the removal of sidings A, B and C, the crossover from the Geelong-Ballarat line to track A (the down line towards Ballarat station) was abolished and the removed of a number of points and signal posts.

[5] In 2016, local and state governments proposed to build a new park-and-ride station at Warrenheip.

The proposal would see up to eight hectares of land turned into permanent 1000 commuter car parks and a bus interchange.

The opposition Liberal Coalition party announced plans to complete the station rebuild for the 2018 state election.