The station was opened by the Garston & Liverpool Railway in 1864 as Cressington & Grassendale, later becoming part of the Cheshire Lines Committee. The station was closed in 1972 but re-opened in 1978 as part of the Merseyrail network. The station is Grade II listed with a footbridge between the platforms. The platforms extend beyond a road bridge which crosses the tracks for six-car services, special dispensation had to be granted to allow for narrow platforms under the bridge.
The station has a twenty minute service most days on Merseyrail's Northern Line between Hunts Cross and Southport.
View down the platform
Footbridge to the main station building (and exit)
507 019 departs, the platform continues under the bridge