Aldgate station opened on 14 March 1883, and on 23 December 1886, a second platform was added.

[1] From 1 May 1910, most services from Adelaide station were extended to terminate at Aldgate.

It was closed to local trains on 23 September 1987, but until 1990 was available for passengers wishing to board the Mount Gambier-bound railcar service.

A crossing loop was provided, but was removed when the line was converted to standard gauge in 1995.

The station building now functions as The Hut Community Centre.