It is located on the Midland line, 9.2 kilometres (5.7 mi) from Perth station serving the suburb of Ashfield.

The station opened as a signal box named Cresco in 1930, with passenger facilities provided in 1954.

Since Ashfield station is in fare zone two, and Bayswater station is in fare zone one, catching the train into the city is more expensive from Ashfield.

All other stations on the Transperth network have a $2 per day parking fee.

[5] Ashfield station is served by the Midland line on the Transperth network.