It is 31 miles 40 chains (50.7 km) down the line from London Liverpool Street and is situated between Wickford to the west and South Woodham Ferrers.

The line and station were opened on 1 June 1889 for goods and on 1 October 1889 for passenger services by the Great Eastern Railway.

The freight service was withdrawn on 4 October 1965; the goods loop and signal box were closed on 7 December 1966.

All services at Battlesbridge are operated by Greater Anglia using Class 720 electric multiple units.

During peak hours, some services continue beyond Wickford to and from Shenfield and London Liverpool Street.