The station, situated 19 miles (31 km) east of Lancaster, serves the town of High Bentham and surrounding settlements in North Yorkshire.

[citation needed] The station building, which was constructed in the mid-1950s, after the original Midland structure was demolished by British Railways, is now privately owned.

[9] Connections for Bradford Forster Square are available at Shipley, although through trains do operate occasionally if the line to Leeds is closed for engineering work (one service originates there in the early morning also on weekdays and Saturdays).

[citation needed] On Sundays there are now five services in each direction throughout the year (all running to/from Morecambe since the winter 2019 timetable update).

The alterations to give better journey opportunities for commuters to both Leeds and Lancaster (and additional Sunday services) were implemented at the May 2018 timetable change.