The station had a single platform and was used principally by the local services between Bristol and Bath Green Park, via Mangotsfield.

The station was sited close to the Old Market shopping area and also attracted commuter traffic.

The Old Market area was badly bombed during World War II, and Bristol's shopping district was rebuilt elsewhere.

St Philips Goods Station was renamed Midland Road on 15 September 1952.

Following closure the station was demolished and its site was redeveloped for light industrial units.