East of the station is Broadbottom Viaduct which carries the line 120 feet (37 m) over the River Etherow.

[1] The station has retained its ticket office, which is staffed six days per week (Mondays to Fridays 06:15 - 13:25, Saturdays 06:40 - 14:00, closed Sundays).

Train running details can be obtained via timetable posters, digital CIS displays and telephone.

[2] There is a generally half-hourly daily service each way, with weekday peak extras, between Manchester Piccadilly, Glossop and Hadfield.

Early morning, rush hour and late evening services start or terminate at Glossop.