The station is on the Heart of Wales Line 46+3⁄4 miles (75 km) north east of Swansea and is located at street level at the end of a gravel track off a lane that is just off the main A483 road.

After departing this station heading northbound, the train crosses the Cynghordy Viaduct where panoramic views of the surrounding countryside can be seen.

[1] The viaduct is visible, using good binoculars, from the highest Black Mountain ridges.

The station had no facilities whatsoever for many years but a shelter has recently been provided along with a customer help point and CIS screen.

There are five trains a day in each direction (towards Swansea and Shrewsbury) from Monday to Saturday, and two services on Sundays.