The station was opened in 1848 as an extension of the East Anglian Railway's line from Magdalen Road station (now known as Watlington) to Wisbech East.

In 1872 Elizabeth Pearce, twelve year-old daughter of a nearby crossing keeper, drowned in the 'Tea-water pit'.

In October 1942, a hoard of Roman silver coins together with fragments of an urn in which they were stored was found near the station.

[3] Emneth's station building survived closure, and has since been converted into a private residence.

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