It is located on the Far North Line, 125 miles 69 chains (202.6 kilometres) from Inverness, between Kinbrace and Altnabreac.

The Sutherland and Caithness Railway was authorised in 1871, and the single-track line, which connected Helmsdale with Wick and Thurso, opened on 28 July 1874.

In September 1925, it was recorded as being 243 miles 34 chains (391.8 km) from Perth, measured via Carrbridge and Inverness station.

[10] As there are no facilities to purchase tickets, passengers must buy one in advance, or from the guard on the train.

There are four departures per day in each direction, southbound to Dingwall and Inverness and northbound to Wick via Thurso.