A second branch, to Oldham, opened on 5 July 1856; it left the main line just to the south of Greenfield.

This was to provide a new ticket office, refurbished waiting areas, toilets, and possibly a small shop, and was due to be completed in the Winter of 2008.

After some problems with planning regulations and the original building contractor going into administration,[6] the new facilities were finally completed in Spring 2009.

Since the May 2018 timetable change, TransPennine Express provide the regular stopping service here (hourly each way to Huddersfield and to Manchester Piccadilly).

[8] There are no direct trains to Manchester Victoria, so passengers wishing to travel there must change at Stalybridge.

As of December 2023, some peak hour services continue eastbound beyond Huddersfield to either Hull or York via Wakefield Kirkgate on weekdays and Saturdays.