The station was opened by the Boston, Sleaford and Midland Counties Railway on 13 April 1859.

The station is unstaffed and offers limited facilities other than two shelters, bicycle storage, timetables and modern 'Help Points'.

The full range of tickets for travel are purchased from the guard on the train at no extra cost, there are no retail facilities at this station.

On weekdays and Saturdays, The station is served by an hourly service westbound to Nottingham via Grantham and eastbound to Skegness via Boston.

Enhancements to the Sunday service are due to be made during the life of the East Midlands franchise.