The station was opened by the London, Brighton and South Coast Railway on 5 April 1880 It was on the line extension from Hailsham to Eridge.

Also clearly visible is one of the 3-car stop marks put in on this line for the Class 207 'Oxted' diesel units.

[citation needed] The station building survives today as a private residence, complete with canopy.

The "Cuckoo Trail" public footpath and cycleway now runs along the trackbed.

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