The station is owned by Network Rail and is operated by Northern Trains, who provide all passenger services.

The station opened on 28 September 1846[1] as the temporary terminus of the Lancaster and Carlisle Railway.

A car park now occupies the site of the demolished Oxenholme-bound platform, signal box and goods depot.

The signal box was dismantled after closure and rebuilt at Kirkby Stephen on the Settle-Carlisle Line.

Train running information is provided via digital CIS displays, a customer help point and timetable posters.