It is located on the Far North Line, between Helmsdale and Kinbrace, 111 miles 5 chains (178.7 km) from Inverness,[3] and has a single platform which is long enough for a three-coach train.

A special fish train from Wick approached the station when it derailed and ploughed up several hundred yards of track.

[8] The station has very basic facilities, including a waiting shelter, a bench, a help point and bike racks.

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

The new system consists of an automatic kiosk (with a button for passengers to press) at the platform; this will alert the driver about any waiting passengers in advance and, if there is no requirement to stop, the train can maintain line speed through the request stops, thus improving reliability on the whole line.