It is served by the Capital Connection long-distance commuter train between Wellington and Palmerston North.

Prior to the service's cessation in 2012, it was also served by the Overlander long-distance train between Wellington and Auckland.

There was a nearby station in the southern part of Levin at Weraroa from c1886 to 1894.

In 1940 a 61y old married man Mr John Hepburn of Ashburton was killed when he slipped off a carriage platform 300 yards (275m) north of the station on 28 July; he was travelling to Palmerston North to visit his sons after attending his brother's funeral in Wellington.

[1][2] Two former railway (staff) houses in Levin have Class II listing with Heritage New Zealand, 29 Keepa Street and 31 Keepa Street.