It opened to the public when the section of line between Rhyd Ddu and Beddgelert re-opened on 8 April 2009.

The railway provides a greener alternative to the car for visitors wishing to travel to Caernarfon, Porthmadog and, other points served in the Snowdonian National Park.

[1] After completion the halt's running in board, however, did have the sub-title Forest Camp Site.

This subsequently changed in April 2018 and now displays the main title Meillionen only.

Construction of the station started in 2006 and a waiting shelter was built in April 2009.