Originally named Morningside Station, it was opened by the Edinburgh Suburban and Southside Junction Railway (ESSJR) in 1884 and closed to passengers in 1962.

After the ESSJR was incorporated into the North British Railway on 1 March 1885, the station was renamed Morningside Road in October 1886.

The route continues to be used for freight services to this day, and occasionally diverted passenger trains also pass through Morningside.

The outer circle platform was removed to allow Mark 3 coaching stock to operate on the line.

[3] Following a petition submitted to the Scottish Parliament in 2007, the proposal was rejected in 2009 by transport planners due to anticipated cost.