The original timber building was destroyed by fire in August 1873; its replacement was constructed from stone.

[1] A rival station had opened in 1869 at Kelston on the nearby Mangotsfield and Bath Branch Line of the Midland Railway.

Goods traffic was withdrawn from Saltford on 10 September 1959, however passenger services continued until 5 January 1970 when the station was closed.

They hope to have the station reopened when the Great Western Main Line is electrified, including between Bath and Bristol Temple Meads.

[2][3] The station was sited at the eastern end of the village at the foot of Saltford Hill, which is the present day A4 road between Bath and Bristol.