The station, built by Karel Hendrik van Brederode, opened on 20 December 1865 and is located on the Den Helder–Amsterdam railway.

[1] The train services are operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen.

The line between Schagen and Den Helder is single track and between Schagen and Alkmaar double track.

In 2009 the station was modernised; some roofs were replaced and two new lifts were built.

[2] The station is served by the following service(s): The following bus services call at the station: