It opened on 4 October 1847 and served the village of Stamford Bridge in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England.

The Station House building is on the down (East) side, consisting of two waiting rooms, and the stationmaster's office.

Stamford Bridge had a relatively short throat by NER standards; the distance between the end of the platforms and the viaduct is only about 600 yards (550 m).

The station building now runs as a private members only club for residents of the village, with a bar, function room and lounge.

The goods shed currently serves as a sports hall, after the addition of changing rooms on the south side of the building.