One of the South Devon Railway engine houses, which formerly powered the trains on this line, is situated alongside the station.

There is a waiting shelter on the platform for trains to Exeter but the other side is open to the elements.

The platform for trains to Paignton also serves as the access to the pier used by the Starcross to Exmouth Ferry, which forms a link in the South West Coast Path.

[5] Starcross is served by Great Western Railway trains in both directions on an approximately hourly basis during the day (with extras at peak periods).

The route from Exeter St Davids through Starcross to Paignton is marketed as the "Riviera Line".