The station, originally to be named Llanfaelog, was opened in November 1848 with a signal box being added in 1872.

[1] The crossing gates are still hand worked by the crossing keeper – the Grade II listed box was formerly a block post, but no longer works as such (the block section now runs from Gaerwen to Valley).

The station buildings still stand and are now used as a private residence;[2] basic waiting shelters are provided for passenger use on each side.

Digital display screens, timetable posters and a telephone provide train running information.

Step-free access is available to both platforms via ramps from the road that crosses the line here, though the gradient on both makes the station unsuitable for wheelchair users.