An extension to West Kirby was completed twenty years later, including Thurstaston station which opened on 19 April 1886.

Heavy anti-aircraft gun emplacements were built on land to the west of the station, which have since been grassed over.

[3] Despite regular seasonal tourist use of the station, passenger numbers generally remained low.

[5] The track continued to be used for freight transportation and driver training for another eight years, closing on 7 May 1962.

[3] One of two visitor centres for the Wirral Country Park is located on the station site.