The station is served by Thameslink trains on the Sutton Loop Line.

It is close to Gander Green Lane, the home ground of Sutton United.

[2] From the W&SR's inception, the District Railway (DR) was a shareholder of the company and had rights to run trains over the line when it was built.

The station opened on 5 January 1930 when full services on the line were extended from South Merton.

[2] All services at West Sutton are operated by Thameslink using Class 700 EMUs.