The station had four platforms linked together at the east end by a generously sized circulation area.

[2] This area contained a tightly spaced network of sidings linked by wagon turntables.

As well as a traffic from the quayside there was (according to the 1928 map) a sawmill, corn mill and an icehouse all served by rail.

In 1872 the addition of a curve at Haddiscoe High Level allowed a direct all stations service to run to Lowestoft.

At the beginning of the 20th century a line was built from Yarmouth South Town to Lowestoft via Gorleston and opened in 1903.

Its primary function was to aid the development of the area as a resort although it also offered a more direct route from Lowestoft.

The nationalisation era started brightly for the station with a dedicated named service - the Easterling - commencing operation on 4 July 1950.

As early as 1955 the British Transport Commission had identified the line north of Beccles to Great Yarmouth as a candidate for closure with all trains being diverted via Lowestoft.

For some years in the late 1950s Bird's Eye sent out food in containerised wagons from the station goods yard.