It was midway along a branch line from Mellis to the terminus at Eye which opened in 1867.
Yaxley Halt did not open until 20 December 1922[2] and closed in 1931 when passenger trains were withdrawn from the branch.
On inclement days passengers used to shelter under the bridge as the platform was a very basic affair with name board and oil lamp.
[3] Freight traffic continued on the Eye Branch until 1964 when the line closed.
The 1925 1:2500 map indicated a Roman coin was found on the line just to the east of the station.