The Rolleston Junction to Mansfield line, as well as Farnsfield Station, was opened in 1871 by Midland Railway.
The station closed to passengers on 12 August 1929 when the Mansfield to Southwell section, which passed through a mining area closed to passengers in 1929. The railway replaced it with a road motor omnibus service provided in conjunction with the Mansfield and District Tramways Limited connecting with the railway stations between Mansfield and Newark. Freight services continued until 25 June 1964.
The station and goods shed buildings still stand but are now private houses.