History
The station was opened on 8 October 1849, on a route from Guildford via Ash Green and Tongham. The line from Aldershot station opened in 1870 and was electrified on 4 July 1937. Passenger services via Ash Green station and Tongham ceased on the same date.
| Preceding station | Disused railways | Following station | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tongham station | British Railways Southern Region |
Terminus | ||
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