The station opened on 31 October 1838 under the ownership of the North Union Railway, and was originally named Farrington. In October 1857 it was renamed Farington. It became a junction in 1846 when the Blackburn and Preston Railway opened its line from , which joined the main line a short distance to the south.
The station commenced operations on October 31, 1838, under the control of the North Union Railway, initially called Farrington. In October 1857, it was renamed Farington. It became a junction in 1846 when the Blackburn and Preston Railway opened its line from , which connected to the main line nearby.