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 opened on October 31, 1838, under the management of the North Union Railway, initially named Farrington. In October 1857, it was renamed Farington. It became a junction in 1846 when the Blackburn and Preston Railway established its line from , connecting to the main line nearby.