Brampton operated as a junction station from opening in 1836, linking with a short branch line of the Brampton Railway, known locally as "The Dandy". The line, which was initially horse-drawn, ran into the town, terminating at Brampton Town. This short branch line was taken over by the North Eastern Railway in 1912, with the track relaid and locomotive operated services resuming from August 1913, with a break from 1917 to 1920. The line was closed in October 1923, with most of the former route now serving as a public footpath.