Gresford was situated on what became the GWR's main line to the north. Gresford opened as part of the Shrewsbury and Chester Railway's, Chester to Wrexham line. The line was amalgamated into the GWR in 1854.

Gresford was located close to its village namesake with which it was linked by a very steep path as it was situated half way down a very steep sided valley. Although the station had no goods facilities it did have a single siding running behind the southbound platform. By the time of its closure it had been reduced to halt status and was known as Gresford (for Llay) Halt.

The station site has been developed with housing and the former main line that saw Birkenhead to London Paddington expresses is a single track shadow of its former self.

To see the other stations on the Chester General - Wrexham General line click on the station name: Rhosrobin Halt, Rossett, Pulford, Balderton & Saltney