By the Kentax Taxis team, based on The Parade in Bourne End since 1997. Last checked 17 October 2026.
Kentax runs a 24-hour taxi service in Bourne End, so you can get home at any hour, including after the last train and bus. Late-night cars are pre-booked, because under the council’s licence conditions a private hire driver cannot carry a passenger whose journey was not booked through the operator. Call 01628 201381 or book online, give us your pick-up address and the time you want to leave, and we will send a car.
Are taxis available in Bourne End late at night?
Yes. Our 24-hour taxi service in Bourne End runs seven days a week from our office on The Parade in the village centre. Our dispatch team typically sends a taxi to anywhere in Bourne End within 10 minutes of booking. On Friday and Saturday nights and around Christmas and New Year, book ahead rather than ringing at the last minute.
What time do the last trains and buses leave?
Check the day you are travelling, because last departures vary. Off-peak, the Marlow branch line runs once an hour in each direction between Maidenhead, Bourne End and Marlow. Bourne End station has no taxi rank, so anyone arriving on a late train needs a car booked in advance.
Buses are run by Carousel Buses: service 36 to High Wycombe and service 37 between High Wycombe, Bourne End, Cookham and Maidenhead. Evening buses are less frequent than daytime ones. If the last service has gone, or you would be left waiting on a platform, a taxi is the practical choice.
How do I get home from a night out in Marlow or Cookham?
Book the return before you go out, not when you are ready to leave. Give us the venue, the time you expect to finish and the number of people, and call if plans change. We cover Marlow, Wooburn Green and High Wycombe from Bourne End, and our guide to taxis in Cookham explains how to book from the next station down the line.
How can I check that a late-night taxi is legitimate?
Late at night it matters that the car you get into is the one you booked. For vehicles licensed in Buckinghamshire:
- Only get into a private hire car you have booked. The council’s licence conditions say a private hire driver must not carry a passenger whose journey was not pre-booked through the licensed operator, and must not stop on a taxi rank.
- Ask the driver for the name the booking is under before you get in.
- Look for the council-issued licence plate on the vehicle and the council driver’s badge.
- Expect the fare you were quoted. A private hire driver cannot charge more than the fare agreed with the operator, or more than the taximeter shows where one is fitted and no fare was agreed.
What about early-morning and airport runs?
The same 24-hour service covers early flights. Book the night before and give us your flight number and departure time. Our Heathrow taxi service has fixed fares from Bourne End, and the terminal-by-terminal guide explains which terminal to ask for.
Frequently asked questions
How quickly can a taxi reach me at night?
Within Bourne End our dispatch team typically sends a car within 10 minutes of booking. On busy nights, booking ahead is safer.
Can I book a late-night taxi for a group?
Yes. Our fleet includes estate cars and 6 and 8-seater MPVs. For larger groups, see our minibus hire.
Can I book a 4am pick-up tonight?
Yes. Call or book online with your address, the pick-up time and your destination, and we will confirm the booking.
Is there a taxi rank at Bourne End station?
No. National Rail’s station information says advance booking is essential. Read our guide to a taxi from Bourne End station.
Book a late-night taxi in Bourne End
Call 01628 201381 or book online. Give us the address, the time and the number of passengers.
