By the Kentax Taxis team, based on The Parade in Bourne End since 1997. Last checked 20 October 2026.
A Bourne End to Marlow taxi takes around 10 minutes by road, over a distance of about 3 miles. The train is quicker on paper at 7 to 8 minutes, but it runs once an hour off-peak, and National Rail’s information lists no taxi rank at Marlow station. Call Kentax on 01628 201381 or book online to pre-book the journey at any hour.
How far is Bourne End from Marlow, and how long does it take?
| Option | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Taxi | Around 10 minutes | Door to door, pre-booked, any hour |
| Train | 7 to 8 minutes | Great Western Railway, one train an hour off-peak |
| On foot | About 3 miles | Along the Thames Path, roughly an hour at a steady pace |
By rail, Marlow station is 4.3 km (about 2.7 miles) from Bourne End. By road the distance is about 3 miles.
What are the train times between Bourne End and Marlow?
Great Western Railway runs the service on the Marlow branch line. Off-peak there is one train an hour in each direction, and trains from Maidenhead run through to Marlow, reversing at Bourne End. At peak times a shuttle runs between Bourne End and Marlow every 30 minutes. A rail ticket retailer’s timetable summary gives the last weekday departure from Bourne End to Marlow as about 9.20pm and the last weekend departure as about 7.50pm, so check the exact time for your day.
Marlow station is on Station Approach (SL7 1NT). National Rail’s station information lists neither a taxi rank nor a cab office there, so book a taxi in advance for the return.
When is a taxi better than the train between Bourne End and Marlow?
- After the last train, or in the hour between trains.
- With luggage, children or a group. Our fleet includes 6 and 8-seater MPVs, and child seats are available on request.
- For a night out at Marlow’s restaurants and pubs, when you want a car booked for the way home.
- After a one-way walk on the Thames Path, when you would rather ride back than retrace your steps.
- On Marlow Town Regatta weekend in June, when the town is busy.
- For an airport run, where a direct taxi saves the changes.
If you are travelling alone at a convenient time, the train is usually cheaper.
What is there to do in Marlow?
Marlow is a Georgian market town on the Thames. The suspension bridge, built in 1832 and designed by William Tierney Clark, links Marlow in Buckinghamshire to Bisham in Berkshire. Higginson Park is a 23-acre riverside park, and the Thames Path passes through it. All Saints Church stands beside the bridge, and the High Street has independent shops and restaurants, including Michelin-starred dining. The Marlow Town Regatta and Festival takes place in Higginson Park every June.
Can I book a return taxi from Marlow to Bourne End?
Yes. Book the return before you go out, and give us the venue and the time you expect to finish. Our Marlow taxis page covers the town centre, Marlow Bottom, Little Marlow, Bisham and Globe Business Park. Kentax is your local taxi company in Bourne End, based on The Parade. For the other end of the rail journey, read our guide to a taxi from Bourne End station, and for late returns see our guide to late-night taxis in Bourne End.
Frequently asked questions
How long does a taxi from Bourne End to Marlow take?
Around 10 minutes in normal traffic.
How far is Bourne End from Marlow?
About 3 miles by road. By rail, the two stations are 4.3 km apart.
Is there a train from Bourne End to Marlow?
Yes. It takes 7 to 8 minutes, with one train an hour off-peak.
Can I pre-book a Bourne End to Marlow taxi for a late return?
Yes. We operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Give us the venue, the time and the number of passengers when you book.
Do you cover Little Marlow and Bisham?
Yes. Our Marlow service covers Marlow town centre, Marlow Bottom, Little Marlow, Bisham and Globe Business Park.
Book a taxi from Bourne End to Marlow
Call 01628 201381 or book online. Tell us the address, the time and the number of passengers.
