By the Kentax Taxis team, based on The Parade in Bourne End since 1997. Last checked 17 October 2026.
Cookham station has no taxi rank and no cab office, and National Rail tells passengers to book in advance. Its station poster lists Kentax among the local operators to contact. Call 01628 201381 or book online for a pre-booked taxi from Cookham village, Cookham Rise or Cookham Dean to the station, Bourne End, Marlow, Maidenhead or Heathrow, at any hour.
Is there a taxi rank at Cookham station?
No. National Rail’s station poster for Cookham says the station has no taxi rank or cab office, that advance booking is essential, and gives Kentax’s number, 01628 201381, as one of the local options. Cookham station is the stop before Bourne End on the Marlow branch line, between Furze Platt and Bourne End. Cookham village and the High Street are a 10 to 15 minute walk from the station via The Pound, so a taxi saves the walk with luggage or after dark.
Which parts of Cookham do we cover?
We take pre-booked journeys across Cookham: the village and High Street, Cookham Rise close to the station, Cookham Dean and Cookham Moor. From there we run to Bourne End, Marlow, Maidenhead and Heathrow. Kentax is a local taxi company in Bourne End, based on The Parade, the next station along the line, and we have run taxis in the area since 1997.
How far is Cookham from Bourne End, Marlow and Maidenhead by train?
| From Cookham to | By train | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Bourne End | Under 10 minutes | The next station along the branch |
| Maidenhead | Under 10 minutes | Via Furze Platt |
| Marlow | About 15 minutes | The train reverses at Bourne End |
Times are taken from a sample Great Western Railway timetable and vary by train. Off-peak there is one train an hour in each direction, and at peak times there are two. Bus service 37 also links Cookham with Bourne End, Furze Platt and Maidenhead, and since 21 June 2026 it has run up to every 30 minutes on weekdays. A taxi covers the gaps: the hour between trains, the evenings, and journeys the rail line does not serve.
What can I do in Cookham with a taxi for one leg of the trip?
- The Stanley Spencer Gallery on the High Street, which shows the largest collection of Spencer’s paintings anywhere. The exhibition Love and Landscape: Stanley Spencer in Suffolk runs until 1 November 2026.
- Walks from Cookham Moor along the Thames Path to Cock Marsh, on National Trust land.
- Winter Hill and the Cookham Dean commons, also National Trust.
- The weekly Metre Market in Cookham Dean, held every Friday.
Many walkers go from Cookham to Marlow, about 7 miles, and take the train back. With a pre-booked taxi you can finish when you like, whatever the timetable says.
How far is Heathrow from Cookham?
Cookham is a similar distance from Heathrow as Bourne End, so allow 30 to 40 minutes in normal traffic. Fixed fares from Bourne End start at the price on our Heathrow taxi service page. For a Cookham quote, use our quote form, and read the terminal-by-terminal guide to choose the right terminal.
Can I book a larger vehicle or a child seat?
Yes. Our fleet includes estate cars and 6 and 8-seater MPVs, and child seats are available on request. For wheelchair-accessible travel, see our specialist services. For groups of 9 or more, see our minibus hire.
Frequently asked questions
Is Cookham in Berkshire or Buckinghamshire?
Berkshire. Cookham is in the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead. Bourne End is across the Thames in Buckinghamshire, and Bourne End railway bridge links the two banks.
How do I book a taxi in Cookham?
Call 01628 201381 or use our online booking form. Give your pick-up address, destination, travel time and the number of passengers and bags. Pre-booking is needed because there is no rank in the village or at the station.
How long does the train from Cookham to Maidenhead take?
Under 10 minutes. Off-peak, trains run once an hour in each direction.
Can you collect me from Cookham station?
Yes, by advance booking. Give us your train’s arrival time and we will plan the pick-up around it. For the next station along, read our guide to a taxi from Bourne End station.
Book a taxi in Cookham
Call 01628 201381 or book online. Tell us the address, the time and the number of passengers.
Sources
- Cookham station poster, National Rail
- Cookham railway station, Wikipedia
- Great Western Railway JourneyCheck, Bourne End departures
- Network review from 21 June 2026, Carousel Buses
- Stanley Spencer Gallery, Visit Windsor
- Cookham, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead
- Things to do at Cookham Commons, National Trust
- Cookham, Visit Thames
