Bourne End railway station

Bourne End railway station is located in Buckinghamshire, England, on the Marlow Branch Line between Maidenhead and Marlow. It is situated 7.2 km from Maidenhead and 46.2 km from London Paddington. Services are operated by Great Western Railway. The station was originally named Marlow Road but was renamed Bourne End in 1874 to avoid confusion with the newly opened Marlow station. Constructed in 1854 as part of the Wycombe Railway Company line, it featured wooden viaducts and bridges for access. In 1873, a branch line to Marlow was established, with 1,700 tickets sold in its first week. The station initially had a third platform and sidings; today, these sidings house the Bourne End Auction Rooms. The branch line is locally known as the "Marlow Donkey," referenced by a nearby pub. A waiting room from the station is preserved at Bourne Again Junction on the Fawley Hill Railway. In 1970, the line to High Wycombe closed, though trains continue between Maidenhead and Marlow. Plans are under consideration to reopen the line between Bourne End and High Wycombe. Currently, Bourne End operates as a terminus but functions as a through station, with drivers changing ends at the station. During peak hours, two trains operate on the route, increasing service frequency. The station has two platforms, but only one is accessible from Marlow, limiting its use as a passing loop. Since 2017, there have been no through trains to London Paddington. The ticket office is open daily and on Saturday mornings, with a ...