Is there a taxi rank at Marden station?
No — Marden station has no taxi rank; the nearest is at Staplehurst, a few miles away. Pre-booking with C Line Cars means your driver is confirmed and waiting when your train arrives, rather than hoping one turns up.
Marden sits east-northeast of Horsmonden, reached via the B2079 and the minor lanes that cross this part of the Weald. It's a short, straightforward run — nothing like the longer motorway routes to the airports — but it's a journey most Horsmonden residents can't make by public transport, because no bus connects the two villages directly.
Marden station itself is on Church Green Lane (TN12 9HS), on the South Eastern Main Line. It's a staffed connection point for London and the Kent coast, but — as covered above — there's no taxi rank there, so arranging your pickup before you travel is what actually gets you home again.
Horsmonden lost its own railway station back in 1961, when the Hawkhurst Branch Line closed — the site is now Old Station Garage. With no train service in the village and only infrequent buses, Marden (and Paddock Wood) are the nearest stations most residents actually use, and a taxi is how they get there.
| Destination | Typical Journey |
|---|---|
| London Bridge | Direct, approx. 55 minutes |
| London Charing Cross | Direct |
| Tonbridge | Approx. 15 minutes |
| Paddock Wood | Approx. 8 minutes |
| Ashford International | Direct connection |
| Canterbury West / Dover Priory / Folkestone Central | Direct connection |
Timetable information current as of September 2026 — always check National Rail Enquiries for live times before you travel.
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Our standard car for a station run — suitable for passengers travelling with normal luggage for a day trip or a longer journey onward from Marden.
Travelling to the station as a family or group? We offer minibus hire — contact us to confirm the right vehicle size for your party.
See minibus hire →We don't publish a flat fare for the Horsmonden–Marden run, since a short local journey like this depends on your exact pickup point — but every fare is agreed with you before you travel, so you know the price in full before the driver sets off. No meter, no surprises at the end of the journey.
📞 Call for a Quote — 01892 800234No, Marden station doesn't have a taxi rank — the nearest rank is at Staplehurst. Pre-booking with us means your driver is confirmed and waiting when your train arrives, rather than relying on availability on the day.
No. Marden station is 3.6 miles from Horsmonden and there is no direct bus link between the two. A pre-booked taxi is the most direct way to make a train connection from the village.
We recommend booking ahead, especially for early trains. This guarantees your driver is confirmed and waiting on the platform side, rather than gambling on the day.
Book ahead and we'll be waiting when you arrive — no rank, no guesswork.
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