Crewe to Glasgow Central: train delays and possible money back
2,279 recorded journeys in the last 12 months with Avanti. Delay is measured when the train reached Glasgow Central.
If your train arrives 30 to 59 minutes late, you may be able to claim Delay Repay compensation worth half of a one-way ticket price. At 60 minutes late or more, it may be worth the full one-way ticket price. The train company checks your ticket, journey and claim before deciding whether to pay.
How this journey has changed
Monthly performance measured when trains reached Glasgow Central. The latest incomplete month is marked “to date”.
Recent direction: average delay rose from 15.7 minutes to 19.7 minutes between the two latest complete months.
| Month | Journeys | On time | 30 minutes late or more | Cancelled | Average delay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sept 2025 | 202 | 55% | 9% | 2% | 8.3 min |
| Oct 2025 | 199 | 43% | 16% | 5% | 12.4 min |
| Nov 2025 | 204 | 30% | 17% | 22% | 15.1 min |
| Dec 2025 | 158 | 39% | 13% | 10% | 12 min |
| Jan 2026 | 106 | 61% | 11% | 4% | 7.8 min |
| Feb 2026 | 193 | 56% | 11% | 5% | 9.6 min |
| Mar 2026 | 143 | 52% | 9% | 28% | 6.3 min |
| Apr 2026 | 105 | 57% | 7% | 2% | 8.4 min |
| May 2026 | 220 | 45% | 17% | 6% | 12.3 min |
| Jun 2026 | 216 | 45% | 22% | 5% | 15.7 min |
| Jul 2026 | 238 | 35% | 29% | 8% | 19.7 min |
| Aug 2026 to date | 34 | 53% | 12% | 3% | 13.9 min |
Every departure, ranked
Same booked train and weekday, checked over a year. Sorted by on-time record.
| Train | Journeys | On time | 30 minutes late or more | 60 minutes late or more | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 07:27 | 49 | 82% | 6% | 2% | 1 |
| Fri 07:27 | 47 | 79% | 0% | 0% | 1 |
| Tue 07:27 | 47 | 79% | 2% | 0% | 3 |
| Wed 10:09 | 49 | 78% | 4% | 0% | 1 |
| Wed 07:27 | 49 | 78% | 2% | 2% | 3 |
| Fri 10:09 | 47 | 68% | 7% | 0% | 1 |
| Sun 14:09 | 31 | 71% | 0% | 0% | 3 |
| Mon 07:27 | 46 | 67% | 0% | 0% | 5 |
| Tue 10:09 | 48 | 65% | 4% | 0% | 3 |
| Thu 10:09 | 49 | 63% | 4% | 0% | 3 |
| Sun 12:57 | 40 | 63% | 10% | 0% | 1 |
| Sun 11:58 | 39 | 62% | 14% | 3% | 2 |
| Sun 12:10 | 31 | 61% | 7% | 0% | 3 |
| Sun 10:58 | 39 | 59% | 6% | 0% | 3 |
| Fri 14:10 | 46 | 57% | 19% | 7% | 3 |
| Mon 10:09 | 47 | 55% | 5% | 0% | 4 |
| Tue 14:10 | 48 | 54% | 9% | 0% | 5 |
| Sun 16:09 | 30 | 57% | 7% | 0% | 3 |
| Fri 12:09 | 48 | 52% | 20% | 4% | 2 |
| Wed 14:10 | 46 | 52% | 19% | 5% | 3 |
| Tue 12:09 | 47 | 51% | 14% | 0% | 3 |
| Thu 14:10 | 47 | 49% | 16% | 2% | 2 |
| Sat 07:54 | 45 | 49% | 14% | 0% | 2 |
| Sat 12:09 | 40 | 48% | 25% | 0% | 4 |
| Wed 12:09 | 49 | 45% | 19% | 2% | 2 |
| Thu 12:09 | 49 | 43% | 16% | 2% | 4 |
| Mon 14:10 | 45 | 42% | 21% | 2% | 3 |
| Sat 16:09 | 39 | 41% | 16% | 5% | 1 |
| Tue 20:09 | 47 | 38% | 18% | 7% | 3 |
| Sun 18:09 | 32 | 41% | 17% | 3% | 3 |
| Wed 20:09 | 49 | 37% | 26% | 12% | 6 |
| Tue 18:09 | 46 | 37% | 12% | 2% | 4 |
| Mon 16:09 | 47 | 34% | 12% | 5% | 5 |
| Thu 20:09 | 48 | 33% | 20% | 4% | 3 |
| Fri 16:09 | 46 | 33% | 24% | 5% | 4 |
| Mon 18:09 | 47 | 32% | 23% | 2% | 4 |
| Mon 12:09 | 47 | 30% | 24% | 7% | 5 |
| Mon 20:09 | 47 | 30% | 12% | 2% | 4 |
| Fri 20:09 | 47 | 28% | 30% | 5% | 4 |
| Thu 16:09 | 48 | 27% | 11% | 2% | 2 |
| Sat 18:09 | 39 | 28% | 20% | 3% | 4 |
| Wed 18:09 | 49 | 24% | 36% | 11% | 5 |
| Fri 18:09 | 48 | 23% | 29% | 7% | 3 |
| Tue 16:09 | 47 | 21% | 14% | 2% | 5 |
| Thu 18:09 | 48 | 21% | 27% | 5% | 4 |
| Wed 16:09 | 49 | 20% | 20% | 2% | 5 |
Frequently asked
How often is the Crewe to Glasgow Central train delayed?
Over the last 12 months, 46% of the 2,279 recorded Crewe to Glasgow Central journeys arrived within 5 minutes of schedule. 15% arrived at least 30 minutes late. A delay this long may let a passenger claim Delay Repay compensation. 8% did not complete the journey. The train company checks each claim.
Which Crewe to Glasgow Central train has the strongest on-time record?
The Thu 07:27 has the best record after allowing for the number of past journeys. It was on time for 82% of its 49 recorded journeys.
Which Crewe to Glasgow Central train was at least 30 minutes late most often?
The Wed 18:09 was at least 30 minutes late most often after allowing for the number of past journeys. This happened on 36% of journeys that reached Glasgow Central. This shows train delays, not whether passengers made claims or received money.
Can I get money back if my Crewe to Glasgow Central train is late?
You may be able to claim Delay Repay compensation. Arriving 30 to 59 minutes late at Glasgow Central may mean compensation worth half of a one-way ticket price. Arriving 60 minutes late or more may mean compensation worth the full one-way ticket price. The train company checks your ticket, journey and claim before deciding.