Edinburgh Waverley to Birmingham New Street: train delays and possible money back
4,367 recorded journeys in the last 12 months with Avanti and CrossCountry. Delay is measured when the train reached Birmingham New Street.
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 Birmingham New Street. The latest incomplete month is marked “to date”.
Recent direction: average delay rose from 5.4 minutes to 9 minutes between the two latest complete months.
| Month | Journeys | On time | 30 minutes late or more | Cancelled | Average delay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | 149 | 61% | 6% | 5% | 7.3 min |
| Jan 2026 | 106 | 64% | 7% | 9% | 7.1 min |
| Feb 2026 | 180 | 71% | 2% | 7% | 4.5 min |
| Mar 2026 | 220 | 65% | 4% | 9% | 5.6 min |
| Apr 2026 | 101 | 66% | 3% | 4% | 5.7 min |
| May 2026 | 173 | 59% | 13% | 8% | 10.6 min |
| Jun 2026 | 427 | 50% | 8% | 5% | 9.5 min |
| Jul 2026 | 600 | 48% | 9% | 8% | 9.6 min |
| Aug 2026 | 589 | 55% | 5% | 5% | 8.3 min |
| Sept 2026 | 483 | 63% | 3% | 3% | 5.4 min |
| Oct 2026 | 506 | 52% | 8% | 6% | 9 min |
| Nov 2026 to date | 25 | 56% | 0% | 0% | 5.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 18:04 CrossCountry | 20 | 90% | 0% | 0% | 0 |
| Wed 06:52 Avanti | 62 | 79% | 5% | 0% | 2 |
| Wed 13:05 CrossCountry | 19 | 84% | 5% | 0% | 0 |
| Tue 12:52 Avanti | 62 | 74% | 5% | 2% | 3 |
| Tue 10:52 Avanti | 62 | 73% | 2% | 0% | 2 |
| Sat 06:52 Avanti | 57 | 72% | 2% | 0% | 4 |
| Sat 08:52 Avanti | 57 | 72% | 0% | 0% | 4 |
| Sun 14:51 Avanti | 48 | 73% | 0% | 0% | 3 |
| Fri 14:52 Avanti | 61 | 70% | 9% | 0% | 3 |
| Tue 16:52 Avanti | 61 | 70% | 2% | 0% | 2 |
| Thu 06:52 Avanti | 63 | 70% | 3% | 0% | 3 |
| Tue 06:52 Avanti | 62 | 69% | 2% | 0% | 4 |
| Wed 08:52 Avanti | 62 | 69% | 2% | 0% | 6 |
| Sun 10:51 Avanti | 48 | 71% | 7% | 0% | 3 |
| Tue 18:04 CrossCountry | 19 | 79% | 0% | 0% | 0 |
| Tue 14:52 Avanti | 62 | 68% | 5% | 0% | 6 |
| Sun 16:51 Avanti | 48 | 67% | 9% | 5% | 5 |
| Mon 06:52 Avanti | 62 | 65% | 3% | 0% | 3 |
| Mon 16:52 Avanti | 62 | 65% | 8% | 0% | 3 |
| Thu 10:52 Avanti | 62 | 65% | 2% | 0% | 4 |
| Sat 10:52 Avanti | 57 | 65% | 2% | 0% | 3 |
| Wed 15:04 CrossCountry | 19 | 74% | 0% | 0% | 0 |
| Sat 12:05 CrossCountry | 16 | 75% | 0% | 0% | 0 |
| Thu 12:52 Avanti | 62 | 63% | 5% | 2% | 5 |
| Thu 14:52 Avanti | 62 | 63% | 0% | 0% | 5 |
| Tue 08:52 Avanti | 62 | 63% | 3% | 0% | 0 |
| Wed 10:52 Avanti | 62 | 63% | 3% | 0% | 3 |
| Sun 12:51 Avanti | 48 | 65% | 2% | 0% | 2 |
| Fri 06:52 Avanti | 61 | 62% | 0% | 0% | 6 |
| Fri 10:52 Avanti | 61 | 62% | 4% | 0% | 5 |
| Mon 08:52 Avanti | 62 | 61% | 10% | 2% | 3 |
| Mon 10:52 Avanti | 62 | 61% | 2% | 2% | 7 |
| Wed 14:52 Avanti | 62 | 61% | 4% | 0% | 10 |
| Fri 18:04 CrossCountry | 20 | 70% | 5% | 5% | 1 |
| Mon 16:05 CrossCountry | 20 | 70% | 0% | 0% | 0 |
| Thu 06:02 CrossCountry | 20 | 70% | 0% | 0% | 0 |
| Thu 11:04 CrossCountry | 20 | 70% | 0% | 0% | 0 |
| Sat 12:52 Avanti | 57 | 60% | 6% | 0% | 3 |
| Tue 06:02 CrossCountry | 19 | 68% | 0% | 0% | 0 |
| Tue 10:05 CrossCountry | 19 | 68% | 5% | 0% | 0 |
| Tue 13:05 CrossCountry | 19 | 68% | 0% | 0% | 0 |
| Wed 18:04 CrossCountry | 19 | 68% | 0% | 0% | 2 |
| Mon 12:52 Avanti | 62 | 58% | 5% | 2% | 5 |
| Mon 14:52 Avanti | 62 | 58% | 9% | 2% | 4 |
| Sat 17:05 CrossCountry | 16 | 69% | 0% | 0% | 0 |
| Fri 08:52 Avanti | 61 | 56% | 12% | 0% | 3 |
| Wed 16:52 Avanti | 61 | 56% | 11% | 2% | 7 |
| Thu 15:04 CrossCountry | 20 | 65% | 0% | 0% | 0 |
| Fri 16:52 Avanti | 60 | 55% | 11% | 2% | 5 |
| Thu 08:52 Avanti | 63 | 54% | 2% | 0% | 5 |
| Tue 07:03 CrossCountry | 19 | 63% | 0% | 0% | 0 |
| Tue 11:04 CrossCountry | 19 | 63% | 5% | 0% | 0 |
| Tue 16:05 CrossCountry | 19 | 63% | 0% | 0% | 0 |
| Thu 16:52 Avanti | 62 | 52% | 11% | 0% | 7 |
| Wed 12:52 Avanti | 62 | 52% | 7% | 0% | 7 |
| Mon 07:03 CrossCountry | 20 | 60% | 5% | 0% | 1 |
| Mon 11:04 CrossCountry | 20 | 60% | 6% | 6% | 2 |
| Thu 18:04 CrossCountry | 20 | 60% | 0% | 0% | 1 |
| Sat 06:02 CrossCountry | 16 | 63% | 6% | 0% | 0 |
| Sat 07:03 CrossCountry | 16 | 63% | 6% | 0% | 0 |
| Sat 10:05 CrossCountry | 16 | 63% | 0% | 0% | 0 |
| Sat 11:05 CrossCountry | 16 | 63% | 0% | 0% | 0 |
| Sat 13:05 CrossCountry | 16 | 63% | 0% | 0% | 1 |
| Fri 12:52 Avanti | 61 | 51% | 7% | 2% | 6 |
| Mon 18:52 Avanti | 62 | 50% | 16% | 0% | 4 |
| Fri 18:52 Avanti | 60 | 50% | 19% | 6% | 7 |
| Thu 18:52 Avanti | 61 | 49% | 17% | 8% | 2 |
| Tue 09:05 CrossCountry | 19 | 58% | 5% | 0% | 0 |
| Tue 12:05 CrossCountry | 19 | 58% | 11% | 0% | 0 |
| Tue 15:04 CrossCountry | 19 | 58% | 6% | 0% | 1 |
| Wed 07:03 CrossCountry | 19 | 58% | 0% | 0% | 3 |
| Wed 08:08 CrossCountry | 19 | 58% | 6% | 0% | 1 |
| Wed 09:05 CrossCountry | 19 | 58% | 6% | 0% | 1 |
| Wed 10:05 CrossCountry | 19 | 58% | 11% | 0% | 0 |
| Wed 11:04 CrossCountry | 19 | 58% | 0% | 0% | 0 |
| Wed 12:05 CrossCountry | 19 | 58% | 5% | 0% | 0 |
| Wed 14:04 CrossCountry | 19 | 58% | 0% | 0% | 0 |
| Wed 16:05 CrossCountry | 19 | 58% | 5% | 5% | 0 |
| Fri 06:02 CrossCountry | 20 | 55% | 0% | 0% | 0 |
| Thu 07:03 CrossCountry | 20 | 55% | 0% | 0% | 0 |
| Thu 08:08 CrossCountry | 20 | 55% | 0% | 0% | 0 |
| Thu 16:05 CrossCountry | 20 | 55% | 0% | 0% | 0 |
| Sun 18:51 Avanti | 18 | 56% | 20% | 0% | 3 |
| Sat 14:52 Avanti | 56 | 45% | 13% | 2% | 8 |
| Tue 08:08 CrossCountry | 19 | 53% | 11% | 0% | 0 |
| Tue 14:04 CrossCountry | 19 | 53% | 11% | 0% | 0 |
| Wed 06:02 CrossCountry | 19 | 53% | 0% | 0% | 2 |
| Wed 18:52 Avanti | 58 | 43% | 23% | 2% | 5 |
| Mon 13:05 CrossCountry | 20 | 50% | 5% | 5% | 0 |
| Thu 09:05 CrossCountry | 20 | 50% | 5% | 0% | 0 |
| Thu 12:05 CrossCountry | 20 | 50% | 5% | 0% | 0 |
| Thu 13:05 CrossCountry | 20 | 50% | 10% | 0% | 0 |
| Tue 18:52 Avanti | 61 | 39% | 11% | 2% | 4 |
| Sat 08:08 CrossCountry | 16 | 50% | 0% | 0% | 0 |
| Fri 11:04 CrossCountry | 20 | 45% | 26% | 0% | 1 |
| Mon 08:08 CrossCountry | 20 | 45% | 5% | 0% | 0 |
| Mon 09:05 CrossCountry | 20 | 45% | 5% | 0% | 0 |
| Thu 10:05 CrossCountry | 20 | 45% | 0% | 0% | 1 |
| Sat 14:04 CrossCountry | 16 | 44% | 13% | 6% | 0 |
| Fri 07:03 CrossCountry | 20 | 40% | 0% | 0% | 0 |
| Fri 12:05 CrossCountry | 20 | 40% | 0% | 0% | 0 |
| Fri 15:04 CrossCountry | 20 | 40% | 18% | 0% | 3 |
| Mon 06:02 CrossCountry | 20 | 40% | 5% | 0% | 1 |
| Mon 12:05 CrossCountry | 20 | 40% | 16% | 0% | 1 |
| Mon 15:04 CrossCountry | 20 | 40% | 5% | 0% | 0 |
| Sat 16:52 Avanti | 55 | 31% | 7% | 2% | 12 |
| Sat 15:04 CrossCountry | 16 | 38% | 7% | 0% | 1 |
| Sat 16:05 CrossCountry | 16 | 38% | 19% | 6% | 0 |
| Fri 10:05 CrossCountry | 20 | 35% | 26% | 5% | 1 |
| Fri 16:05 CrossCountry | 20 | 35% | 11% | 5% | 1 |
| Fri 17:04 CrossCountry | 20 | 35% | 11% | 11% | 1 |
| Mon 14:04 CrossCountry | 20 | 35% | 20% | 0% | 0 |
| Mon 17:04 CrossCountry | 20 | 35% | 10% | 0% | 0 |
| Fri 08:08 CrossCountry | 19 | 32% | 11% | 0% | 0 |
| Tue 17:04 CrossCountry | 19 | 32% | 21% | 0% | 0 |
| Fri 13:05 CrossCountry | 20 | 30% | 5% | 0% | 1 |
| Mon 10:05 CrossCountry | 20 | 30% | 5% | 0% | 0 |
| Thu 14:04 CrossCountry | 20 | 30% | 10% | 5% | 0 |
| Sat 09:05 CrossCountry | 16 | 31% | 0% | 0% | 0 |
| Sat 18:04 CrossCountry | 16 | 31% | 19% | 6% | 0 |
| Sat 18:52 Avanti | 21 | 29% | 32% | 5% | 2 |
| Fri 09:05 CrossCountry | 20 | 25% | 20% | 5% | 0 |
| Thu 17:04 CrossCountry | 20 | 20% | 5% | 5% | 0 |
| Wed 17:04 CrossCountry | 19 | 11% | 11% | 0% | 1 |
| Fri 14:04 CrossCountry | 20 | 10% | 15% | 5% | 0 |
Frequently asked
How often is the Edinburgh Waverley to Birmingham New Street train delayed?
Over the last 12 months, 57% of the 4,367 recorded Edinburgh Waverley to Birmingham New Street journeys arrived within 5 minutes of schedule. 6% arrived at least 30 minutes late. A delay this long may let a passenger claim Delay Repay compensation. 6% did not complete the journey. The train company checks each claim.
Which Edinburgh Waverley to Birmingham New Street train has the strongest on-time record?
The Mon 18:04 (CrossCountry) has the best record after allowing for the number of past journeys. It was on time for 90% of its 20 recorded journeys.
Which Edinburgh Waverley to Birmingham New Street train was at least 30 minutes late most often?
The Sat 18:52 (Avanti) was at least 30 minutes late most often after allowing for the number of past journeys. This happened on 32% of journeys that reached Birmingham New Street. This shows train delays, not whether passengers made claims or received money.
Can I get money back if my Edinburgh Waverley to Birmingham New Street train is late?
You may be able to claim Delay Repay compensation. Arriving 30 to 59 minutes late at Birmingham New Street 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.