Glasgow Central to Crewe: train delays and possible money back
2,331 recorded journeys in the last 12 months with Avanti. Delay is measured when the train reached Crewe.
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 Crewe. The latest incomplete month is marked “to date”.
Recent direction: average delay rose from 10.1 minutes to 12.2 minutes between the two latest complete months.
| Month | Journeys | On time | 30 minutes late or more | Cancelled | Average delay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sept 2025 | 204 | 72% | 5% | <1% | 4 min |
| Oct 2025 | 205 | 61% | 10% | 4% | 9.3 min |
| Nov 2025 | 215 | 39% | 14% | 7% | 14 min |
| Dec 2025 | 170 | 57% | 5% | 5% | 6.9 min |
| Jan 2026 | 109 | 73% | 7% | 6% | 4.2 min |
| Feb 2026 | 189 | 64% | 10% | 2% | 9.4 min |
| Mar 2026 | 157 | 69% | 7% | 5% | 6.2 min |
| Apr 2026 | 103 | 68% | 2% | 3% | 4.4 min |
| May 2026 | 217 | 64% | 6% | 5% | 6.2 min |
| Jun 2026 | 214 | 54% | 9% | 4% | 10.1 min |
| Jul 2026 | 241 | 46% | 16% | 4% | 12.2 min |
| Aug 2026 to date | 31 | 61% | 0% | 13% | 3.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 05:48 | 49 | 82% | 2% | 0% | 2 |
| Tue 13:36 | 36 | 83% | 0% | 0% | 1 |
| Thu 05:48 | 49 | 80% | 4% | 2% | 2 |
| Wed 09:39 | 37 | 81% | 8% | 3% | 1 |
| Tue 05:48 | 49 | 78% | 0% | 0% | 1 |
| Mon 13:36 | 35 | 80% | 6% | 0% | 0 |
| Wed 11:56 | 47 | 74% | 6% | 0% | 0 |
| Fri 09:39 | 37 | 76% | 0% | 0% | 2 |
| Sat 08:00 | 39 | 74% | 3% | 0% | 1 |
| Sat 05:48 | 41 | 73% | 7% | 2% | 0 |
| Fri 13:36 | 36 | 72% | 3% | 0% | 1 |
| Tue 09:39 | 36 | 72% | 0% | 0% | 0 |
| Wed 05:48 | 49 | 69% | 9% | 0% | 2 |
| Thu 09:39 | 38 | 71% | 16% | 3% | 0 |
| Mon 08:00 | 47 | 68% | 2% | 0% | 1 |
| Sun 15:55 | 31 | 71% | 6% | 3% | 0 |
| Mon 09:39 | 35 | 69% | 9% | 3% | 1 |
| Thu 13:36 | 37 | 68% | 8% | 3% | 0 |
| Wed 13:36 | 37 | 68% | 6% | 3% | 4 |
| Tue 11:56 | 48 | 65% | 4% | 0% | 2 |
| Wed 08:00 | 48 | 63% | 4% | 0% | 0 |
| Thu 11:56 | 47 | 60% | 13% | 2% | 2 |
| Wed 15:57 | 47 | 60% | 18% | 11% | 2 |
| Sun 09:46 | 32 | 63% | 3% | 3% | 0 |
| Sun 13:55 | 32 | 63% | 10% | 0% | 1 |
| Tue 17:30 | 48 | 58% | 8% | 0% | 0 |
| Sun 11:55 | 31 | 61% | 3% | 0% | 1 |
| Fri 08:00 | 48 | 56% | 7% | 2% | 3 |
| Mon 05:48 | 48 | 56% | 5% | 0% | 6 |
| Sun 18:34 | 32 | 59% | 6% | 3% | 0 |
| Thu 08:00 | 49 | 55% | 4% | 2% | 3 |
| Mon 15:57 | 47 | 55% | 11% | 0% | 0 |
| Mon 11:56 | 47 | 55% | 9% | 0% | 1 |
| Tue 08:00 | 48 | 52% | 2% | 0% | 1 |
| Fri 11:56 | 48 | 52% | 7% | 2% | 2 |
| Tue 15:57 | 47 | 51% | 13% | 0% | 2 |
| Mon 17:30 | 48 | 50% | 5% | 0% | 4 |
| Sun 17:34 | 40 | 50% | 13% | 0% | 1 |
| Sat 11:56 | 40 | 50% | 11% | 3% | 3 |
| Thu 17:30 | 49 | 47% | 11% | 2% | 4 |
| Fri 15:57 | 48 | 46% | 11% | 7% | 2 |
| Thu 15:57 | 47 | 45% | 16% | 2% | 3 |
| Wed 17:30 | 48 | 44% | 17% | 7% | 6 |
| Fri 17:30 | 47 | 43% | 16% | 7% | 2 |
| Sat 17:30 | 42 | 43% | 17% | 7% | 1 |
| Sat 15:57 | 39 | 33% | 27% | 9% | 6 |
Frequently asked
How often is the Glasgow Central to Crewe train delayed?
Over the last 12 months, 59% of the 2,331 recorded Glasgow Central to Crewe journeys arrived within 5 minutes of schedule. 9% arrived at least 30 minutes late. A delay this long may let a passenger claim Delay Repay compensation. 4% did not complete the journey. The train company checks each claim.
Which Glasgow Central to Crewe train has the strongest on-time record?
The Fri 05:48 has the best record after allowing for the number of past journeys. It was on time for 82% of its 49 recorded journeys.
Which Glasgow Central to Crewe train was at least 30 minutes late most often?
The Sat 15:57 was at least 30 minutes late most often after allowing for the number of past journeys. This happened on 27% of journeys that reached Crewe. This shows train delays, not whether passengers made claims or received money.
Can I get money back if my Glasgow Central to Crewe train is late?
You may be able to claim Delay Repay compensation. Arriving 30 to 59 minutes late at Crewe 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.