London Euston to Edinburgh Waverley: train delays and possible money back
2,433 recorded journeys in the last 12 months with Avanti. Delay is measured when the train reached Edinburgh Waverley.
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 Edinburgh Waverley. The latest incomplete month is marked “to date”.
Recent direction: average delay rose from 12.1 minutes to 16 minutes between the two latest complete months.
| Month | Journeys | On time | 30 minutes late or more | Cancelled | Average delay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | 136 | 43% | 20% | 10% | 13.4 min |
| Jan 2026 | 95 | 52% | 11% | 5% | 9.5 min |
| Feb 2026 | 164 | 56% | 13% | 4% | 11.2 min |
| Mar 2026 | 199 | 64% | 11% | 6% | 9.1 min |
| Apr 2026 | 89 | 58% | 8% | 2% | 7.7 min |
| May 2026 | 154 | 40% | 18% | 5% | 15.7 min |
| Jun 2026 | 155 | 42% | 15% | 7% | 15.1 min |
| Jul 2026 | 181 | 32% | 31% | 14% | 22.7 min |
| Aug 2026 | 175 | 38% | 16% | 6% | 14.3 min |
| Sept 2026 | 170 | 47% | 14% | 0% | 12.1 min |
| Oct 2026 | 171 | 41% | 18% | 5% | 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 06:33 | 61 | 69% | 0% | 0% | 4 |
| Mon 06:33 | 59 | 68% | 7% | 4% | 4 |
| Fri 06:33 | 61 | 62% | 5% | 0% | 3 |
| Thu 06:33 | 63 | 60% | 8% | 0% | 3 |
| Wed 08:40 | 54 | 61% | 11% | 2% | 1 |
| Sun 09:52 | 31 | 61% | 7% | 4% | 3 |
| Thu 08:40 | 55 | 56% | 13% | 2% | 2 |
| Wed 06:33 | 62 | 55% | 10% | 3% | 0 |
| Sat 06:16 | 51 | 53% | 14% | 0% | 1 |
| Sat 08:40 | 41 | 54% | 5% | 0% | 3 |
| Thu 14:40 | 52 | 52% | 13% | 0% | 4 |
| Tue 12:40 | 54 | 50% | 12% | 4% | 5 |
| Wed 10:40 | 54 | 50% | 25% | 4% | 1 |
| Sun 07:48 | 19 | 58% | 13% | 0% | 3 |
| Sun 16:39 | 30 | 53% | 8% | 0% | 5 |
| Sat 10:40 | 40 | 50% | 11% | 3% | 3 |
| Mon 08:40 | 54 | 46% | 19% | 8% | 1 |
| Mon 12:40 | 54 | 46% | 18% | 0% | 5 |
| Tue 16:40 | 54 | 46% | 14% | 4% | 5 |
| Fri 08:40 | 53 | 45% | 8% | 2% | 2 |
| Mon 14:40 | 54 | 43% | 24% | 8% | 3 |
| Thu 10:40 | 54 | 43% | 23% | 2% | 2 |
| Mon 16:40 | 54 | 41% | 25% | 4% | 3 |
| Wed 16:40 | 52 | 40% | 28% | 8% | 2 |
| Mon 10:40 | 54 | 39% | 15% | 4% | 2 |
| Tue 10:40 | 54 | 39% | 12% | 2% | 4 |
| Tue 14:40 | 54 | 39% | 15% | 6% | 2 |
| Wed 14:40 | 54 | 37% | 20% | 4% | 5 |
| Fri 12:40 | 53 | 36% | 16% | 4% | 4 |
| Fri 14:40 | 53 | 36% | 20% | 4% | 4 |
| Thu 12:40 | 54 | 35% | 20% | 4% | 3 |
| Thu 16:40 | 54 | 35% | 25% | 0% | 2 |
| Tue 08:40 | 54 | 35% | 10% | 2% | 3 |
| Sun 12:39 | 31 | 39% | 11% | 0% | 4 |
| Sat 12:40 | 42 | 36% | 16% | 3% | 4 |
| Fri 10:40 | 53 | 34% | 24% | 8% | 3 |
| Fri 16:40 | 53 | 34% | 42% | 0% | 5 |
| Wed 12:40 | 54 | 33% | 30% | 6% | 4 |
| Sun 14:39 | 30 | 37% | 12% | 0% | 5 |
| Sat 14:40 | 41 | 29% | 24% | 8% | 3 |
| Sat 16:40 | 42 | 24% | 22% | 3% | 10 |
Frequently asked
How often is the London Euston to Edinburgh Waverley train delayed?
Over the last 12 months, 47% of the 2,433 recorded London Euston to Edinburgh Waverley 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. 6% did not complete the journey. The train company checks each claim.
Which London Euston to Edinburgh Waverley train has the strongest on-time record?
The Tue 06:33 has the best record after allowing for the number of past journeys. It was on time for 69% of its 61 recorded journeys.
Which London Euston to Edinburgh Waverley train was at least 30 minutes late most often?
The Fri 16:40 was at least 30 minutes late most often after allowing for the number of past journeys. This happened on 42% of journeys that reached Edinburgh Waverley. This shows train delays, not whether passengers made claims or received money.
Can I get money back if my London Euston to Edinburgh Waverley train is late?
You may be able to claim Delay Repay compensation. Arriving 30 to 59 minutes late at Edinburgh Waverley 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.