Milton Keynes Central to Crewe: train delays and possible money back
1,726 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 4.7 minutes to 5.4 minutes between the two latest complete months.
| Month | Journeys | On time | 30 minutes late or more | Cancelled | Average delay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sept 2025 | 150 | 67% | 3% | 0% | 5.4 min |
| Oct 2025 | 169 | 52% | 6% | 2% | 9.7 min |
| Nov 2025 | 161 | 61% | 3% | 3% | 5.8 min |
| Dec 2025 | 112 | 63% | 3% | 5% | 5.4 min |
| Jan 2026 | 94 | 69% | 5% | 5% | 6.8 min |
| Feb 2026 | 124 | 77% | 4% | 2% | 4.7 min |
| Mar 2026 | 133 | 79% | 0% | 2% | 2.7 min |
| Apr 2026 | 76 | 86% | 0% | 0% | 2.3 min |
| May 2026 | 143 | 65% | 4% | 4% | 5.9 min |
| Jun 2026 | 131 | 66% | 2% | 4% | 4.7 min |
| Jul 2026 | 150 | 65% | 4% | 3% | 5.4 min |
| Aug 2026 to date | 31 | 74% | 3% | 7% | 4.1 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 07:52 | 46 | 89% | 0% | 0% | 1 |
| Fri 07:52 | 49 | 86% | 0% | 0% | 1 |
| Sun 08:45 | 15 | 93% | 7% | 0% | 0 |
| Mon 07:05 | 46 | 83% | 0% | 0% | 0 |
| Wed 07:52 | 50 | 82% | 0% | 0% | 0 |
| Sun 11:39 | 24 | 83% | 0% | 0% | 1 |
| Thu 07:00 | 51 | 76% | 2% | 0% | 1 |
| Sat 06:52 | 44 | 75% | 0% | 0% | 2 |
| Thu 07:52 | 50 | 74% | 0% | 0% | 1 |
| Fri 07:00 | 49 | 73% | 2% | 0% | 0 |
| Wed 06:17 | 50 | 72% | 0% | 0% | 0 |
| Mon 07:00 | 50 | 72% | 0% | 0% | 1 |
| Tue 07:52 | 50 | 72% | 0% | 0% | 1 |
| Tue 07:05 | 49 | 71% | 2% | 0% | 0 |
| Tue 06:17 | 48 | 71% | 0% | 0% | 1 |
| Fri 06:17 | 49 | 69% | 0% | 0% | 0 |
| Wed 07:00 | 50 | 68% | 0% | 0% | 2 |
| Sun 09:34 | 26 | 73% | 4% | 4% | 2 |
| Sun 11:34 | 33 | 70% | 0% | 0% | 0 |
| Fri 07:05 | 48 | 67% | 2% | 0% | 2 |
| Tue 07:00 | 50 | 66% | 0% | 0% | 4 |
| Wed 07:05 | 50 | 64% | 4% | 2% | 0 |
| Sun 09:39 | 20 | 70% | 5% | 0% | 1 |
| Sun 10:35 | 27 | 67% | 4% | 0% | 1 |
| Thu 07:05 | 51 | 61% | 2% | 0% | 1 |
| Thu 06:17 | 51 | 61% | 2% | 0% | 0 |
| Mon 06:17 | 46 | 61% | 2% | 0% | 0 |
| Sun 10:40 | 19 | 68% | 0% | 0% | 1 |
| Sun 08:57 | 21 | 67% | 0% | 0% | 1 |
| Sat 07:00 | 39 | 59% | 5% | 0% | 2 |
| Sat 06:38 | 45 | 53% | 7% | 0% | 1 |
| Sun 22:42 | 43 | 47% | 12% | 2% | 0 |
| Sat 21:46 | 44 | 27% | 18% | 7% | 0 |
Frequently asked
How often is the Milton Keynes Central to Crewe train delayed?
Over the last 12 months, 68% of the 1,726 recorded Milton Keynes Central to Crewe journeys arrived within 5 minutes of schedule. 3% arrived at least 30 minutes late. A delay this long may let a passenger claim Delay Repay compensation. 2% did not complete the journey. The train company checks each claim.
Which Milton Keynes Central to Crewe train has the strongest on-time record?
The Mon 07:52 has the best record after allowing for the number of past journeys. It was on time for 89% of its 46 recorded journeys.
Which Milton Keynes Central to Crewe train was at least 30 minutes late most often?
The Sat 21:46 was at least 30 minutes late most often after allowing for the number of past journeys. This happened on 18% of journeys that reached Crewe. This shows train delays, not whether passengers made claims or received money.
Can I get money back if my Milton Keynes 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.