Motherwell to Glasgow Central: train delays and possible money back
1,108 recorded journeys in the last 12 months with Avanti and CrossCountry and TransPennine. 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 fell from 19.8 minutes to 16.2 minutes between the two latest complete months.
| Month | Journeys | On time | 30 minutes late or more | Cancelled | Average delay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 260 | 37% | 18% | 5% | 14.7 min |
| Nov 2025 | 261 | 31% | 16% | 18% | 13.3 min |
| Dec 2025 | 202 | 29% | 18% | 10% | 15.7 min |
| Jan 2026 | 140 | 51% | 7% | 6% | 8 min |
| Feb 2026 | 248 | 50% | 11% | 6% | 10.8 min |
| Mar 2026 | 270 | 39% | 8% | 39% | 7.8 min |
| Apr 2026 | 118 | 48% | 8% | 3% | 10.6 min |
| May 2026 | 217 | 41% | 18% | 4% | 14.5 min |
| Jun 2026 | 296 | 43% | 20% | 7% | 14.8 min |
| Jul 2026 | 338 | 26% | 27% | 11% | 19.8 min |
| Aug 2026 | 334 | 33% | 19% | 5% | 16.2 min |
| Sept 2026 to date | 184 | 34% | 16% | 1% | 12.8 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 21:52 Avanti | 53 | 47% | 4% | 0% | 3 |
| Wed 22:55 Avanti | 52 | 46% | 24% | 6% | 1 |
| Sat 15:00 Avanti | 30 | 50% | 22% | 0% | 3 |
| Tue 21:52 Avanti | 53 | 45% | 14% | 4% | 2 |
| Fri 15:01 Avanti | 33 | 48% | 27% | 9% | 0 |
| Fri 15:00 Avanti | 21 | 52% | 15% | 0% | 1 |
| Tue 15:00 Avanti | 21 | 52% | 21% | 0% | 2 |
| Fri 22:55 Avanti | 55 | 44% | 21% | 6% | 8 |
| Tue 22:55 Avanti | 53 | 43% | 20% | 6% | 2 |
| Mon 22:55 Avanti | 53 | 43% | 13% | 0% | 5 |
| Sat 15:01 Avanti | 15 | 53% | 36% | 0% | 1 |
| Wed 15:01 Avanti | 33 | 45% | 24% | 3% | 0 |
| Wed 15:00 Avanti | 21 | 48% | 10% | 0% | 1 |
| Thu 22:55 Avanti | 54 | 39% | 31% | 12% | 3 |
| Thu 15:01 Avanti | 34 | 41% | 15% | 0% | 1 |
| Tue 15:01 Avanti | 32 | 41% | 10% | 0% | 1 |
| Thu 15:00 Avanti | 21 | 43% | 16% | 5% | 2 |
| Sat 22:55 Avanti | 28 | 39% | 23% | 8% | 2 |
| Thu 21:52 Avanti | 55 | 35% | 17% | 2% | 1 |
| Fri 21:02 CrossCountry | 16 | 44% | 8% | 0% | 3 |
| Wed 21:52 Avanti | 53 | 32% | 22% | 8% | 3 |
| Fri 21:52 Avanti | 55 | 31% | 13% | 4% | 3 |
| Mon 15:00 Avanti | 20 | 30% | 17% | 6% | 2 |
| Sat 22:54 Avanti | 21 | 29% | 35% | 5% | 1 |
| Mon 15:01 Avanti | 32 | 25% | 37% | 7% | 2 |
| Fri 21:58 CrossCountry | 15 | 20% | 38% | 8% | 2 |
Frequently asked
How often is the Motherwell to Glasgow Central train delayed?
Over the last 12 months, 42% of the 1,108 recorded Motherwell to Glasgow Central journeys arrived within 5 minutes of schedule. 18% 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 Motherwell to Glasgow Central train has the strongest on-time record?
The Mon 21:52 (Avanti) has the best record after allowing for the number of past journeys. It was on time for 47% of its 53 recorded journeys.
Which Motherwell to Glasgow Central train was at least 30 minutes late most often?
The Mon 15:01 (Avanti) was at least 30 minutes late most often after allowing for the number of past journeys. This happened on 37% 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 Motherwell 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.