Motherwell to Lancaster: train delays and possible money back
3,774 recorded journeys in the last 12 months with Avanti. Delay is measured when the train reached Lancaster.
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 Lancaster. The latest incomplete month is marked “to date”.
Recent direction: average delay fell from 6.2 minutes to 3.8 minutes between the two latest complete months.
| Month | Journeys | On time | 30 minutes late or more | Cancelled | Average delay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 300 | 61% | 6% | 5% | 7.2 min |
| Nov 2025 | 304 | 37% | 4% | 15% | 8.5 min |
| Dec 2025 | 238 | 56% | 3% | 13% | 6 min |
| Jan 2026 | 158 | 77% | 2% | 3% | 3.6 min |
| Feb 2026 | 287 | 72% | 7% | 4% | 5.6 min |
| Mar 2026 | 301 | 64% | 5% | 6% | 7.1 min |
| Apr 2026 | 128 | 77% | <1% | 2% | 3.3 min |
| May 2026 | 249 | 72% | 5% | 2% | 5.6 min |
| Jun 2026 | 298 | 70% | 4% | 2% | 6.3 min |
| Jul 2026 | 316 | 55% | 4% | 9% | 6.2 min |
| Aug 2026 | 312 | 72% | 2% | 3% | 3.8 min |
| Sept 2026 to date | 183 | 83% | 1% | 1% | 2.5 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 | 55 | 85% | 0% | 0% | 2 |
| Tue 06:04 | 54 | 85% | 0% | 0% | 1 |
| Wed 11:52 | 56 | 84% | 4% | 0% | 3 |
| Fri 06:04 | 56 | 84% | 0% | 0% | 2 |
| Tue 05:48 | 54 | 83% | 0% | 0% | 2 |
| Wed 12:13 | 54 | 83% | 4% | 0% | 0 |
| Wed 05:48 | 56 | 82% | 4% | 0% | 0 |
| Sat 06:04 | 46 | 83% | 9% | 2% | 0 |
| Sat 05:48 | 49 | 82% | 6% | 0% | 1 |
| Thu 06:04 | 56 | 80% | 2% | 2% | 1 |
| Thu 11:52 | 56 | 79% | 4% | 0% | 2 |
| Wed 06:45 | 56 | 79% | 0% | 0% | 0 |
| Thu 07:52 | 57 | 77% | 2% | 2% | 0 |
| Wed 06:04 | 56 | 77% | 4% | 0% | 0 |
| Thu 05:48 | 56 | 77% | 4% | 4% | 3 |
| Sat 07:52 | 50 | 76% | 2% | 0% | 2 |
| Mon 05:48 | 53 | 75% | 0% | 0% | 7 |
| Fri 11:52 | 56 | 75% | 0% | 0% | 3 |
| Tue 09:52 | 52 | 75% | 2% | 2% | 4 |
| Tue 11:52 | 55 | 75% | 0% | 0% | 2 |
| Thu 09:52 | 54 | 74% | 4% | 2% | 2 |
| Tue 07:52 | 55 | 73% | 2% | 0% | 2 |
| Wed 07:52 | 55 | 73% | 4% | 0% | 1 |
| Sat 06:45 | 49 | 73% | 0% | 0% | 1 |
| Mon 06:45 | 53 | 72% | 0% | 0% | 4 |
| Sat 11:52 | 50 | 72% | 0% | 0% | 4 |
| Tue 13:50 | 55 | 71% | 4% | 0% | 4 |
| Wed 14:50 | 56 | 70% | 8% | 6% | 3 |
| Wed 09:52 | 53 | 70% | 2% | 0% | 3 |
| Mon 06:04 | 53 | 70% | 4% | 0% | 3 |
| Sat 16:55 | 50 | 70% | 4% | 0% | 2 |
| Fri 12:13 | 55 | 69% | 4% | 2% | 2 |
| Thu 06:45 | 57 | 68% | 2% | 2% | 0 |
| Tue 12:13 | 54 | 69% | 0% | 0% | 1 |
| Thu 14:50 | 56 | 68% | 4% | 0% | 2 |
| Sat 09:52 | 50 | 68% | 4% | 0% | 4 |
| Wed 13:50 | 55 | 67% | 6% | 4% | 1 |
| Thu 13:50 | 56 | 66% | 6% | 0% | 3 |
| Mon 11:52 | 53 | 66% | 2% | 0% | 3 |
| Sun 13:51 | 25 | 72% | 4% | 4% | 2 |
| Fri 06:45 | 55 | 65% | 0% | 0% | 2 |
| Sat 13:52 | 50 | 66% | 2% | 0% | 3 |
| Thu 12:13 | 54 | 65% | 8% | 0% | 3 |
| Tue 06:45 | 55 | 64% | 0% | 0% | 2 |
| Sat 14:50 | 50 | 64% | 0% | 0% | 4 |
| Fri 07:52 | 56 | 63% | 0% | 0% | 2 |
| Mon 07:52 | 53 | 62% | 2% | 0% | 3 |
| Fri 09:52 | 53 | 62% | 0% | 0% | 5 |
| Sun 11:52 | 43 | 63% | 0% | 0% | 5 |
| Mon 13:50 | 54 | 61% | 2% | 2% | 3 |
| Mon 14:50 | 54 | 61% | 4% | 0% | 5 |
| Mon 12:13 | 52 | 60% | 6% | 2% | 2 |
| Fri 14:50 | 56 | 59% | 13% | 4% | 3 |
| Sun 18:50 | 36 | 61% | 3% | 3% | 2 |
| Mon 16:55 | 54 | 57% | 4% | 0% | 4 |
| Tue 14:50 | 55 | 56% | 4% | 0% | 1 |
| Tue 16:55 | 55 | 56% | 6% | 2% | 4 |
| Wed 16:55 | 55 | 56% | 10% | 2% | 6 |
| Mon 09:52 | 52 | 56% | 4% | 2% | 6 |
| Sun 15:51 | 44 | 57% | 2% | 0% | 2 |
| Sun 12:52 | 44 | 57% | 2% | 0% | 2 |
| Fri 13:50 | 55 | 55% | 8% | 2% | 2 |
| Fri 16:55 | 56 | 50% | 9% | 2% | 3 |
| Sun 10:50 | 44 | 50% | 5% | 0% | 3 |
| Sat 12:13 | 45 | 49% | 5% | 0% | 3 |
| Sun 10:03 | 36 | 50% | 3% | 0% | 2 |
| Sun 14:51 | 44 | 48% | 5% | 0% | 3 |
| Sun 13:52 | 19 | 53% | 6% | 6% | 2 |
| Thu 16:55 | 55 | 40% | 7% | 0% | 1 |
| Sun 17:50 | 44 | 39% | 7% | 0% | 3 |
| Sun 16:53 | 26 | 42% | 4% | 4% | 3 |
| Sun 16:54 | 18 | 33% | 6% | 0% | 1 |
| Sun 09:52 | 43 | 16% | 0% | 0% | 3 |
Frequently asked
How often is the Motherwell to Lancaster train delayed?
Over the last 12 months, 66% of the 3,774 recorded Motherwell to Lancaster 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. 5% did not complete the journey. The train company checks each claim.
Which Motherwell to Lancaster 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 85% of its 55 recorded journeys.
Which Motherwell to Lancaster train was at least 30 minutes late most often?
The Fri 14:50 was at least 30 minutes late most often after allowing for the number of past journeys. This happened on 13% of journeys that reached Lancaster. This shows train delays, not whether passengers made claims or received money.
Can I get money back if my Motherwell to Lancaster train is late?
You may be able to claim Delay Repay compensation. Arriving 30 to 59 minutes late at Lancaster 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.