Stafford to Wigan North Western: train delays and possible money back
3,696 recorded journeys in the last 12 months with Avanti. Delay is measured when the train reached Wigan North Western.
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 Wigan North Western. The latest incomplete month is marked “to date”.
Recent direction: average delay rose from 14.4 minutes to 17.2 minutes between the two latest complete months.
| Month | Journeys | On time | 30 minutes late or more | Cancelled | Average delay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sept 2025 | 343 | 54% | 5% | 0% | 8.4 min |
| Oct 2025 | 323 | 44% | 7% | 4% | 9.7 min |
| Nov 2025 | 329 | 34% | 13% | 7% | 14.6 min |
| Dec 2025 | 264 | 48% | 6% | 2% | 9.3 min |
| Jan 2026 | 186 | 53% | 6% | 5% | 8.9 min |
| Feb 2026 | 317 | 54% | 5% | <1% | 7.9 min |
| Mar 2026 | 295 | 62% | 4% | 2% | 7 min |
| Apr 2026 | 177 | 58% | 7% | 2% | 8.1 min |
| May 2026 | 292 | 40% | 12% | 3% | 12.7 min |
| Jun 2026 | 313 | 40% | 12% | 2% | 14.4 min |
| Jul 2026 | 369 | 32% | 18% | 4% | 17.2 min |
| Aug 2026 to date | 45 | 42% | 2% | 4% | 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 10:50 | 32 | 75% | 3% | 0% | 0 |
| Sun 13:47 | 32 | 75% | 0% | 0% | 1 |
| Sun 12:47 | 34 | 74% | 6% | 0% | 2 |
| Sun 11:50 | 31 | 74% | 3% | 0% | 1 |
| Mon 08:46 | 48 | 69% | 0% | 0% | 0 |
| Mon 09:47 | 45 | 67% | 2% | 2% | 0 |
| Thu 09:47 | 47 | 66% | 2% | 2% | 1 |
| Wed 09:47 | 46 | 65% | 0% | 0% | 0 |
| Tue 13:47 | 49 | 63% | 6% | 2% | 1 |
| Thu 13:47 | 48 | 63% | 4% | 0% | 1 |
| Thu 11:47 | 48 | 63% | 10% | 2% | 0 |
| Fri 09:47 | 46 | 61% | 0% | 0% | 1 |
| Thu 15:47 | 48 | 60% | 6% | 0% | 0 |
| Tue 14:47 | 50 | 60% | 4% | 2% | 1 |
| Wed 13:47 | 47 | 60% | 13% | 4% | 1 |
| Tue 09:47 | 47 | 60% | 2% | 0% | 1 |
| Sun 14:47 | 34 | 62% | 3% | 0% | 1 |
| Tue 11:47 | 48 | 58% | 4% | 0% | 1 |
| Tue 08:46 | 49 | 57% | 0% | 0% | 2 |
| Thu 08:46 | 49 | 57% | 2% | 0% | 0 |
| Wed 08:46 | 49 | 57% | 10% | 2% | 0 |
| Fri 08:46 | 49 | 57% | 4% | 0% | 3 |
| Fri 11:47 | 48 | 56% | 2% | 0% | 1 |
| Wed 10:47 | 48 | 56% | 0% | 0% | 0 |
| Sat 08:47 | 42 | 57% | 0% | 0% | 2 |
| Fri 13:47 | 47 | 55% | 11% | 4% | 1 |
| Sat 07:33 | 45 | 56% | 7% | 0% | 1 |
| Tue 17:47 | 48 | 54% | 4% | 0% | 3 |
| Wed 11:47 | 48 | 54% | 0% | 0% | 1 |
| Thu 14:47 | 49 | 53% | 4% | 2% | 0 |
| Sun 18:47 | 35 | 54% | 9% | 0% | 0 |
| Sun 16:47 | 35 | 54% | 9% | 0% | 1 |
| Sat 15:47 | 39 | 51% | 5% | 3% | 1 |
| Mon 10:47 | 49 | 49% | 4% | 0% | 0 |
| Mon 14:47 | 49 | 49% | 11% | 6% | 2 |
| Tue 12:47 | 50 | 48% | 6% | 2% | 0 |
| Fri 10:47 | 49 | 47% | 4% | 0% | 1 |
| Sun 15:47 | 32 | 50% | 6% | 0% | 1 |
| Mon 15:47 | 47 | 47% | 7% | 5% | 4 |
| Tue 15:47 | 47 | 47% | 9% | 4% | 0 |
| Thu 10:47 | 50 | 46% | 2% | 0% | 2 |
| Wed 15:47 | 48 | 46% | 6% | 0% | 1 |
| Sat 16:47 | 43 | 47% | 12% | 2% | 0 |
| Sat 10:47 | 44 | 45% | 0% | 0% | 1 |
| Fri 15:47 | 47 | 45% | 20% | 7% | 2 |
| Mon 13:47 | 47 | 45% | 11% | 0% | 1 |
| Sun 17:47 | 32 | 47% | 13% | 3% | 0 |
| Thu 19:47 | 48 | 44% | 6% | 4% | 1 |
| Fri 12:47 | 49 | 43% | 10% | 6% | 1 |
| Wed 14:47 | 49 | 43% | 4% | 0% | 2 |
| Sat 12:47 | 44 | 43% | 5% | 2% | 3 |
| Thu 17:47 | 47 | 43% | 9% | 0% | 0 |
| Tue 10:47 | 50 | 42% | 6% | 0% | 1 |
| Wed 17:47 | 48 | 42% | 19% | 4% | 1 |
| Fri 14:47 | 49 | 41% | 9% | 2% | 2 |
| Mon 17:47 | 47 | 40% | 13% | 2% | 1 |
| Mon 11:47 | 47 | 40% | 7% | 2% | 1 |
| Wed 12:47 | 49 | 39% | 6% | 0% | 1 |
| Mon 19:47 | 47 | 38% | 4% | 2% | 1 |
| Mon 12:47 | 49 | 37% | 10% | 4% | 0 |
| Sat 18:47 | 43 | 37% | 10% | 3% | 3 |
| Sat 11:47 | 40 | 38% | 8% | 0% | 2 |
| Tue 19:47 | 47 | 36% | 6% | 2% | 0 |
| Sat 14:47 | 44 | 36% | 9% | 0% | 1 |
| Mon 18:47 | 49 | 35% | 13% | 2% | 3 |
| Thu 12:47 | 49 | 35% | 10% | 0% | 1 |
| Wed 19:47 | 48 | 33% | 19% | 9% | 1 |
| Mon 16:47 | 48 | 31% | 17% | 4% | 1 |
| Wed 18:47 | 48 | 31% | 27% | 4% | 0 |
| Tue 18:47 | 49 | 31% | 6% | 2% | 2 |
| Tue 16:47 | 50 | 30% | 16% | 4% | 1 |
| Sat 17:47 | 39 | 31% | 16% | 5% | 2 |
| Wed 16:47 | 49 | 29% | 21% | 11% | 2 |
| Thu 18:47 | 49 | 29% | 15% | 0% | 1 |
| Fri 18:47 | 49 | 27% | 24% | 4% | 3 |
| Fri 19:47 | 46 | 26% | 22% | 0% | 1 |
| Thu 16:47 | 47 | 26% | 15% | 0% | 1 |
| Fri 17:47 | 48 | 23% | 13% | 0% | 3 |
| Fri 16:47 | 49 | 22% | 26% | 4% | 3 |
Frequently asked
How often is the Stafford to Wigan North Western train delayed?
Over the last 12 months, 47% of the 3,696 recorded Stafford to Wigan North Western 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. 3% did not complete the journey. The train company checks each claim.
Which Stafford to Wigan North Western train has the strongest on-time record?
The Sun 10:50 has the best record after allowing for the number of past journeys. It was on time for 75% of its 32 recorded journeys.
Which Stafford to Wigan North Western train was at least 30 minutes late most often?
The Wed 18:47 was at least 30 minutes late most often after allowing for the number of past journeys. This happened on 27% of journeys that reached Wigan North Western. This shows train delays, not whether passengers made claims or received money.
Can I get money back if my Stafford to Wigan North Western train is late?
You may be able to claim Delay Repay compensation. Arriving 30 to 59 minutes late at Wigan North Western 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.