Stockport to Stafford: train delays and possible money back
5,429 recorded journeys in the last 12 months with Avanti. Delay is measured when the train reached Stafford.
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 Stafford. The latest incomplete month is marked “to date”.
Recent direction: average delay fell from 5.4 minutes to 3.6 minutes between the two latest complete months.
| Month | Journeys | On time | 30 minutes late or more | Cancelled | Average delay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 440 | 81% | 2% | 3% | 2.8 min |
| Nov 2025 | 438 | 66% | 5% | 6% | 5.4 min |
| Dec 2025 | 351 | 78% | <1% | 3% | 2.6 min |
| Jan 2026 | 386 | 73% | 3% | 5% | 3.6 min |
| Feb 2026 | 285 | 82% | 3% | 1% | 2.4 min |
| Mar 2026 | 452 | 85% | <1% | 3% | 1.1 min |
| Apr 2026 | 359 | 76% | 1% | 10% | 2.1 min |
| May 2026 | 436 | 76% | 3% | 4% | 3.5 min |
| Jun 2026 | 448 | 74% | 4% | 5% | 4.6 min |
| Jul 2026 | 444 | 67% | 4% | 7% | 5.4 min |
| Aug 2026 | 413 | 73% | 3% | 4% | 3.6 min |
| Sept 2026 to date | 282 | 88% | 0% | <1% | 1.6 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 08:04 | 48 | 96% | 0% | 0% | 1 |
| Mon 08:04 | 48 | 96% | 0% | 0% | 0 |
| Thu 07:04 | 55 | 95% | 0% | 0% | 0 |
| Mon 07:04 | 54 | 94% | 0% | 0% | 0 |
| Thu 08:04 | 49 | 94% | 0% | 0% | 0 |
| Tue 08:04 | 48 | 94% | 2% | 0% | 0 |
| Sat 13:04 | 50 | 92% | 0% | 0% | 0 |
| Wed 07:04 | 54 | 91% | 2% | 0% | 1 |
| Thu 09:04 | 54 | 91% | 0% | 0% | 1 |
| Wed 08:04 | 48 | 90% | 0% | 0% | 0 |
| Fri 07:04 | 54 | 89% | 2% | 0% | 2 |
| Mon 05:14 | 53 | 89% | 0% | 0% | 0 |
| Mon 06:33 | 47 | 89% | 0% | 0% | 0 |
| Sat 07:04 | 50 | 88% | 0% | 0% | 1 |
| Thu 05:14 | 50 | 88% | 2% | 0% | 0 |
| Sat 09:04 | 49 | 88% | 0% | 0% | 0 |
| Mon 10:04 | 54 | 87% | 0% | 0% | 1 |
| Mon 09:04 | 52 | 87% | 2% | 0% | 1 |
| Tue 07:04 | 54 | 85% | 4% | 2% | 0 |
| Wed 14:04 | 54 | 85% | 0% | 0% | 2 |
| Tue 09:04 | 53 | 85% | 0% | 0% | 3 |
| Sat 08:04 | 50 | 84% | 0% | 0% | 2 |
| Mon 12:04 | 54 | 83% | 0% | 0% | 3 |
| Tue 12:04 | 54 | 83% | 2% | 2% | 2 |
| Wed 10:04 | 54 | 83% | 0% | 0% | 1 |
| Mon 11:04 | 54 | 83% | 0% | 0% | 1 |
| Mon 16:04 | 54 | 83% | 0% | 0% | 2 |
| Sat 17:04 | 49 | 84% | 0% | 0% | 2 |
| Sun 15:04 | 43 | 84% | 0% | 0% | 1 |
| Wed 05:14 | 51 | 82% | 0% | 0% | 2 |
| Sat 05:14 | 51 | 82% | 0% | 0% | 1 |
| Thu 12:04 | 55 | 82% | 0% | 0% | 2 |
| Thu 13:04 | 55 | 82% | 2% | 0% | 2 |
| Wed 16:04 | 54 | 81% | 0% | 0% | 0 |
| Tue 10:04 | 54 | 81% | 0% | 0% | 3 |
| Mon 13:04 | 54 | 81% | 4% | 0% | 2 |
| Wed 11:04 | 54 | 81% | 2% | 2% | 3 |
| Thu 15:04 | 53 | 81% | 0% | 0% | 3 |
| Thu 10:04 | 56 | 80% | 2% | 0% | 1 |
| Sat 10:04 | 48 | 81% | 2% | 0% | 4 |
| Tue 05:14 | 51 | 80% | 2% | 2% | 1 |
| Sun 18:04 | 43 | 81% | 3% | 0% | 3 |
| Mon 14:04 | 54 | 80% | 0% | 0% | 0 |
| Wed 13:04 | 54 | 80% | 0% | 0% | 1 |
| Tue 13:04 | 54 | 80% | 0% | 0% | 2 |
| Tue 16:04 | 54 | 80% | 0% | 0% | 0 |
| Sun 13:04 | 42 | 81% | 5% | 0% | 1 |
| Sat 16:04 | 49 | 80% | 0% | 0% | 2 |
| Sun 08:15 | 41 | 80% | 0% | 0% | 2 |
| Tue 14:04 | 54 | 78% | 4% | 0% | 2 |
| Mon 15:04 | 54 | 78% | 2% | 0% | 1 |
| Fri 09:04 | 53 | 77% | 2% | 0% | 3 |
| Tue 20:04 | 53 | 77% | 6% | 0% | 2 |
| Wed 09:04 | 53 | 77% | 2% | 2% | 3 |
| Sun 12:06 | 39 | 79% | 0% | 0% | 1 |
| Sun 16:04 | 42 | 79% | 0% | 0% | 0 |
| Thu 11:04 | 55 | 76% | 4% | 0% | 0 |
| Sun 14:04 | 41 | 78% | 3% | 3% | 1 |
| Wed 15:04 | 54 | 76% | 0% | 0% | 0 |
| Tue 15:04 | 54 | 76% | 4% | 0% | 2 |
| Tue 11:04 | 54 | 76% | 0% | 0% | 3 |
| Fri 10:04 | 54 | 76% | 6% | 4% | 3 |
| Tue 17:04 | 53 | 75% | 2% | 0% | 1 |
| Sat 12:04 | 49 | 76% | 4% | 2% | 2 |
| Fri 05:14 | 49 | 76% | 0% | 0% | 2 |
| Thu 16:04 | 54 | 74% | 4% | 0% | 3 |
| Wed 12:04 | 54 | 74% | 2% | 2% | 1 |
| Mon 17:04 | 53 | 74% | 0% | 0% | 1 |
| Wed 17:04 | 53 | 74% | 0% | 0% | 3 |
| Sat 14:04 | 49 | 73% | 5% | 0% | 8 |
| Fri 11:04 | 54 | 72% | 0% | 0% | 2 |
| Thu 06:33 | 51 | 73% | 0% | 0% | 1 |
| Tue 06:33 | 48 | 73% | 2% | 0% | 0 |
| Wed 06:33 | 48 | 73% | 0% | 0% | 0 |
| Thu 17:04 | 53 | 72% | 2% | 0% | 3 |
| Mon 19:04 | 53 | 72% | 2% | 0% | 2 |
| Fri 06:33 | 50 | 72% | 6% | 0% | 1 |
| Sat 15:04 | 50 | 72% | 2% | 0% | 3 |
| Sat 11:04 | 49 | 71% | 7% | 0% | 3 |
| Tue 18:04 | 54 | 70% | 6% | 0% | 2 |
| Thu 14:04 | 54 | 70% | 2% | 0% | 6 |
| Fri 15:04 | 54 | 70% | 6% | 4% | 4 |
| Wed 18:04 | 53 | 70% | 4% | 0% | 3 |
| Thu 18:04 | 53 | 70% | 8% | 2% | 1 |
| Sun 19:04 | 42 | 71% | 5% | 3% | 3 |
| Thu 19:04 | 52 | 67% | 7% | 2% | 6 |
| Wed 20:04 | 52 | 67% | 4% | 2% | 3 |
| Sun 17:04 | 44 | 68% | 5% | 0% | 1 |
| Sat 18:04 | 49 | 67% | 4% | 2% | 4 |
| Fri 16:04 | 54 | 67% | 4% | 0% | 3 |
| Fri 18:04 | 54 | 67% | 10% | 2% | 5 |
| Fri 12:04 | 54 | 67% | 4% | 0% | 6 |
| Thu 20:04 | 54 | 65% | 2% | 0% | 6 |
| Mon 18:04 | 54 | 65% | 4% | 2% | 0 |
| Mon 20:04 | 53 | 64% | 2% | 0% | 3 |
| Fri 14:04 | 54 | 61% | 8% | 2% | 4 |
| Fri 17:04 | 53 | 60% | 2% | 2% | 7 |
| Tue 19:04 | 52 | 60% | 2% | 0% | 1 |
| Fri 13:04 | 54 | 59% | 10% | 2% | 4 |
| Wed 19:04 | 51 | 59% | 4% | 2% | 1 |
| Fri 19:04 | 54 | 54% | 17% | 2% | 6 |
| Sat 19:04 | 50 | 54% | 7% | 2% | 8 |
| Fri 20:04 | 54 | 46% | 8% | 2% | 6 |
Frequently asked
How often is the Stockport to Stafford train delayed?
Over the last 12 months, 77% of the 5,429 recorded Stockport to Stafford journeys arrived within 5 minutes of schedule. 2% arrived at least 30 minutes late. A delay this long may let a passenger claim Delay Repay compensation. 4% did not complete the journey. The train company checks each claim.
Which Stockport to Stafford train has the strongest on-time record?
The Fri 08:04 has the best record after allowing for the number of past journeys. It was on time for 96% of its 48 recorded journeys.
Which Stockport to Stafford train was at least 30 minutes late most often?
The Fri 19:04 was at least 30 minutes late most often after allowing for the number of past journeys. This happened on 17% of journeys that reached Stafford. This shows train delays, not whether passengers made claims or received money.
Can I get money back if my Stockport to Stafford train is late?
You may be able to claim Delay Repay compensation. Arriving 30 to 59 minutes late at Stafford 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.