TAU to NTA: train delays and possible money back
3,008 recorded journeys in the last 12 months with CrossCountry and Great Western. Delay is measured when the train reached NTA.
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 NTA. The latest incomplete month is marked “to date”.
Recent direction: average delay rose from 11.8 minutes to 12.6 minutes between the two latest complete months.
| Month | Journeys | On time | 30 minutes late or more | Cancelled | Average delay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | 595 | 40% | 16% | 6% | 13.4 min |
| Jul 2026 | 993 | 42% | 12% | 5% | 11.8 min |
| Aug 2026 | 974 | 39% | 12% | 6% | 12.6 min |
| Sept 2026 to date | 452 | 43% | 8% | 3% | 10.7 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 10:17 CrossCountry | 15 | 73% | 13% | 0% | 0 |
| Fri 11:17 CrossCountry | 15 | 60% | 0% | 0% | 0 |
| Fri 09:45 Great Western | 15 | 60% | 7% | 0% | 0 |
| Fri 08:17 Great Western | 15 | 53% | 7% | 0% | 0 |
| Fri 09:00 Great Western | 15 | 53% | 0% | 0% | 2 |
| Fri 12:17 CrossCountry | 15 | 47% | 0% | 0% | 0 |
| Fri 23:04 Great Western | 15 | 47% | 13% | 0% | 0 |
| Fri 11:27 Great Western | 15 | 47% | 15% | 8% | 2 |
| Fri 16:17 CrossCountry | 15 | 47% | 21% | 0% | 1 |
| Fri 21:18 CrossCountry | 15 | 40% | 29% | 14% | 1 |
| Fri 17:17 CrossCountry | 16 | 38% | 33% | 13% | 1 |
| Fri 20:40 Great Western | 15 | 33% | 21% | 7% | 1 |
| Fri 22:16 CrossCountry | 15 | 33% | 25% | 8% | 3 |
| Fri 18:16 CrossCountry | 15 | 33% | 29% | 0% | 1 |
| Fri 15:17 CrossCountry | 16 | 31% | 21% | 0% | 2 |
| Fri 18:37 Great Western | 15 | 27% | 21% | 0% | 1 |
| Fri 19:38 Great Western | 15 | 27% | 13% | 0% | 0 |
| Fri 10:47 Great Western | 15 | 27% | 13% | 7% | 0 |
| Fri 13:17 CrossCountry | 15 | 27% | 14% | 0% | 1 |
| Fri 19:24 CrossCountry | 15 | 27% | 14% | 0% | 1 |
| Fri 14:17 CrossCountry | 15 | 20% | 15% | 0% | 2 |
| Fri 15:45 Great Western | 15 | 20% | 13% | 0% | 0 |
| Fri 16:35 Great Western | 15 | 13% | 27% | 0% | 0 |
| Fri 18:48 Great Western | 15 | 13% | 20% | 7% | 0 |
| Fri 17:49 Great Western | 15 | 13% | 29% | 7% | 1 |
| Fri 13:48 Great Western | 15 | 13% | 13% | 7% | 0 |
| Fri 19:48 Great Western | 15 | 13% | 33% | 0% | 0 |
| Fri 16:48 Great Western | 15 | 13% | 13% | 0% | 0 |
| Fri 14:45 Great Western | 15 | 7% | 20% | 0% | 0 |
| Fri 12:46 Great Western | 15 | 0% | 20% | 0% | 0 |
Frequently asked
How often is the TAU to NTA train delayed?
Over the last 12 months, 41% of the 3,008 recorded TAU to NTA journeys arrived within 5 minutes of schedule. 12% 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 TAU to NTA train has the strongest on-time record?
The Fri 10:17 (CrossCountry) has the best record after allowing for the number of past journeys. It was on time for 73% of its 15 recorded journeys.
Which TAU to NTA train was at least 30 minutes late most often?
The Fri 17:17 (CrossCountry) was at least 30 minutes late most often after allowing for the number of past journeys. This happened on 33% of journeys that reached NTA. This shows train delays, not whether passengers made claims or received money.
Can I get money back if my TAU to NTA train is late?
You may be able to claim Delay Repay compensation. Arriving 30 to 59 minutes late at NTA 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.