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Delay Repay

If you're delayed on one of our trains for 30 minutes or more, you may be entitled to compensation

  • Claim Delay Repay

    If your LNER train is delayed by more than 30 minutes, you're entitled to compensation. If you booked directly with LNER but did not opt into One-click Delay Repay, or if you bought your ticket elsewhere, you can still claim Delay Repay within 28 days of travel.

    Claim now
  • Check your status

    Track the status of your Delay Repay claim. Get updates and make sure everything's on track for your compensation.

    Check status
  • One-click away

    If you bought your ticket through the LNER website or app and opted into One-click Delay Repay, you'll receive an email within 30 minutes with a link to claim your compensation. If you did not opt in, don't worry - you can submit your claim through our form.

    One-Click Delay Repay
  • Donate to CALM

    You can choose to donate your Delay Repay claim to our partnership charity, Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM).

    CALM

How does Delay Repay work?

If you arrive at your destination late because an LNER train was cancelled or delayed, you can submit a claim. The kind of claim depends on how late you were:

  • 30-59 minutes delay

    50% of the cost of a single ticket

    50% of the cost of the relevant portion* of a return ticket

  • 60-119 minutes delay

    100% of the cost of a single ticket

    100% of the cost of the relevant portion of a return ticket

  • 120+ minutes delay

    100% of the cost of a single ticket

    100% of the cost of a return ticket**

Check your status

Booked with us?
If you have booked directly with us, you can conveniently check the status of your Delay Repay claim in My Account.

Booked direct?

Booked elsewhere?
If you have booked with another train company or retailer, please use our dedicated portal.

Booked elsewhere?

One-click Delay Repay

Discover the benefits of One-Click Delay Repay

  • Hassle-free process: No forms to complete

  • Quick confirmation: We will verify your claim within 30 minutes

  • Fast compensation: Receive your compensation within 3 to 5 days

  • Stay informed: Track your claim effortlessly through My Account

  • Support a good cause: Option to donate your compensation to CALM and contribute to our charity partnership

Have questions?

Check out our Delay Repay FAQs to find all the answers to your questions.

Delay Repay FAQs