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Trains running to, from or through Gatwick Airport will be cancelled, delayed by up to 30 minutes

Trains running to, from or through Gatwick Airport will be cancelled, delayed by up to 30 minutes, from about 16:25. Trains at Gatwick Airport were cancelled or cut short until the first train got through at 16:29. 1 train arrived 30 or more minutes late.

What Happened

  1. First cancellation from Gatwick Airport.
  2. Trains running to, from or through Gatwick Airport will be cancelled, delayed by up to 30 minutes.
  3. Trains running again.

“Trains running to, from or through Gatwick Airport will be cancelled, delayed by up to 30 minutes.”

Source: National Rail

Trains Affected

BookedTrainWhat Happened
16:10Gatwick AirportCancelled
16:15Gatwick AirportCancelled
16:17Gatwick Airport33 min late, arrived 16:49
16:25Gatwick AirportCancelled
16:26Gatwick Airport21 min late, arrived 16:46
16:29Gatwick AirportCancelled
16:31Gatwick AirportCancelled
16:39Gatwick Airport20 min late, arrived 16:58
16:45Gatwick AirportCancelled
16:46Gatwick AirportCancelled
16:47Gatwick Airport24 min late, arrived 17:10
16:49Gatwick Airport24 min late, arrived 17:12
16:55Gatwick AirportCancelled
16:56Gatwick Airport19 min late, arrived 17:14
16:59Gatwick AirportCancelled
17:01Gatwick AirportCancelled
17:09Gatwick Airport20 min late, arrived 17:28
17:10Gatwick AirportCancelled
17:15Gatwick AirportCancelled
17:16Gatwick AirportCancelled
17:17Gatwick Airport16 min late, arrived 17:32
17:22Gatwick Airport17 min late, arrived 17:38
17:25Gatwick AirportCancelled
17:29Gatwick AirportCancelled

Can I Claim?

Yes, if you arrived 15+ minutes late. Thameslink pays 25% of your single fare for 15 to 29 minutes, 50% for 30 to 59, and 100% for 60 or more. It counts even if you went another way or waited for a later train: the delay is measured against the train you meant to catch. You have 28 days.

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Questions

What happened to Gatwick Airport trains on Wednesday 11 November 2026?

Trains running to, from or through Gatwick Airport will be cancelled, delayed by up to 30 minutes, from about 16:25. Trains at Gatwick Airport were cancelled or cut short until the first train got through at 16:29. 1 train arrived 30 or more minutes late.

How much Delay Repay can I get?

Thameslink pays 25% of your single fare for 15 to 29 minutes, 50% for 30 to 59, and 100% for 60 or more. Railhop finds your train and works out the amount for your ticket.

When is the last day to claim?

You have 28 days from the day you travelled, so claim by Wednesday 9 December 2026.

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