Trains between Lancaster and Preston may be cancelled, delayed by up to 45 minutes or revised
Trains between Lancaster and Preston may be cancelled, delayed by up to 45 minutes or revised, from about 09:30. Trains between Lancaster and Preston were cancelled or cut short until the first train got through at 12:12. 11 trains arrived 30 or more minutes late.
What Happened
- Trains between Lancaster and Preston may be cancelled, delayed by up to 45 minutes or revised.
- First cancellation from Lancaster.
- First train through reached Preston.
“Trains between Lancaster and Preston may be cancelled, delayed by up to 45 minutes or revised. Latest information can be found in the Disruptions area of the National Rail website.”
Source: National Rail
Trains Affected
| Booked | Train | What Happened |
|---|---|---|
| 09:03 | Preston → Lancaster | 28 min late, arrived 09:46 |
| 09:29 | Lancaster → Preston | 20 min late, arrived 10:07 |
| 09:40 | Lancaster → Preston | 26 min late, arrived 10:23 |
| 09:41 | Preston → Lancaster | 55 min late, arrived 10:50 |
| 09:45 | Preston → Lancaster | 18 min late, arrived 10:20 |
| 09:50 | Lancaster → Preston | 39 min late, arrived 10:47 |
| 09:54 | Preston → Lancaster | 66 min late, arrived 11:14 |
| 09:58 | Lancaster → Preston | 53 min late, arrived 11:08 |
| 10:06 | Preston → Lancaster | 65 min late, arrived 11:26 |
| 10:22 | Lancaster → Preston | Cancelled |
| 10:26 | Lancaster → Preston | 31 min late, arrived 11:15 |
| 10:33 | Preston → Lancaster | 58 min late, arrived 11:48 |
| 10:39 | Lancaster → Preston | 51 min late, arrived 11:47 |
| 10:42 | Preston → Lancaster | 41 min late, arrived 11:37 |
| 10:50 | Lancaster → Preston | 16 min late, arrived 11:24 |
| 10:53 | Preston → Lancaster | Cancelled |
| 10:53 | Preston → Lancaster | 48 min late, arrived 11:56 |
| 10:58 | Lancaster → Preston | 42 min late, arrived 11:57 |
| 10:59 | Preston → Lancaster | Terminated Short |
| 11:30 | Lancaster → Preston | 26 min late, arrived 12:15 |
| 11:41 | Lancaster → Preston | 22 min late, arrived 12:20 |
| 11:41 | Preston → Lancaster | 26 min late, arrived 12:21 |
Can I Claim?
Yes, if you arrived 15+ minutes late. Avanti West Coast 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 Lancaster to Preston trains on Monday 26 October 2026?
Trains between Lancaster and Preston may be cancelled, delayed by up to 45 minutes or revised, from about 09:30. Trains between Lancaster and Preston were cancelled or cut short until the first train got through at 12:12. 11 trains arrived 30 or more minutes late.
How much Delay Repay can I get?
Avanti West Coast 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 Monday 23 November 2026.
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