About Caledonian Sleeper
Caledonian Sleeper operates overnight rail services between London Euston and Scotland. The Lowlander serves Edinburgh and Glasgow, while the Highlander reaches Fort William, Inverness, and Aberdeen. It offers seated, classic berth, and hotel-style cabins.
Caledonian Sleeper services depart London Euston in the evening and arrive in Scotland the following morning.
Caledonian Sleeper uses the DR15 Delay Repay scheme. This means you can claim compensation for delays of just 15 minutes or more — 25% of a single fare for 15-29 minutes, 50% for 30-59 minutes, and 100% for 60+ minutes. You have 28 days from the date of travel to submit a claim.
Key Caledonian Sleeper routes
Caledonian Sleeper Delay Repay applies to all services, including these popular routes:
London Euston to Edinburgh Waverley
London Euston to Glasgow Central
London Euston to Fort William
London Euston to Inverness
London Euston to Aberdeen
Caledonian Sleeper Delay Repay compensation (DR15)
15–29 minutes late
25%
of single fare
30–59 minutes late
50%
of single fare
60–119 minutes late
100%
of single fare
120+ minutes or cancelled
100%
of return fare
Caledonian Sleeper uses the DR15 scheme, which means you can claim from just 15 minutes of delay. This is the more generous of the two UK Delay Repay schemes.
How to claim Delay Repay from Caledonian Sleeper
- Visit the Caledonian Sleeper Delay Repay page.
- Complete the online claim form with your journey date, booking reference, and details of the delay.
- Submit your claim within 28 days of travel.
- Caledonian Sleeper will review and process your claim, typically within 20 working days.
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Caledonian Sleeper Delay Repay FAQ
- How do I claim Delay Repay from Caledonian Sleeper?
- Visit the Caledonian Sleeper Delay Repay page and complete the online claim form with your booking reference and journey details. Claims must be submitted within 28 days of travel.
- What counts as a delay on Caledonian Sleeper?
- Delay Repay is based on the scheduled and actual arrival time at your destination. Because Caledonian Sleeper runs overnight, the arrival time at your destination is what matters for calculating the delay.
- Can I claim Delay Repay for a Caledonian Sleeper cancellation?
- Yes. If your Caledonian Sleeper service was cancelled and you were delayed by 15 minutes or more reaching your destination, you can claim Delay Repay compensation.
Delay Repay for related operators
Travelling with other operators? Check their Delay Repay guides: