About South Western Railway
South Western Railway operates services from London Waterloo across Surrey, Hampshire, Dorset, Devon, and Somerset. It is the UK's busiest commuter rail franchise by passenger numbers, serving the south-western suburbs and main line to Exeter.
South Western Railway is the busiest franchise departing from the UK's busiest station, London Waterloo.
South Western Railway 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 South Western Railway routes
South Western Railway Delay Repay applies to all services, including these popular routes:
London Waterloo to Southampton Central
London Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbour
London Waterloo to Exeter St Davids
London Waterloo to Bournemouth
London Waterloo to Weymouth
London Waterloo to Woking
London Waterloo to Windsor & Eton Riverside
London Waterloo to Reading
South Western Railway 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
South Western Railway 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 South Western Railway
- Visit the South Western Railway Delay Repay page.
- Log in or register, then enter your journey date, stations, and ticket details.
- Upload your ticket photo or provide your booking reference.
- Choose your preferred refund method.
- Submit within 28 days. SWR aim to process claims within 20 working days.
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If you qualify under the DR15 scheme, we link you straight to the South Western Railway Delay Repay form.
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South Western Railway Delay Repay FAQ
- How long do I have to claim Delay Repay from South Western Railway?
- You have 28 days from the date of travel to submit a Delay Repay claim to South Western Railway.
- Can I claim SWR Delay Repay with a season ticket?
- Yes. South Western Railway season ticket holders can claim Delay Repay. Compensation is based on a proportion of the daily cost of your season ticket.
- Does South Western Railway Delay Repay cover Island Line?
- Yes. Island Line (Isle of Wight) is operated by South Western Railway, and Delay Repay claims for Island Line are submitted through the same SWR process.
Delay Repay for related operators
Travelling with other operators? Check their Delay Repay guides: