About Southern
Southern operates commuter and suburban services from London Victoria and London Bridge to destinations across Surrey, Sussex, and parts of Kent and Hampshire. It is part of the Govia Thameslink Railway franchise.
Southern is part of the Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) franchise alongside Thameslink, Great Northern, and Gatwick Express.
Southern 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 Southern routes
Southern Delay Repay applies to all services, including these popular routes:
London Victoria to Brighton
London Bridge to Brighton
London Victoria to East Grinstead
London Bridge to Horsham
London Victoria to Portsmouth
London Victoria to Southampton
London Bridge to Uckfield
Brighton to Southampton
Southern 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
Southern 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 Southern
- Visit the Southern Delay Repay page.
- Complete the online form with your journey date, stations, and ticket information.
- Upload your ticket or provide your smartcard number.
- Submit within 28 days of travel.
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Southern Delay Repay FAQ
- How long do I have to claim Delay Repay from Southern?
- You have 28 days from the date of travel to submit a Delay Repay claim to Southern.
- Is Southern Delay Repay the same as Gatwick Express?
- Southern and Gatwick Express are both part of Govia Thameslink Railway, but you should claim from the operator shown on your ticket. The claim process is similar.
- Can I claim Southern Delay Repay with a Key smartcard?
- Yes. Provide your Key smartcard number when submitting the Delay Repay claim so Southern can verify your journey.
Delay Repay for related operators
Travelling with other operators? Check their Delay Repay guides: