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True! 1622222118 Thanks - I did actually check National Express and Megabus but neither are running that route again yet.

Hi all, Hopefully not too contentious a question, but what do people think about paying a full train fare when the actual service will be a replacement bus? Personally I'm a bit bitter about it. I need to travel from Edinburgh to Lancaster, and the train usually takes just over two hours...

Just in case anyone else sees this thread who had the same misfortune, Scotrail did pay compensation for both the outward journey (100% of ticket cost for 2 hour delay) and return journey (50% of ticket cost for 75 minute delay).

Thanks all - thankfully the delay on the return leg was 'only' about 75 minutes. I'll put in a separate claim for that and let you know what Scotrail says.

100% for the outward portion. However, if the scheme is indeed compensation rather than a refund, then if I cannot claim again for the return leg then there is no compensation for the 75 minute delay on this. Appreciate it is (thankfully) rare that both outward and return journeys are so delayed.

Hi all, I've seen similar threads on this topic but if anyone has specific information for Scotrail I'd appreciate it. The outward leg of my (off peak return) ticket was delayed by just over two hours so I claimed Delay Repay and received this. The return leg of my journey, a day later, was...

Thanks for the advice. I have a super off peak, which is a bit annoying as it means if I decide to travel back the same day I'll have to wait until it's valid from London, or go via Birmingham. Useful info though, thank you.

Hi, I have an return ticket from Leeds to Newbury (return within a month). I planned to do the trip in one day, but have a quick question. If I decide to break my return journey with an overnight stay in London, would the ticket still be valid? The most frequent route would involve...