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Talk to a person at Northern
Tickets, Delay Repay and journey help in the North.
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0800 200 6060
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Hours and numbers
Opening hoursCheck northernrailway.co.uk for current hours.
Fastest route to a person
- Have your ticket, booking reference or smartcard number ready
- For a refund or Delay Repay, the online form is usually faster than calling
- Ask for a reference number before you hang up
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Quietest time to call
Mid-morning, midweek
Busiest, avoid if you can
Strike days, Monday mornings and after major disruption
Strike days, Monday mornings and after major disruption
Other ways in
Online helpnorthernrailway.co.uk
Delay RepayClaim online for delays of 15 or 30 minutes or more
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Last checked 2026-11-06