The average train between Greenock and Sunderland takes 4h 39m and the fastest train takes 3h 46m. There is an hourly train service from Greenock to Sunderland. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Greenock and Sunderland. The earliest departure is at 5:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Greenock is at 11:32 PM which arrives into Sunderland at 8:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 4h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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3h 46m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Greenock to Sunderland? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Greenock to Sunderland. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Queen Street station and arriving at Newcastle station via Edinburgh Waverley station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
Greenock to Sunderland train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.
Greenock to Sunderland train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Newcastle station.
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The distance between Greenock and Sunderland is 242.7 km. The road distance is 299 km.
You can take a train from Greenock West to Sunderland via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Edinburgh Waverley, and Newcastle in around 4h 14m.