The average train between Sunderland and Greenock takes 4h 41m and the fastest train takes 3h 36m. There is an hourly train service from Sunderland to Greenock. 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 Sunderland and Greenock. The earliest departure is at 7:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sunderland is at 11:14 PM which arrives into Greenock at 9:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 4h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 2m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Sunderland to Greenock? 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 Sunderland to Greenock. However, there are services departing from Newcastle station and arriving at Glasgow Queen Street station via Edinburgh Waverley station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
Sunderland to Greenock train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Newcastle station.
Sunderland to Greenock train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.
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The distance between Sunderland and Greenock is 242.7 km. The road distance is 297 km.
You can take a train from Sunderland to Greenock West via Newcastle, Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Central in around 4h 3m.