The average train between Sunderland and Greenock takes 4h 27m and the fastest train takes 4h 5m. The train service runs several times per day 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 every 2 hours between Sunderland and Greenock. The earliest departure is at 7:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sunderland is at 7:31 PM which arrives into Greenock at 12:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 4h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Greenock. However, there are services departing from Sunderland station and arriving at Greenock station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
Sunderland to Greenock train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Sunderland station.
Sunderland to Greenock train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Book your Sunderland to Greenock train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Sunderland and Greenock is 242.7 km. The road distance is 316 km.
You can take a train from Sunderland to Greenock West via Carlisle and Glasgow Central in around 4h 15m.