The average train between Sunderland and Greenwich takes 4h 21m and the fastest train takes 3h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Sunderland to Greenwich. 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 Greenwich. The earliest departure is at 7:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sunderland is at 11:14 PM which arrives into Greenwich at 8:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 4h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 55m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Sunderland to Greenwich? 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 Greenwich. However, there are services departing from Sunderland station and arriving at Greenwich station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
Sunderland to Greenwich train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Newcastle station.
Sunderland to Greenwich train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at King's Cross station.
Book your Sunderland to Greenwich train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Thameslink.
The distance between Sunderland and Greenwich is 391.5 km. The road distance is 460 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Newcastle to King's Cross every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £90–130 and the journey takes 2h 44m.