The cheapest and fastest coaches from Derby to Milton Keynes
Cheapest price
£13
Average price
£14
Fastest journey
2 h 40 m
Average duration
2 h 43 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
109 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Derby to Milton Keynes is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Derby to Milton Keynes will cost around £14 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £13.
Of the 2 buses that leave Derby for Milton Keynes every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 109 km distance in an average of 2 h 43 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 40 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
15:102h40Derby17:50Milton Keynes£131One-way0 changes
21:102h45Derby23:55Milton Keynes£141One-way0 changes
15:102h40Derby17:50Milton Keynes£131One-way0 changes
21:102h45Derby23:55Milton Keynes£141One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Derby to Milton Keynes
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Derby to Milton Keynes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 21m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £13, and a train costs an average of £14.
Distance: 109 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£15 Average Price Cheapest | £37 Average Price |
3h 38m Average total duration 3h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 51m Average total duration Fastest 1h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Derby to Milton Keynes bus times
The table below shows live departures for Derby to Milton Keynes coaches for tomorrow, Thursday 28 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 15:10 Derby | 2h40 | 17:50 Milton Keynes | 0 changesdirect | |
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Why should you book Derby to Milton Keynes coaches with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs Kinchbus?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Kinchbus, but also compare tickets for the likes of National Express, FlixBus or Trent Barton to find the best option for your trip from Derby to Milton Keynes.
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- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Kinchbus with all available travel options, which are train and bus to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Derby to Milton Keynes.
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Derby to Milton Keynes
Buses from Derby to Milton Keynes run on average 11 times per day, taking around 3h 8m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £13 if you book in advance.
There are 7 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:10, the last at 23:50. The fastest coach covers the 109 km distance in 2h 40m.
Distance 109 km |
Average bus duration 3h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price £13 |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 2h 40m |
First bus 0:10 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Wed |
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Low Season Jul - Sept |
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Bus providers: Kinchbus, National Express, FlixBus, Trent Barton from Derby to Milton KeynesYou can travel by bus between Derby to Milton Keynes with Kinchbus, National Express, FlixBus, Trent Barton for as low as £13. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Derby to Milton Keynes coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Derby to Milton Keynes by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Milton Keynes, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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