4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Derby to Milton Keynes
Cheapest price
£8
Average price
£12
Fastest journey
2 h 45 m
Average duration
2 h 53 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 £12 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £8.
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 53 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 45 m .
The slowest buses will take 3 h 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.
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 £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £9.
Distance: 109 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£11 Average Price Cheapest | £39 Average Price |
3h 16m Average total duration 2h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 50m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m 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 today, Thursday 26 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NX440 · NX230 | Delayed 12:30 06:05Derby, Bus Station | 2h40 | 08:45 Milton Keynes, Coachway | 1 change | |
| NX440 · NX440 | Delayed 12:30 09:15Derby, Bus Station | 3h25 | 12:40 Milton Keynes, Coachway | 1 change | |
| NX440 · NX230 | Delayed 12:30 11:15Derby, Bus Station | 3h10 | 14:25 Milton Keynes, Coachway | 1 change | |
| NX230 | 12:05 Derby, Bus Station | 3h00 | 15:05 Milton Keynes, Coachway | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX440 · NX230 | On time 13:10 Derby, Bus Station | 3h10 | 16:20 Milton Keynes, Coachway | 1 change | |
| NX440 | 15:10 Derby, Bus Station | 2h40 | 17:50 Milton Keynes, Coachway | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX196 · NX440 | 18:05 Derby, Bus Station | 3h15 | 21:20 Milton Keynes, Coachway | 1 change | |
| NX230 | 22:10 Derby, Bus Station | 2h45 | 00:55 Milton Keynes, Coachway | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 27 February | |||||
| 00:55 Derby | 2h45 | 03:40 Milton Keynes | 0 changesdirect | |
| 04:40 Derby | 3h00 | 07:40 Milton Keynes | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Derby to Milton Keynes
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Buses from Derby to Milton Keynes run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 46m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
There are 5 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 20m.
Distance 109 km |
Average bus duration 2h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 2h 20m |
First bus 00:10 |
Last bus 23:50 |
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.
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