The cheapest and fastest coaches from Milton Keynes to Derby
Cheapest price
£18
Average price
£18
Fastest journey
5 h
Average duration
5 h 28 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
109 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Milton Keynes to Derby is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milton Keynes to Derby will cost around £18 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £18.
To travel from Milton Keynes to Derby you need to make at least one change.
FlixBus · FlixBus21:405h00Milton Keynes, Central Railway Station2:40Derby, Bus Station£181One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus15:155h55Milton Keynes, Central Railway Station21:10Derby, Bus Station£181One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus21:405h00Milton Keynes, Central Railway Station2:40Derby, Bus Station£181One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus15:155h55Milton Keynes, Central Railway Station21:10Derby, Bus Station£181One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Milton Keynes to Derby
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milton Keynes to Derby among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 22m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £10.
Distance: 109 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
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£12 Average Price Cheapest | £38 Average Price |
3h 20m Average total duration 2h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 52m Average total duration Fastest 1h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Milton Keynes to Derby bus times
The table below shows live departures for Milton Keynes to Derby coaches for today, Sunday 12 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX230 | 19:20 Milton Keynes, Coachway | 2h45 | 22:05 Derby, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX440 | On time 19:35 Milton Keynes, Coachway | 2h15 | 21:50 Derby, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | 20:50 Milton Keynes, Coachway | 2h45 | 23:35 Derby, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX230 | 22:25 Milton Keynes, Coachway | 2h45 | 1:10 Derby, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
NX440 · NX230 | On time 22:50 Milton Keynes, Coachway | 3h30 | 2:20 Derby, Bus Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 14:15 Milton Keynes, Central Railway Station | 5h55 | 20:10 Derby, Bus Station | 1 change | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Milton Keynes to Derby
Buses from Milton Keynes to Derby run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 50m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £7 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 35m.
Distance 109 km |
Average bus duration 2h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 2h 35m |
First bus 0:10 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Bus providers: FlixBus from Milton Keynes to DerbyYou can travel by bus between Milton Keynes to Derby with FlixBus for as low as £7. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Milton Keynes to Derby coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milton Keynes to Derby 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 Derby, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- 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.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
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- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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