The cheapest and fastest trains from Milton Keynes to Derby
Cheapest price
£59
Average price
£59
Fastest journey
1 h 22 m
Average duration
1 h 27 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
109 km
The best way to find a cheap train 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 £59 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £59.
Of the 2 trains that leave Milton Keynes for Derby every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 109 km distance in an average of 1 h 27 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 22 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 32 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.




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 £8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, and a train costs an average of £20.
Distance: 109 km
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£55 Average Price | £8 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 55m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 14m Average total duration 2h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Milton Keynes to Derby train times
The table below shows live departures for Milton Keynes to Derby trains for today, Saturday 29 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 07:19 Milton Keynes | 1h33 | 08:52 Derby | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 20:22 Milton Keynes | 1h20 | 21:42 Derby | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Milton Keynes to Derby
Trains from Milton Keynes to Derby run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £20 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:00, the last at 22:41. The fastest train covers the 109 km distance in 1h 27m.
Distance 109 km |
Average train duration 1h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price £20 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 1h 27m |
First train 04:00 |
Last train 22:41 |
Train companies: West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast from Milton Keynes to Derby trainsWest Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast trains will get you between Milton Keynes and Derby from £8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Milton Keynes to Derby train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milton Keynes to Derby by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Derby, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Milton Keynes and Derby
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 04:45 - 22:00 Saturday 06:00 - 22:00 Sunday 06:45 - 21:30 Peak demand is 0700-1000 1630-1830 Mon-Fri
- Type of shops available: Convenience store Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are accessible - situated on the concourse and at the front of the station outside the main entrance
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on 1 and 3. Please be advised the non-accessible toilets on Platforms 1 and 2 are locked out of use until further notice. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse (operated by a RADAR key), Platform 1 and Platform 3. A RADAR key is available from station staff upon request. Passengers in possession of a RADAR key can access the toilets at all times. The toilet facilities are available: Monday - Sunday 05:00-23:00.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front of station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248 997
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 04:55 - 22:45 Saturday 04:55 - 22:45 Sunday 06:20 - 23:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A step free station. This station has step free access. There are lifts to all platforms. There is a subway to platforms 2,3,4 and 5. Platforms 6 and 7 are accessed by lift only. This station has tactile paving at the edges of all platforms and at the foot and top of stairwells.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1, Platform 2/3 and Platform 4/6. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1, Platform 2/3 and Platform 4/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from Customer Reception upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Located in North Car Park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From the rear of the station, at the Pride Park exit
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B. Step free access to both platforms via ramps. These ramps have a very steep gradient. This station doesn't have tactile paving at the edge of the platforms.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on IUP.
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the bus stopÿoutside the station entrance towards Derby or by the Showcase towards Stoke.
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