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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 an average ticket price of £26 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 50m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £26, while a train costs an average of £42.
Distance: 109 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£42 Average Price | £26 Average Price Cheapest | £22 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 50m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 26m Average total duration 3h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Derby to Milton Keynes:
A coach is £17 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Derby to Milton Keynes costing on average £42.
Other travel options to Milton Keynes take longer:
Coach takes on average 4h 26m.
You'll arrive about 7m sooner (1h 20m by train vs 1h 27m by car). Tickets start at around £42 compared to roughly £22 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
How to get to Milton Keynes from Derby by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Derby to Milton Keynes is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Milton Keynes are London, Birmingham, Oxford, Cambridge and Coventry. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Milton Keynes on Omio.
London blends royal history with modern city life, known for its museums, theatre and global food scene. Along the Thames, grand landmarks sit beside diverse neighbourhoods shaped by finance, fashion and contemporary culture.
Birmingham is known for its industrial past, canal network and diverse food scene. It combines major shopping and cultural landmarks with lively neighbourhoods shaped by manufacturing, music and modern city life.
Oxford is known for its historic university, elegant colleges and long academic tradition. Its medieval streets, museums and riverside setting give the city a thoughtful but lively character.
Cambridge is a historic university city on the River Cam, known for its colleges and punting. Its compact centre, museums and green spaces give it an academic yet lively feel.
Coventry blends medieval history with post-war architecture and a strong industrial past. It is best known for its cathedral ruins, modern Coventry Cathedral and links to British car making.
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This is compared to other travel options from Derby to Milton Keynes:
A coach is £17 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Derby to Milton Keynes costing on average £42.
Other travel options to Milton Keynes take longer:
Coach takes on average 4h 26m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Derby and Milton Keynes as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
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