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Compare train and bus 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 bus, with an average ticket price of $24 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 49m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $24, while a train costs an average of $41.
Distance: 67 miles (109 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$41 Average price | $24 Average price Cheapest | $30 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 49m Average total duration Fastest 1h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 23m Average total duration 2h 53m 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 bus is $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Derby to Milton Keynes costing on average $41 (€33).
Other travel options to Milton Keynes take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 23m.
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How to get from Derby to Milton Keynes by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Derby to Milton Keynes is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3:40 AM5h25Derby9:05 AMMilton Keynes$201One-way0 transfers
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- 3:40 AM5h25Derby9:05 AMMilton Keynes$201One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 3:10 PM2h40Derby5:50 PMMilton Keynes$211One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Derby to Milton Keynes:
A bus is $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Derby to Milton Keynes costing on average $41 (€33).
Other travel options to Milton Keynes take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 23m.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Derby and Milton Keynes as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Derby, Bus Station and arrive in Milton Keynes, Coachway.
- Trains mostly depart from Derby station (DBY) and arrive in Milton Keynes Central (MKC).
- Travel with National Express, Kinchbus, FlixBus, Trent Barton to go to Milton Keynes by bus.
- Travel with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country to go to Milton Keynes by train.
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