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Compare train and bus 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 bus, with an average ticket price of $21 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 bus costs an average of $21, while a train costs an average of $82.
Distance: 67 miles (109 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$82 Average price | $21 Average price Cheapest | $29 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 50m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 57m Average total duration 3h 27m 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 |
Compare ways to travel from Milton Keynes to Derby
Compare the available ways to get from Milton Keynes to Derby, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Milton Keynes to Derby:
A bus is $62 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milton Keynes to Derby costing on average $82.
Other travel options to Derby take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 57m.
You'll arrive about 7m sooner (1h 20m by train vs 1h 27m by car). Tickets start at around $82 compared to roughly $29 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.
Travel optionsfrom Milton Keynes to Derby
How to get from Milton Keynes to Derby by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Milton Keynes to Derby is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
10:00 PM 2h40 Milton Keynes 12:40 AM Derby $10 1 One-way 0 transfers
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10:00 PM 2h40 Milton Keynes 12:40 AM Derby $10 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
10:00 PM 2h40 Milton Keynes 12:40 AM Derby $10 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
8:25 PM 2h45 Milton Keynes 11:10 PM Derby $19 1 One-way 0 transfers8:40 PM 5h00 Milton Keynes 1:40 AM Derby $20 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Milton Keynes to Derby:
A bus is $62 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milton Keynes to Derby costing on average $82.
Other travel options to Derby take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 57m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Milton Keynes and Derby as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Milton Keynes Central (MKC) and arrive in Derby station (DBY).
- Buses mostly depart from Milton Keynes, Central Railway Station and arrive in Derby, Bus Station.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Derby by bus.
- Travel with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry to go to Derby by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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