What is the travel distance from Milton Keynes to Derby?

About 68 miles (110 km) separate Milton Keynes and Derby.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Milton Keynes to Derby?

The majority of buses traveling from Milton Keynes to Derby start their journey at Milton Keynes Coachway and wind up at Derby Riverlights Bus Station. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

Bus Milton Keynes to Derby from $15 | Compare & Save up to 60%

Next bus departures

Next departures for Milton Keynes to Derby on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:15pm	Milton Keynes Coachway	3h 5m	5:20pm	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	8:35pm	Milton Keynes Coachway	2h 15m	10:50pm	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	12:45am	Milton Keynes Coachway	2h 35m	3:20am	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:45am	Milton Keynes Coachway	2h 35m	3:20am	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:45am	Milton Keynes Coachway	2h 35m	3:20am	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Milton Keynes to Derby

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Derby. The journey takes about 1 hour 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $7, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3carpool per day

1h 20mAverage Duration

68 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$17 - $38	Average Duration2h 55m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$7 - $16	Average Duration1h 20m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,720 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29720 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at $17

National Express Milton Keynes Derby recent customer reviews

I went to my destination an hour later than scheduled

Annabel A.

September 28, 2024

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Where are the popular stops in Milton Keynes and Derby?

Stops in Milton Keynes

A - Milton Keynes Coachway

B - Milton Keynes

Stops in Derby

A - Derby Riverlights Bus Station

B - Morledge Bus Station

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Milton Keynes to Derby by bus

What is the travel distance from Milton Keynes to Derby?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Milton Keynes to Derby?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/17

$15

11/18

$15

Today

$15

11/20

$15

11/21

No data

11/22

$17

11/23

$15

11/24

No data

The cheapest trip from Milton Keynes to Derby was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $15

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Milton Keynes to Derby, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $15 to $41 for a bus ticket from Milton Keynes to Derby based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $15 which is on 2025-11-23.