What is the distance between Derby and Milton Keynes?

The distance between the two cities is 68 miles (110 km).

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

If you're headed to Milton Keynes from Derby, chances are that your bus will depart from Derby Riverlights Bus Station and arrive at Milton Keynes Coachway. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

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Next bus departures

Next departures for Derby to Milton Keynes on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:40am	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	2h 45m	9:25am	Milton Keynes Coachway	Cheapest
Bus	6:05am	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	2h 40m	8:45am	Milton Keynes Coachway	Fastest
Bus	5:40am	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	3h 5m	8:45am	Milton Keynes Coachway	No tags
Bus	5:40am	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	3h 5m	8:45am	Milton Keynes Coachway	No tags
Bus	5:40am	Derby Riverlights Bus Station	3h 5m	8:45am	Milton Keynes Coachway	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Derby to Milton Keynes

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Milton Keynes. The journey takes about 1 hour 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $8, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 40mAverage Duration

68 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$17 - $33	Average Duration2h 55m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$8 - $17	Average Duration1h 40m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Derby and Milton Keynes?

Stops in Derby

A
Derby Riverlights Bus Station
Central Bus Station, Morledge, Derby, Derby DE1 2AY, UK
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B
Morledge Bus Station
Noahs Ark Inn, 23 Morledge, Derby DE1 2AW, UK

Stops in Milton Keynes

A
Milton Keynes Coachway
The Coachway, Newport Pagnell MK16 0AA, UK
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B
Milton Keynes
602 Midsummer Boulevard, Milton Keynes, MK9, United Kingdom

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,728 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29728 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 Derby Milton Keynes recent customer reviews

Good service with a friendly efficient member of staff

Nick A.

February 17, 2019

Good service

Mohammad S.

January 8, 2018

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

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

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

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11/22

$17

11/23

$18

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$15

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$15

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$18

The cheapest trip from Derby to Milton Keynes was searched and found on Nov 25, 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 Derby to Milton Keynes, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $15 to $41 for a bus ticket from Derby to Milton Keynes based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $15 which is on 2025-11-25.