4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Derby to Milton Keynes
Cheapest price on Sep 18
€64
Average ticket price on Sep 18
€79
Fastest journey on Sep 18
1 h 14 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
1 h 17 m
Trains on Sep 18
16
Distance
109 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Derby to Milton Keynes is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Derby to Milton Keynes will cost around €79 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €64.
It's difficult to get from Derby to Milton Keynes without transferring at least once.
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C180082:31 PM1h17Derby station (DBY)3:48 PMMilton Keynes Central (MKC)€641One-way1 transfer- G00757+C180153:10 PM1h38Derby station (DBY)4:48 PMMilton Keynes Central (MKC)€641One-way1 transfer
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C01292 · W342443:38 PM1h38Derby station (DBY)5:16 PMMilton Keynes Central (MKC)€641One-way2 transfers - G00753+C180161:10 PM1h38Derby station (DBY)2:48 PMMilton Keynes Central (MKC)€641One-way1 transfer
- W29873+C1780612:31 PM1h17Derby station (DBY)1:48 PMMilton Keynes Central (MKC)€641One-way1 transfer
- G01131+W339276:10 AM1h14Derby station (DBY)7:24 AMMilton Keynes Central (MKC)€761One-way1 transfer
- W29884+C180082:31 PM1h17Derby station (DBY)3:48 PMMilton Keynes Central (MKC)€641One-way1 transfer
- W29873+C1780612:31 PM1h17Derby station (DBY)1:48 PMMilton Keynes Central (MKC)€641One-way1 transfer
- W29862+C1783710:31 AM1h17Derby station (DBY)11:48 AMMilton Keynes Central (MKC)€641One-way1 transfer
- G01135+C178848:29 AM1h19Derby station (DBY)9:48 AMMilton Keynes Central (MKC)€761One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
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 €20 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 €20, while a train costs an average of €33.
Distance: 109 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€33 Average price | €20 Average price Cheapest | €25 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 €14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Derby to Milton Keynes costing on average €33.
Other travel options to Milton Keynes take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 53m.
Live departures
Derby to Milton Keynes train times
The table below shows live departures for Derby to Milton Keynes trains for today, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:10 AM Derby | 1h38 | 10:48 AM Milton Keynes | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:31 AM Derby | 1h45 | 11:16 AM Milton Keynes | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:32 PM Derby | 1h29 | 10:01 PM Milton Keynes | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Derby to Milton Keynes
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Trains from Derby to Milton Keynes run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €21 but you can travel from only €16 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:37, the last at 22:41. The fastest train covers the 109 km distance in 1h 40m.
Distance 109 km |
Average train duration 1h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price €21 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 1h 40m |
First train 5:37 AM |
Last train 10:41 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 56 days |
Train companies: West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country from Derby to Milton Keynes trainsWest Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country trains will get you between Derby and Milton Keynes from €16. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Derby to Milton Keynes
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Derby to Milton Keynes by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Milton Keynes, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Derby to Milton Keynes
Most Derby to Milton Keynes trains use the Derby to Milton Keynes Central station pair. Use this guide to compare Derby and Milton Keynes train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Derby station do trains to Milton Keynes leave from?
Getting to Derby from Derby city centre
Derby is 1 km from Derby city centre. Public transport options include:
Derby train station facilities and services
Derby has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Derby.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Derby.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Derby.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Derby: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Derby: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Derby: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A step free station. This station has step free access. There are lifts to all platforms. There is a subway to platforms 2,3,4 and 5. Platforms 6 and 7 are accessed by lift only. This station has tactile paving at the edges of all platforms and at the foot and top of stairwells, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Which Milton Keynes station do trains from Derby arrive at?
Getting to Milton Keynes Central from Milton Keynes city centre
Milton Keynes Central is 1 km from Milton Keynes city centre. Public transport options include:
Milton Keynes Central train station facilities and services
Milton Keynes Central has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Milton Keynes Central.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Milton Keynes Central.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Milton Keynes Central. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248 997, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Milton Keynes Central: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Milton Keynes Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Milton Keynes Central: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are accessible - situated on the concourse and at the front of the station outside the main entrance, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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