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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Derby to Milton Keynes from various bus operators like National Express or FlixBus for the next days.

today

$14

tomorrow

$14

Wednesday

$14

Thursday

$14

Friday

$17

Saturday

$17

Sunday

$17

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	3h 0m	12:05 PM	Derby	Riverlights Bus Station	3:05 PM	Milton Keynes	Coachway	Economy	$14	A Bus from National Express goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 8/3/2026 12:05:00 PM to Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/3/2026 3:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
National Express	2h 45m	10:10 PM	Derby	Riverlights Bus Station	12:55 AM	Milton Keynes	Coachway	Economy	$14	A Bus from National Express goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 8/3/2026 10:10:00 PM to Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/4/2026 12:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
National Express	3h 15m	6:05 PM	Derby	Riverlights Bus Station	9:20 PM	Milton Keynes	Coachway	Economy	$23	A Bus from National Express goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 8/3/2026 6:05:00 PM to Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/3/2026 9:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	2h 45m	12:10 AM	Derby	Riverlights Bus Station	2:55 AM	Milton Keynes	Coachway	Economy	$14	A Bus from National Express goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 8/4/2026 12:10:00 AM to Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/4/2026 2:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
National Express	2h 45m	12:55 AM	Derby	Riverlights Bus Station	3:40 AM	Milton Keynes	Coachway	Economy	$14	A Bus from National Express goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 8/4/2026 12:55:00 AM to Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/4/2026 3:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
National Express	2h 45m	2:25 AM	Derby	Riverlights Bus Station	5:10 AM	Milton Keynes	Coachway	Economy	$14	A Bus from National Express goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 8/4/2026 2:25:00 AM to Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/4/2026 5:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
National Express	3h 0m	4:10 AM	Derby	Riverlights Bus Station	7:10 AM	Milton Keynes	Coachway	Economy	$14	A Bus from National Express goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 8/4/2026 4:10:00 AM to Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/4/2026 7:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
National Express	3h 5m	5:40 AM	Derby	Riverlights Bus Station	8:45 AM	Milton Keynes	Coachway	Economy	$14	A Bus from National Express goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 8/4/2026 5:40:00 AM to Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/4/2026 8:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	2h 45m	12:10 AM	Derby	Riverlights Bus Station	2:55 AM	Milton Keynes	Coachway	Economy	$14	A Bus from National Express goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 8/5/2026 12:10:00 AM to Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/5/2026 2:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
National Express	2h 45m	12:55 AM	Derby	Riverlights Bus Station	3:40 AM	Milton Keynes	Coachway	Economy	$14	A Bus from National Express goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 8/5/2026 12:55:00 AM to Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/5/2026 3:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
National Express	2h 45m	2:25 AM	Derby	Riverlights Bus Station	5:10 AM	Milton Keynes	Coachway	Economy	$14	A Bus from National Express goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 8/5/2026 2:25:00 AM to Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/5/2026 5:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
FlixBus	4h 5m	2:40 AM	Derby	Riverlights Bus Station	6:45 AM	Milton Keynes	Central Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 8/5/2026 2:40:00 AM to Central Station, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/5/2026 6:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m
FlixBus	5h 25m	4:40 AM	Derby	Riverlights Bus Station	10:05 AM	Milton Keynes	Central Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 8/5/2026 4:40:00 AM to Central Station, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/5/2026 10:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	2h 45m	12:10 AM	Derby	Riverlights Bus Station	2:55 AM	Milton Keynes	Coachway	Economy	$14	A Bus from National Express goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 8/6/2026 12:10:00 AM to Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/6/2026 2:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
National Express	2h 45m	2:25 AM	Derby	Riverlights Bus Station	5:10 AM	Milton Keynes	Coachway	Economy	$14	A Bus from National Express goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 8/6/2026 2:25:00 AM to Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/6/2026 5:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
National Express	3h 0m	4:10 AM	Derby	Riverlights Bus Station	7:10 AM	Milton Keynes	Coachway	Economy	$14	A Bus from National Express goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 8/6/2026 4:10:00 AM to Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/6/2026 7:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
FlixBus	4h 5m	2:40 AM	Derby	Riverlights Bus Station	6:45 AM	Milton Keynes	Central Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 8/6/2026 2:40:00 AM to Central Station, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/6/2026 6:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m
FlixBus	5h 25m	4:40 AM	Derby	Riverlights Bus Station	10:05 AM	Milton Keynes	Central Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 8/6/2026 4:40:00 AM to Central Station, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/6/2026 10:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	2h 45m	12:10 AM	Derby	Riverlights Bus Station	2:55 AM	Milton Keynes	Coachway	Economy	$17	A Bus from National Express goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 8/7/2026 12:10:00 AM to Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/7/2026 2:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
National Express	2h 45m	12:55 AM	Derby	Riverlights Bus Station	3:40 AM	Milton Keynes	Coachway	Economy	$17	A Bus from National Express goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 8/7/2026 12:55:00 AM to Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/7/2026 3:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
National Express	2h 45m	2:25 AM	Derby	Riverlights Bus Station	5:10 AM	Milton Keynes	Coachway	Economy	$17	A Bus from National Express goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 8/7/2026 2:25:00 AM to Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/7/2026 5:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
National Express	3h 0m	4:10 AM	Derby	Riverlights Bus Station	7:10 AM	Milton Keynes	Coachway	Economy	$17	A Bus from National Express goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 8/7/2026 4:10:00 AM to Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/7/2026 7:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
National Express	3h 5m	5:40 AM	Derby	Riverlights Bus Station	8:45 AM	Milton Keynes	Coachway	Economy	$17	A Bus from National Express goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 8/7/2026 5:40:00 AM to Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/7/2026 8:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	2h 45m	12:10 AM	Derby	Riverlights Bus Station	2:55 AM	Milton Keynes	Coachway	Economy	$17	A Bus from National Express goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 8/8/2026 12:10:00 AM to Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/8/2026 2:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
National Express	2h 40m	1:25 AM	Derby	Riverlights Bus Station	4:05 AM	Milton Keynes	Coachway	Economy	$17	A Bus from National Express goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 8/8/2026 1:25:00 AM to Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/8/2026 4:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m
National Express	2h 45m	2:40 AM	Derby	Riverlights Bus Station	5:25 AM	Milton Keynes	Coachway	Economy	$17	A Bus from National Express goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 8/8/2026 2:40:00 AM to Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/8/2026 5:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
National Express	2h 45m	4:30 AM	Derby	Riverlights Bus Station	7:15 AM	Milton Keynes	Coachway	Economy	$17	A Bus from National Express goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 8/8/2026 4:30:00 AM to Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/8/2026 7:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
National Express	2h 45m	6:00 AM	Derby	Riverlights Bus Station	8:45 AM	Milton Keynes	Coachway	Economy	$17	A Bus from National Express goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 8/8/2026 6:00:00 AM to Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/8/2026 8:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	2h 45m	12:10 AM	Derby	Riverlights Bus Station	2:55 AM	Milton Keynes	Coachway	Economy	$17	A Bus from National Express goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 8/9/2026 12:10:00 AM to Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/9/2026 2:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
National Express	2h 40m	1:25 AM	Derby	Riverlights Bus Station	4:05 AM	Milton Keynes	Coachway	Economy	$17	A Bus from National Express goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 8/9/2026 1:25:00 AM to Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/9/2026 4:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m
National Express	2h 45m	2:40 AM	Derby	Riverlights Bus Station	5:25 AM	Milton Keynes	Coachway	Economy	$17	A Bus from National Express goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 8/9/2026 2:40:00 AM to Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/9/2026 5:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
FlixBus	4h 5m	2:40 AM	Derby	Riverlights Bus Station	6:45 AM	Milton Keynes	Central Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 8/9/2026 2:40:00 AM to Central Station, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/9/2026 6:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m
FlixBus	5h 25m	4:40 AM	Derby	Riverlights Bus Station	10:05 AM	Milton Keynes	Central Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 8/9/2026 4:40:00 AM to Central Station, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/9/2026 10:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Derby to Milton Keynes is $14 on 8/3/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Derby and Milton Keynes

See here how frequent the connections between Derby and Milton Keynes are, during different times and days of the week.

Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 22 daily buses from Derby to Milton Keynes. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between Derby and Milton Keynes.

The busiest time of the day is the Night, with 42 buses from Derby to Milton Keynes, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Derby and Milton Keynes, with 11 offers.

Facts about the bus from Derby to Milton Keynes

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 12 times every day by bus from Derby to Milton Keynes in one click! Book your bus ticket from Derby to Milton Keynes starting from $14!

Cheapest Bus	$14
Fastest Bus	2h 40m
Earliest Bus	12:05 PM
Latest Bus	10:10 PM
Daily Bus Routes	12 Ø
Distance	68.0 miles
Bus Companies	National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Derby to Milton Keynes

Every day, 12 buses from 2 bus companies leave Derby for Milton Keynes: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 08/03/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 08/02

Monday 08/03

$14

Tuesday 08/04

$14

Wednesday 08/05

$24

Thursday 08/06

$14

Friday 08/07

$17

Saturday 08/08

$17

Sunday 08/09

$24

Monday 08/10

$14

Tuesday 08/11

$24

Wednesday 08/12

$14

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

$17

Saturday 08/15

$17

Sunday 08/16

$24

Monday 08/17

$14

Tuesday 08/18

$14

Wednesday 08/19

$24

Thursday 08/20

$14

Friday 08/21

$17

Saturday 08/22

$24

Sunday 08/23

Monday 08/24

$14

Tuesday 08/25

$14

Wednesday 08/26

$14

Thursday 08/27

$21

Friday 08/28

$23

Saturday 08/29

The cheapest time to travel from Derby to Milton Keynes

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Derby to Milton Keynes, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $14, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Derby to Milton Keynes. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $17.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Derby to Milton Keynes, with $14. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $14.

How to save money travelling from Derby to Milton Keynes

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Derby to Milton Keynes in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Derby to Milton Keynes, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Derby to Milton Keynes are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Derby and Milton Keynes

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Derby and Milton Keynes.

Riverlights Bus Station

Morledge 735

Central Bus Station

Pride Park

Donnington Park

Hollands Way

Coachway

The Coachway

Central Station

Bus Stop

Midsummer Boulevard 653

Kingston Shopping Centre

Winchester Cir 1

National Bowl

Service and Comfort on the bus from Derby to Milton Keynes

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Derby to Milton Keynes? Or which bus companies serve the route Derby to Milton Keynes? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Derby to Milton Keynes bus

How much does a Derby Milton Keynes bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $14 and takes 3h 0m to reach Milton Keynes. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Derby to Milton Keynes?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $14 and $52. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Milton Keynes.

On average, how many connections are available from Derby to Milton Keynes each day?

Every day, the Derby to Milton Keynes bus route is served by approximately 12 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Derby to Milton Keynes take?

The fastest bus from Derby to Milton Keynes is offered by National Express and takes 2h 40m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $17. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Derby to Milton Keynes?

The earliest bus arriving in Milton Keynes from Derby starts at 12:05 PM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Derby to Milton Keynes?

The latest bus trip departing from Derby for Milton Keynes starts at 10:10 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Derby Milton Keynes route?

When traveling by bus from Derby to Milton Keynes, passengers can travel with National Express and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Derby and Milton Keynes?

You can check all the direct connections between Derby and Milton Keynes by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Derby to Milton Keynes bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Derby Milton Keynes bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Derby Milton Keynes bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Derby to Milton Keynes on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Derby to Milton Keynes?

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Derby to Milton Keynes

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Derby and to Milton Keynes

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Derby and to Milton Keynes. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!