Bus Milton Keynes to Derby: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Milton Keynes to Derby

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

today

tomorrow

$17

Saturday

$17

Sunday

Monday

$14

Tuesday

Wednesday

$14

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	2h 35m	12:45 AM	Milton Keynes	Coachway	3:20 AM	Derby	Riverlights Bus Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from National Express goes from Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 12:45:00 AM to Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 3:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 35m
National Express	3h 0m	2:25 AM	Milton Keynes	Coachway	5:25 AM	Derby	Riverlights Bus Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from National Express goes from Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 2:25:00 AM to Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 5:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
National Express	3h 5m	2:15 PM	Milton Keynes	Coachway	5:20 PM	Derby	Riverlights Bus Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from National Express goes from Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 2:15:00 PM to Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 5:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
National Express	3h 10m	3:40 PM	Milton Keynes	Coachway	6:50 PM	Derby	Riverlights Bus Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from National Express goes from Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 3:40:00 PM to Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 6:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
National Express	2h 55m	5:15 PM	Milton Keynes	Coachway	8:10 PM	Derby	Riverlights Bus Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from National Express goes from Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) at 12/5/2025 5:15:00 PM to Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/5/2025 8:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	2h 35m	12:45 AM	Milton Keynes	Coachway	3:20 AM	Derby	Riverlights Bus Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from National Express goes from Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 12:45:00 AM to Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 3:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 35m
National Express	3h 0m	2:25 AM	Milton Keynes	Coachway	5:25 AM	Derby	Riverlights Bus Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from National Express goes from Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 2:25:00 AM to Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 5:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
National Express	3h 5m	2:15 PM	Milton Keynes	Coachway	5:20 PM	Derby	Riverlights Bus Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from National Express goes from Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 2:15:00 PM to Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 5:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
National Express	3h 0m	3:30 PM	Milton Keynes	Coachway	6:30 PM	Derby	Riverlights Bus Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from National Express goes from Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 3:30:00 PM to Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 6:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
National Express	2h 55m	4:50 PM	Milton Keynes	Coachway	7:45 PM	Derby	Riverlights Bus Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from National Express goes from Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) at 12/6/2025 4:50:00 PM to Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/6/2025 7:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	2h 15m	8:35 PM	Milton Keynes	Coachway	10:50 PM	Derby	Riverlights Bus Station	Economy	$14	A Bus from National Express goes from Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 8:35:00 PM to Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 10:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 15m
National Express	2h 35m	12:45 AM	Milton Keynes	Coachway	3:20 AM	Derby	Riverlights Bus Station	Economy	$15	A Bus from National Express goes from Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 12:45:00 AM to Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 3:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 35m
National Express	3h 0m	2:25 AM	Milton Keynes	Coachway	5:25 AM	Derby	Riverlights Bus Station	Economy	$15	A Bus from National Express goes from Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 2:25:00 AM to Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 5:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
National Express	3h 5m	2:15 PM	Milton Keynes	Coachway	5:20 PM	Derby	Riverlights Bus Station	Economy	$15	A Bus from National Express goes from Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 2:15:00 PM to Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 5:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
National Express	3h 10m	3:40 PM	Milton Keynes	Coachway	6:50 PM	Derby	Riverlights Bus Station	Economy	$15	A Bus from National Express goes from Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) at 12/8/2025 3:40:00 PM to Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/8/2025 6:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	2h 15m	8:35 PM	Milton Keynes	Coachway	10:50 PM	Derby	Riverlights Bus Station	Economy	$14	A Bus from National Express goes from Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 8:35:00 PM to Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 10:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 15m
National Express	2h 35m	12:45 AM	Milton Keynes	Coachway	3:20 AM	Derby	Riverlights Bus Station	Economy	$15	A Bus from National Express goes from Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 12:45:00 AM to Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 3:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 35m
National Express	3h 0m	2:25 AM	Milton Keynes	Coachway	5:25 AM	Derby	Riverlights Bus Station	Economy	$15	A Bus from National Express goes from Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 2:25:00 AM to Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 5:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
National Express	3h 5m	2:15 PM	Milton Keynes	Coachway	5:20 PM	Derby	Riverlights Bus Station	Economy	$15	A Bus from National Express goes from Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 2:15:00 PM to Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 5:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
National Express	3h 10m	3:40 PM	Milton Keynes	Coachway	6:50 PM	Derby	Riverlights Bus Station	Economy	$15	A Bus from National Express goes from Coachway, Milton Keynes (United Kingdom) at 12/10/2025 3:40:00 PM to Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/10/2025 6:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Milton Keynes to Derby is $14 on 12/8/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Milton Keynes and Derby

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

Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 16 daily buses from Milton Keynes to Derby. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 15 daily coaches between Milton Keynes and Derby.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 28 buses from Milton Keynes to Derby, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Milton Keynes and Derby, with 8 offers.

Facts about the bus from Milton Keynes to Derby

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 15 times every day by bus from Milton Keynes to Derby in one click! Book your bus ticket from Milton Keynes to Derby starting from $14!

Cheapest Bus	$14
Fastest Bus	2h 15m
Earliest Bus	12:45 AM
Latest Bus	11:50 PM
Daily Bus Routes	15 Ø
Distance	68.0 miles
Bus Companies	National Express

Cheapest bus connections from Milton Keynes to Derby

Every day, 15 buses from 1 bus companies leave Milton Keynes for Derby: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/04/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 11/30

Monday 12/01

Tuesday 12/02

Wednesday 12/03

Thursday 12/04

Friday 12/05

$17

Saturday 12/06

$17

Sunday 12/07

Monday 12/08

$14

Tuesday 12/09

Wednesday 12/10

$14

Thursday 12/11

$14

Friday 12/12

Saturday 12/13

Sunday 12/14

Monday 12/15

Tuesday 12/16

Wednesday 12/17

Thursday 12/18

Friday 12/19

Saturday 12/20

Sunday 12/21

Monday 12/22

$28

Tuesday 12/23

Wednesday 12/24

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from Milton Keynes to Derby

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

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

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Milton Keynes to Derby, with $14. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $20.

How to save money travelling from Milton Keynes to Derby

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 Milton Keynes to Derby 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 Milton Keynes to Derby, 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 Milton Keynes to Derby are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Milton Keynes and Derby

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

Coachway

The Coachway

Bus Stop

Midsummer Boulevard 653

Kingston Shopping Centre

Winchester Cir 1

National Bowl

The Point (Stop G3)

Riverlights Bus Station

Morledge 735

Central Bus Station

Central Station

Railway Terrace

Pride Park

Tutbury & Hatton Train Station

Service and Comfort on the bus from Milton Keynes to Derby

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

FAQs about the Milton Keynes to Derby bus

How much does a Milton Keynes Derby bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $14 and takes 2h 15m to reach Derby. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $14 and $24. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Derby.

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

Every day, the Milton Keynes to Derby bus route is served by approximately 15 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Milton Keynes to Derby is offered by National Express and takes 2h 15m. 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 Milton Keynes to Derby?

The earliest bus arriving in Derby from Milton Keynes starts at 12:45 AM. 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 Milton Keynes to Derby?

The latest bus trip departing from Milton Keynes for Derby starts at 11:50 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 Milton Keynes Derby route?

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

Is there a direct bus between Milton Keynes and Derby?

You can check all the direct connections between Milton Keynes and Derby 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.

What can I take with me on the Milton Keynes to Derby 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 Milton Keynes Derby 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 Milton Keynes Derby 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 Milton Keynes to Derby on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Milton Keynes and to Derby

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