The distance between Milton Keynes and Derby is around 129km (80 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 15m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Milton Keynes to Derby by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Tamworth and then to Derby.
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Take the bus to Grange Park Lake and then to Derby Bus Station.
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There are several options for getting from Milton Keynes to Derby by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £15 ($18) and will take around 2h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £33 ($39).
The distance between Milton Keynes and Derby is around 129km (80 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 109km (68 miles)
It takes around 1h 15m to get from Milton Keynes and Derby by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Milton Keynes to Derby is to take the train which takes around 1h 15m and will set you back approx £33 ($39).
The cheapest way to travel between Milton Keynes and Derby, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £15 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Milton Keynes and Derby. It typically takes around 1h 15m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Milton Keynes to Derby. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Tamworth. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 15m.
London Midland, Avanti West Coast and CrossCountry run train services between Milton Keynes and Derby. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Milton Keynes and Derby. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Milton Keynes to Derby. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Grange Park Lake. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 2hrs.
Stagecoach Midlands, Megabus UK and National Express run regular bus services between Milton Keynes and Derby. Buses run twice daily and take around 2hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Milton Keynes to Derby. We recommend that you take the train to Tamworth and then to Derby. instead which will take 1h 15m.
The closest major airport to Derby is East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) which is approximately 14km (9 miles) from Derby. Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) and Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Milton Keynes and Derby. The distance is around 129km (80 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Milton Keynes to Derby is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 15m and will usually cost around £33 ($39).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 1h 15m | £33($39) | hourly | 135km (84 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 2hrs | £18($21) | twice daily | 131km (81 miles) |
Bus to Derby | 2h 30m | £15($18) | once daily | 141km (87 miles) |
Drive | 1h 20m | £23($27) | on demand | 129km (80 miles) |
London Midland
Stagecoach Midlands
The following major airports near Derby offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.