The average train between Derby and Milton Keynes takes 1h 52m and the fastest train takes 1h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Derby to Milton Keynes. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Derby and Milton Keynes. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Derby is at 10:50 PM which arrives into Milton Keynes at 6:47 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Derby to Milton Keynes. However, there are services departing from Derby station and arriving at Milton Keynes station via Tamworth High Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.
Derby to Milton Keynes train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Derby station.
Derby to Milton Keynes train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Milton Keynes Central station.
Book your Derby to Milton Keynes train tickets online with Cross Country, West Midlands Trains and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Derby and Milton Keynes is 109.5 km. The road distance is 135 km.
You can take a train from Derby to Milton Keynes Central via Tamworth in around 1h 55m.