Driving Lessons in Bedfordshire

£34
average price
32
driving schools
122
independent instructors
9
test centres

Driving schools and instructors in Bedfordshire

Showing 120 of 32
Kwik Pass Driving School

Kwik Pass Driving School

5(3173)98% pass rate
From £35/hr10hrs for £340Save £10

With a 98% pass rate across 55,000+ students and 22+ years' experience, Kwik Pass has grown from a single instructor to a team of over 50. Lessons start at £35/hour in Luton (£40 outside), with 10-hour blocks at £340 and intensive courses from £275 for 5 hours. Pass Plus courses and motorway training are also available.

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car available
75 Crawley Rd, Luton LU1 1HXView school
Fast Track Driving School

Fast Track Driving School

5(775)
From £33/hrBlock bookings available

Structured lessons focused on real test routes and building confidence for nervous drivers, with mock tests offering examiner-style marking and honest feedback. Manual lessons at £33/hour or automatic at £35/hour, with block booking deals available for consistent progress and priority slots.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomatic
573 Dunstable Rd, Luton LU4 8QWView school
Drive Gate

Drive Gate

5(74)
From £35/hr10hrs for £340Save £10

Award-winning school with flexible intensive courses from £275 for 5 hours up to £1,650 for 30 hours, plus hourly lessons at £35 in Luton or £40 outside. Test car hire available for £150 locally or £190 further afield, with block booking discounts on 10, 20, and 30-hour packages.

ManualAutomaticIntensiveTest car available
King St, Luton LU1 2DWView school
Falcon Driving School

Falcon Driving School

5(68)
From £35/hrBlock bookings available

5-star Google reviews and an excellent pass rate back this school's commitment to safe, responsible driving. At £35 per hour with block booking discounts available, they also offer student, NHS, and healthcare staff discounts. Pass Plus courses are also available.

Manual
6 -10 Adelaide St, Luton LU1 5BJView school
XLENT Driving School Luton

XLENT Driving School Luton

5(60)
From £34.14/hrBlock bookings available

Polish and English-speaking instructor offering stress-free lessons from £34.14/hour, with a 40-hour beginner package plus one free hour when you book a block. Pass Plus courses available for £320, and driving lesson vouchers make a unique gift option.

Manual
Speaks Polish, English
37 Mangrove Rd, Luton LU2 9BWView school
Drive Time School of Motoring

Drive Time School of Motoring

5(53)
From £30/hr10hrs for £275Save £25

Established for over 15 years with a track record of helping hundreds of pupils pass their test. Single lessons at £30/hour or block deals from £275 for 10 hours, with test car use available for £75 including a pre-test lesson. Semi-intensive courses can be tailored to suit your timeline, and Pass Plus courses are also available.

ManualIntensiveTest car available
Warwick Rd W, Luton LU4 8BJView school
Dee Dee Driving School

Dee Dee Driving School

5
From £35/hr

16 years of driving instruction experience with a focus on tailored, fun lessons for each learner. Single-hour lessons at £35 or two-hour sessions at £70, with a welcoming approach designed to build confidence in a dynamic environment.

ManualFemale Instructors
33 Barley Brow, Dunstable LU6 1UJView school
Marsh Driving School

Marsh Driving School

5
From £30/hr10hrs for £290Save £10

Multi-lingual instructors speaking English, Urdu, Pashto, Farsi, and Dutch, with strong student reviews praising patience and first-time pass support. £20/hour for your first 2 hours, then £30/hour pay-as-you-go or £290 for a 10-hour standard block. Test car hire available for your driving assessment.

ManualIntensiveTest car available
Speaks Urdu, Pashto, Farsi, Dutch
11 Sundon Park Rd, Luton LU3 3AAView school
Be Safe Driver

Be Safe Driver

5
From £33/hr20hrs for £620Save £40

Multiple first-time passes and consistently strong reviews highlight this instructor's teaching approach. Single hours from £33, or £31/hour in a 20-hour block (£620 total), with flexible lesson lengths from 1 to 2 hours available Monday to Saturday. Pass Plus courses also available at £290.

Manual
Eaton Green Rd, Luton LU2 9LDView school
Elite Driving Training

Elite Driving Training

5
From £30/hr10hrs for £450

Established in 2004 with over 20 years of experience and a 4.5 Trust Score from 1,500 reviews. Intensive courses start from £45 per hour, with block deals at £450 for 10 hours, £675 for 15 hours, and up to £1,350 for 30 hours. Test car hire and Pass Plus courses also available, plus motorway lessons from £150.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car available
102 Mancroft Rd, Caddington, Luton LU1 4ENView school
XLENT Driving School

XLENT Driving School

5
From £36/hr10hrs for £350Save £10

Consistent first-time passes with students achieving 0-4 faults on test day. £36/hour in Luton (£38 afternoons, £40 weekends), £40/hour in surrounding areas, or £350 for a 10-hour block in Luton. Test car hire available for £120, plus Pass Plus courses at £320.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticTest car available
6 Dirac Mead, Leighton Buzzard LU7 3QWView school
CHILL Driving School

CHILL Driving School

5
From £38/hr5hrs for £185Save £5

Founded in 2007 by Carol Hill, this independent school focuses on creating a relaxed learning environment where driving skills stick for life. Single-hour lessons at £38 or a 5-lesson block for £185, with personalised instruction tailored to each learner's pace and needs.

ManualFemale Instructors
46 Half Moon Ln, Dunstable LU5 4ABView school
TonyDrive

TonyDrive

5
From £38/hr

£38/hour or £57 for 90 minutes and £76 for 2-hour lessons in an automatic car. Known for specialised support with anxiety, autism, and ADHD, with motorway lessons available for both provisional and full licence holders. A calm, patient instructor whose students consistently praise his effective teaching methods and encouragement through test day.

Automatic
Grove, Leighton Buzzard LU7 0QUView school
Ansari Driving School

Ansari Driving School

4.9(123)99% pass rate
From £35/hr10hrs for £350

99% first-time pass rate with multi-lingual instructors (Urdu, Punjabi, Hindi) experienced in building confidence for nervous learners. £35/hour or £350 for a 10-hour block, with pick-up and drop-off included across the area and help with test bookings.

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale Instructors
Speaks Urdu, Punjabi, Hindi
Watermead Rd, Limbury, Luton LU3 2TFView school
Hart Lane School of Motoring

Hart Lane School of Motoring

4.9(109)
From £33/hr10hrs for £315Save £15

Experienced instructors with in-depth knowledge of theory and practical tests, aiming for first-time passes across multiple locations. Lessons start from £33/hour (manual in Luton) with 10-hour blocks from £315, plus motorway tuition and Pass Plus courses available. Patient, friendly staff offer both male and female instructors with dual-controlled cars in manual and automatic.

ManualAutomaticFemale Instructors
147 Hart Ln, Luton LU2 0JGView school
Signal Driving School

Signal Driving School

4.9(92)
From £38/hr

Grade A instructor with 17 years' experience and a track record of excellent pass rates, particularly skilled with nervous drivers. Lessons at £38/hour (1.5-hour and 2-hour options also available), plus a dual-controlled test car supplied for your driving test. Specialises in post-test-failure training, designing targeted lessons to address specific weaknesses.

ManualIntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car available
Quantock Court, Beds, 29 Quantock Cl, Luton LU3 4ESView school
Warden Hill Driving School

Warden Hill Driving School

4.8(442)
From £35/hr10hrs for £335Save £15

Celebrating 40 years of excellence since 1986. £35/hour in Luton (£37–£38 in other areas) with substantial block deals: 10 hours for £335, 20 hours for £650, or 30-hour beginner courses from £950. Four-day intensive courses start at £400, and a limited-time offer gives you 11 hours for the price of 10.

ManualAutomaticIntensive
Britannia House, Leagrave Rd, Luton LU3 1RJView school
NC Driving School

NC Driving School

4.8(78)
From £32/hr10hrs for £310Save £10

Founded in 2010 by Nazmul Chowdhury, NC Driving School has built 15 years of experience delivering affordable lessons across multiple areas. Manual lessons start from £32 per hour, automatic from £33, with 10-hour block bookings from £310; test car hire is available on request. Their instructors use a unique teaching method focused on first-time passes, and they're open 8am–10pm daily including weekends.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticTest car available
17 Waleys Cl, Luton LU3 3RZView school
Look After Learners

Look After Learners

4.8(48)
From £32/hr12hrs for £372Save £12

Instructor since 2002 with 6 years' experience training driving instructors at the AA. One-to-one tuition with door-to-door pickup, pictorial handouts after each lesson, and a free mock test service. £30/hour, £44 for 1.5 hours, or £58 for 2 hours; block deals from £174 for 6 hours up to £699 for 25 hours (paid in advance).

ManualIntensiveTest car available
29 Birchen Grove, Round Green, Luton LU2 7TJView school
Mirrors School of Motoring

Mirrors School of Motoring

From £35/hr

Grade A instructor with 24 years' experience teaching nervous learners, confident drivers, and those for whom English isn't a first language. Automatic lessons at £36/hour or manual at £34/hour, with a friendly, patient approach designed to make learning feel like fun rather than a chore.

ManualAutomaticFemale Instructors
118 Richmond Hill, Luton LU2 7JQView school
Price snapshot

How much do driving lessons cost in Bedfordshire?

Most learners pay £35–£40 an hour. Under £35 is a good deal, over £45 is at the higher end.

Typical
£36
Most pay
£35–£40
Schools
£30–35
9
£35–40
12

Based on prices from 21 driving schools in Bedfordshire.

Intensive courses in Bedfordshire

Want to pass fast?

10 Bedfordshire schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.

Bedfordshire Test Centres and Pass Rates

Pass rates varied dramatically across the ten centres, from Luton's challenging 40.1% to Letchworth's excellent 58.3%. The region's 75,253 tests from 2024 to 2025 reflect everything from Luton's busy urban roads and complex airport approaches to Letchworth's garden city layout with well-planned roundabouts. Automatic drivers generally struggled more in urban areas like Luton (37.8%) but fared better in towns like Letchworth (54.9%). Women's pass rates ranged from 37% to 57.5%, while men achieved between 43% and 58.9% depending on location.

58%

Letchworth

5,032 tests taken
Women57.5%
Men58.9%
Automatic54.9%
51%

Leighton Buzzard (Stanbridge Road)

7,529 tests taken
Women47.8%
Men53.3%
Automatic46.1%
50%

Bedford

8,958 tests taken
Women49.7%
Men50.1%
Automatic44.0%
49%

Aylesbury

5,864 tests taken
Women48.3%
Men49.1%
Automatic45.1%
48%

St Albans

6,881 tests taken
Women47.5%
Men49.2%
Automatic44.8%
47%

Watford

10,896 tests taken
Women46.2%
Men46.8%
Automatic41.9%
46%

Bletchley

9,783 tests taken
Women45.4%
Men46.0%
Automatic43.8%
45%

Stevenage

4,208 tests taken
Women45.3%
Men44.5%
Automatic34.9%
40%

Luton

8,304 tests taken
Women37.0%
Men43.0%
Automatic37.8%

Areas in Bedfordshire