Driving Lessons in Bedfordshire

From £25/hr·Average £34/hr

Bedfordshire's Top Picks

Best Value

First Time Driving School

Cheapest manual driving school in Bedfordshire.

£25/hr
Top Rated
Female Instructors

Kwik Pass Driving School

The highest-rated manual driving school in Bedfordshire, and the top-rated with female instructors.

5.0(3173 reviews)
£35/hr
Best Automatic

Kwik Pass Driving School

Top-rated for automatic driving lessons in Bedfordshire.

5.0(3173 reviews)
£35/hr

Driving Schools in Bedfordshire

33 schools

L&D Driving School

L&D Driving School

From £37/hr·10hrs for £360Save 3%

Grade A instructors with over 20 years' teaching experience and 100% Facebook recommendations. £37/hour or from £35/hour with block deals (10 hours £360, 20...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale InstructorsEvenings & Weekends
53 Byron Rd, Luton LU4 0HX

First Time Driving School

From £25/hr·10hrs for £330

Competitively priced lessons at £25/hour with block deals starting at £170 for 5 hours or £330 for 10 hours, plus test day support including a 1-hour lesson and...

ManualTest car availableEvenings & Weekends
185 Armstrong Rd, Luton LU2 0SX
Ahmed Driving School

Ahmed Driving School

5.0

Operating since 2010, Ahmed Driving School has built a reputation for consistent first-time passes with a team of 16 Grade A instructors who are all CRB checked...

ManualAutomatic
76 Roman Rd, Luton LU4 9DN
REDLINE Driving School

REDLINE Driving School

5.0

REDLINE offers beginner lessons, advanced training, defensive driving, and test preparation across all skill levels. Pass Plus courses are also available for...

Manual
12 Coltsfoot Grn, Luton LU4 0XN
Mustard Driving School

Mustard Driving School

5.0

Local, independent school with a strong track record of recent passes across the area. The focus is on making learning fun and safe, with lessons tailored to...

Manual
Orion Way, Leighton Buzzard LU7 3XJ
Seb's Driving School

Seb's Driving School

5.0·74% pass rate

74% first-time pass rate across 800+ students with 10+ years' experience. Known for patient, methodical instruction that focuses on safe driving proficiency...

Manual
6 Ridgeway Ave, Dunstable LU5 4RG
GreenLearners Driving School

GreenLearners Driving School

5.0

Founded in 2010, GreenLearners specializes in eco-friendly driving instruction with a unique focus on electric vehicle training alongside traditional lessons....

ManualAutomaticEvenings & Weekends
139 Rutherford Cres, Leighton Buzzard LU7 3GE
DT-UK Driving School

DT-UK Driving School

4.9(139)

Over 30 years of experience serving Luton and surrounding areas with a focus on personalised training for safe, confident driving. Instructors are praised for...

ManualAutomatic
76 Kirby Dr, Luton LU3 4AW
MCA Driving School

MCA Driving School

4.9

Instructor Cristian comes highly recommended by students for his calm, professional approach and ability to help anxious learners manage their emotions during...

Automatic
19 Reaper Cl, Houghton Regis, Luton LU4 0ST
PJC Driver Training

PJC Driver Training

Block bookings available
4.7(67)

Multi-location school with experienced instructors including Mohammed and Paul, both highly praised in reviews for patience and tailored teaching methods....

ManualFemale InstructorsEvenings & Weekends
12 Roedean Cl, Luton LU2 8QW
Gary's School of Motoring

Gary's School of Motoring

4.3

Pass rate well above the national average with free theory test training included in lessons. One-to-one instruction focused on building confidence and safe...

Manual
50 Dimmock Cl, Leighton Buzzard LU7 4RY
leagrave automatic and manual school of motoring

leagrave automatic and manual school of motoring

5.0
Manual
45 Sundown Ave, Dunstable LU5 4AJ
BLIP Driver Training

BLIP Driver Training

5.0
Manual
ELODGE, Luton Rd, Luton LU4 9UG

Block Booking Deals in Bedfordshire

19 schools offer block deals - book in bulk and save.

Best deal - save 8%

Drive Time School of Motoring

10hrs for £275

£27.50/hr

Save 7%

Look After Learners

25hrs for £699

£27.96/hr

Save 6%

Be Safe Driver

20hrs for £620

£31.00/hr

Save 5%

Hart Lane School of Motoring

10hrs for £315

£31.50/hr

Save 3%

Marsh Driving School

10hrs for £290

£29.00/hr

Save 3%

NC Driving School

10hrs for £310

£31.00/hr

Intensive Courses in Bedfordshire

Pass in 1–2 weeks

From£30/hr
10 schools5.0best rated

Bedfordshire Test Centres and Pass Rates

Based on the latest DVSA data, 2024–25 | 9 nearby test centres

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