Driving Lessons in Bedford

Bedford's 12 driving schools and 40 independent driving instructors offer strong choice, with lessons from schools averaging £35 per hour. Four schools offer both automatic driving lessons and female driving instructors, while 9 independent driving instructors are female. Schools average 4.9-star ratings, and the local test centre shows a solid 53.7% pass rate.

£35
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Driving lessons in Bedford

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Showing 1–20 of 52 driving schools and independent instructors in Bedford.

Fatmatu Bah

Manual

From £40/hr
Female ADI
Sara Stokes Driving

Sara Stokes Driving

Manual

5(1)
From £33/hr20hrs for £580Save £80

High pass rate with flexible 2-hour lessons at £66 (£63 for students), or save with block deals: £305 for 10 hours or £580 for 20 hours. Tailored tuition covers everything from basics to motorway skills, plus Pass Plus courses (£330) and refresher lessons for returning drivers.

EveningsWeekends
44 Lordsmead, Cranfield, Bedford MK43 0HPView school
The Driving Spot

The Driving Spot

Manual and automatic

5
From £36/hr10hrs for £350Save £10

£36 per hour with block deals starting at £350 for 10 hours, plus a £40 mock test to identify weak spots before your practical exam. 5-star rated across all platforms with learners praising the patient, thorough instruction and effective intensive courses. Modern dual-control hatchbacks with air conditioning ensure comfortable, stress-free learning.

IntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car available
3 Honiton Way, Bedford MK40 3ANView school
Asim Shah School of Motoring

Asim Shah School of Motoring

Manual

5
From £30/hr10hrs for £300

Asim Shah School of Motoring offers exceptional value at just £30 per hour, with a special introductory offer of three hours for £60 for new learners. A 10-hour block deal costs £300, and lessons are tailored to your pace using client-centred techniques and the DVSA recommended syllabus. Pass Plus courses and motorway driving lessons are also available.

6 Nelson St, Bedford MK40 4JPView school
ASM Driving Schools

ASM Driving Schools

Manual and automatic

4.8
From £38/hr10hrs for £370Save £10

ASM offers flexible pricing with 1-hour manual lessons from £38 or automatic from £40, plus 10-hour block deals at £370 (manual) and £390 (automatic). No extra charge for using the school's test car on exam day, and special offers are available for beginners. One-to-one tuition covers theory and hazard perception training free of charge, with lessons available 7 days a week from 6am to 9pm.

EveningsWeekendsIntensiveTest car available
Paras House, 94 Orchard St, Kempston, Bedford MK42 7JJView school
Debbie's Driver Training

Debbie's Driver Training

Manual

4.789% pass rate
From £37.50/hr10hrs for £350Save £25

Trained under Neville Stamford of 3 Shires Driver Training, this instructor specialises in nervous learners and those with autism, aspergers, anxiety, and learning difficulties, with an 89% first-time pass rate. 1.5-hour lessons at £55, 2-hour lessons at £75, or a 10-hour block for £350. Pass Plus courses also available at £300.

Female Instructors
31 Newstead Way, Bedford MK41 8RHView school
Noor Driving Academy

Noor Driving Academy

Manual

5

The website is currently under maintenance. Please check back soon for full details about lessons, pricing, and availability.

Mile Rd., Bedford MK42 9UBView school

Bedford Driving School

Manual

5

Grade A instructor offering relaxed, client-centred lessons with a focus on long-term safety skills. Special beginner offers available, plus Pass Plus courses and free theory test support. Pick-up and drop-off included within the Bedford area.

36 Brocklehurst Rd, Kempston, Bedford MK42 7GEView school
driveJohnson's

driveJohnson's

Manual

590% pass rate
Block bookings available

Established in 2005 with a first-time pass rate consistently above 90%. Intensive courses are tailored to individual needs rather than fixed packages, starting with a 2-hour assessment lesson to create a personalised plan. Deals available on 1, 2, and 10-hour lesson blocks, with pricing positioned as mid-market value without compromising on instructor quality.

Intensive
12 Braeburn Wy, Cranfield, Bedford MK43 0EHView school
Drive Like A Boss

Drive Like A Boss

Manual and automatic

5

Rebranded from Duke & Duchess driving school with an established reputation across Bedfordshire. Instructors teach beyond test standard to build lifelong safe driving skills, with a supportive approach that turns mistakes into learning opportunities. Semi-intensive courses available from 4 weeks to 3 months, plus Pass Plus courses and motorway lessons once you've passed.

IntensiveFemale Instructors
41 Salisbury Rd, Flitwick, Bedford MK45 1UDView school
Mayfair School Of Motoring

Mayfair School Of Motoring

Manual

4.8

Family-run school with over 30 years' experience, run by husband-and-wife team Colin and June Knott plus their son Paul. Both male and female instructors available, with a free door-to-door service and Pass Plus courses on offer. Contact them on 01767 640885 for pricing.

Female Instructors
15 Walnut Cl, Blunham, Bedford MK44 3NBView school
DriveAtsi Driver Training

DriveAtsi Driver Training

Automatic

Block bookings available

Specialises in nervous and anxious drivers with a patient, supportive approach that identifies weak points and builds genuine confidence. One student passed first time with just 3 minors, praising the instructor's ability to explain the reasoning behind corrections. Flexible lesson bookings and block deals available; contact for current pricing.

Preston Rd, Bedford MK40 4HGView school

Junaid Ali

Manual

Manpreet Kahlon

Automatic

Marcin Driving Skills

Marcin Driving Skills

Manual

5
66 Appledore Rd, Bedford MK40 3UZView school

Nilufar Ali

Female ADI

Afruz Ali

Female ADI

Mumtaz Ali Malik

Syed Atif Hussain Kazmi

Intensive courses in Bedford

Want to pass fast?

4 Bedford schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.

Bedford Test Centres and Pass Rates

Bedford is a good centre to test at. Its pass rate of 54% is above the 50% average across Great Britain, and the typical wait is about a month.

54%

Bedford

8,854 tests taken · typical wait 1 month
Manual pass rate57.1%
Automatic pass rate46.8%

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