Driving Lessons in Cambridgeshire

£42
average price
71
driving schools
159
independent instructors
2
test centres

Driving schools and instructors in Cambridgeshire

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Drive with L

Drive with L

5(91)
10hrs for £395

Intensive driving courses with test included—30 hours plus test for £1,550 or 46 hours plus test for £2,599. Standard lessons run £85 for 2 hours or £125 for 3 hours, with 10-hour blocks at £395. Local knowledge of test routes across Hampton, Stanground, Orton, Bretton, Werrington, Yaxley, and Eye.

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35 Blackmead, Orton Malborne, Peterborough PE2 5PXView school
Papa Nick's Driving School

Papa Nick's Driving School

5(79)
Block bookings available

Specialises in nervous drivers and test anxiety, with a professional driver background spanning 25+ years and an HGV licence. Single, two-hour, and bulk package lessons available with pre- and post-briefing included in every session. Hundreds of five-star reviews highlight Nick's calm approach and high pass rates across the area.

Manual
53 Benland, Peterborough PE3 8EBView school
MasterDrive Academy

MasterDrive Academy

5(9)
Block bookings available

MasterDrive Academy specialises in manual driving lessons across Cambridge's challenging roads, with instructors trained on local test routes including Chesterton Road, Milton Road, and Newmarket Road. Multiple five-star reviews highlight first-time passes and patient instruction, with flexible evening and weekend availability plus student discounts and block booking deals. Intensive courses, Pass Plus, and motorway training are also available.

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Drayton Rd, Cambridge CB1 9EUView school
Gear Up Driving School

Gear Up Driving School

5(4)
Block bookings available

Patient, cheerful tuition with discounts for block bookings and a free introductory lesson to get started. Door-to-door pick-up and drop-off service available at times to suit you, plus Pass Plus courses on offer.

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13 Courtfields, Swaffham PE37 7ETView school
Lighthouse Driving Academy

Lighthouse Driving Academy

5(4)

Multiple first-time passes and consistently high praise for patience and clear instruction, particularly with nervous learners. Mark's step-by-step teaching approach and structured support have earned five-star reviews across the board. Manual lessons available Monday to Friday with local expertise covering Cambridge city centre and surrounding villages.

Manual
Cambridge Science Park Rd, Milton, Cambridge CB4 0WAView school
P.D.S. Driving School

P.D.S. Driving School

5(2)

A small, independent school known for competitive pricing on both hourly lessons and intensive driving courses, including residential options. Pass Plus courses also available.

ManualIntensive
59 Whitwell Way, Coton, Cambridge CB23 7PWView school
Aspire School of Motoring

Aspire School of Motoring

5(2)
10hrs for £390

Instructor since 1993 with over 30 years of experience teaching learners of all ages and abilities. Two-hour lessons at £80 (manual) or £82 (automatic), with 10-hour blocks from £390 (manual) or £500 (automatic). Learn in premium vehicles: Audi A3 automatic or Mercedes A Class manual, plus Pass Plus courses available.

ManualAutomatic
71 Smith's Dr, March PE15 9HBView school
Rakesh Driving School

Rakesh Driving School

5(2)

No specific pricing, pass rates, instructor credentials, or service details are provided on this website beyond the tagline of becoming a 'safe and skilled driver.' Contact the school directly to discuss lesson rates, availability, and what makes their teaching approach unique.

Manual
16 Fauna Way, Peterborough PE2 8GZView school
Focus Driver Training Peterborough

Focus Driver Training Peterborough

5(1)

Former DVSA ADI examiners deliver structured training programmes focused on real-world driving skills, not just test passing. 30+ years combined experience as both instructors and examiners means you'll learn from those who've headed up the tests themselves. Call 07785 187341 for lesson availability and pricing.

ManualAutomatic
8 Welbeck Way, Peterborough PE2 7WHView school
Cambridge Automatic Driving School

Cambridge Automatic Driving School

5(1)
10hrs for £395

Grade A instructor with 30 years' driving experience across cars, HGVs, and motorcycles, teaching automatic lessons since 2005. Two-hour lessons at £80 with 10-hour (£395) and 20-hour (£780) block deals available—no surcharges for evenings or weekends. Testimonials highlight his clear teaching method and ability to build confidence in nervous learners, with students reporting they passed their test feeling calm and prepared.

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3 St Stephen's Dr, Chatteris PE16 6EUView school
Premier School of Driving

Premier School of Driving

5(1)
10hrs for £360

Comprehensive lesson options including night driving, motorway training, and theory test preparation. £36 per 2-hour lesson or £360 for a 10-hour block with free pickup from home, school, or college. Referral scheme offers gift vouchers, and free theory test learning materials are included.

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11 Elmfield Rd, Peterborough PE1 4HAView school
GoGoGo Intensive

GoGoGo Intensive

4.9(769)
5hrs for £1525

Affiliated with the Institute of Advanced Motorists and a Trading Standards Scheme member, GoGoGo Intensive specialises in 5-day intensive driving courses from £1,525 (or £149.96/month via Payl8r finance). Free corrective lessons are included if you don't pass first time, and you'll save £400–£500 compared to traditional weekly lessons.

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Suite 2 Peterborough United Football Club, London Rd, Peterborough PE2 8ALView school
MPL Driving School

MPL Driving School

4.9(631)
Block bookings available

Top 3 driving school in Peterborough for 10 consecutive years, with a team of male and female instructors focused on building confidence and real-world skills beyond just passing the test. Flexible pay-as-you-go lessons, a KickStart package for new learners, and intensive courses available. Pass Plus courses also on offer.

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The Old House, 26 High St, Eye, Peterborough PE6 7UUView school
Bennetts Intensive

Bennetts Intensive

4.9(353)

Family-run school operating since 1997 with a strong focus on intensive courses designed to build core skills and confidence through frequent, longer lessons. Reviewers consistently praise the patient instructors and efficient office team who handle test booking and flexible scheduling around your diary—one student who'd failed twice elsewhere passed first time after training here. Competitive pricing with payment plan options available.

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23 Newton Rd, Whittlesford, Cambridge CB22 4PFView school
SkillsOnWheels Driving School

SkillsOnWheels Driving School

4.9(114)

Manual-only lessons at £60 for 90 minutes on weekdays or £70 on Saturdays. Each learner gets a regular weekly slot with the same instructor and time, plus an appointment card and driver record from lesson one.

ManualEveningsWeekends
14 Harris Cres, Needingworth, St. Ives PE27 4TEView school
Pro Driving School

Pro Driving School

4.9(71)

Run by Sergiu, an instructor praised for patience, structure, and punctuality across multiple five-star reviews. Students highlight his ability to help learners pass on their first attempt, with one passing within a handful of lessons before their test. Personalised lessons tailored to your goals, with mock tests and progress tracking included.

Manual
Kirkwood Rd, Cambridge CB4 2QHView school
Denovo Driving Tuition

Denovo Driving Tuition

4.9(66)

Denovo Driving Tuition structures lessons around your current level with clear objectives, homework, and regular checkpoints—an approach that helps learners avoid repeating mistakes and wasting hours. New learners get a £90 introductory saving, and two-hour sessions with targeted coaching on local junctions, dual carriageways, and mock tests with feedback on common test faults like observation and mirror checks. Many learners report first-time passes or significant reductions in minors after moving to this structured, patient approach.

Manual
Peterborough United Football Club, London Rd, Peterborough PE2 8ALView school
Platon Driving School

Platon Driving School

4.9(29)

Specializing in manual transmission with over 5 years' experience, Marius Platon focuses on building confidence through clear explanations and a calm, patient approach. Students consistently praise his ability to simplify complex driving concepts, with one recent learner noting how his guidance helped her feel thoroughly prepared for her test. Flexible scheduling available to fit around your commitments.

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Stone Fld, Bar Hill, Cambridge CB23 8TBView school
Graham's School of Motoring (Bourne)

Graham's School of Motoring (Bourne)

4.8(20)

Over 35 years of experience delivering safe driving education with a focus on building confident, responsible drivers for life. Lessons are tailored to each learner's needs with flexible scheduling and convenient home or work pick-ups available.

Manual
36 Warwick Cl, Bourne, Peterborough PE10 0WWView school
Elliott's Driving School

Elliott's Driving School

4.8(17)

Founded by a former racing driver who trained competitors to win championships, Elliott's Driving School applies advanced motorsport techniques to road safety. You'll learn reading the road, weight transfer, proper steering, and spatial awareness that go far beyond test requirements. The instructor's racing background and reputation built on word-of-mouth recommendations make this school particularly strong for drivers who want genuine confidence, not just a pass certificate.

Automatic
1 Brailsford Cl, Bretton, Peterborough PE3 9JUView school
Price snapshot

How much do driving lessons cost in Cambridgeshire?

Most learners pay £40–£45 an hour. Under £40 is a good deal, over £50 is at the higher end.

Typical
£42
Most pay
£40–£45
Schools
£30–35
1
£35–40
6
£40–45
25
£45–50
3
£50+
3

Based on prices from 38 driving schools in Cambridgeshire.

Intensive courses in Cambridgeshire

Want to pass fast?

33 Cambridgeshire schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.

Cambridgeshire Test Centres and Pass Rates

Women achieved between 47.7% and 52.5% across Cambridgeshire's three centres, while men ranged from 48.4% to 53%. The 35,524 tests taken between 2024 and 2025 were split between Cambridge Brookmount Court (50.5%), Peterborough (50.2%), and Upton (50%). Peterborough's straightforward grid system and wide roads contrast with Cambridge's medieval layout, while Upton near Huntingdon offers quieter market town driving. Automatic pass rates stayed consistent between 42.6% and 45.2% across all centres.

51%

Cambridge (Brookmount Court)

13,610 tests taken
Women47.8%
Men53.0%
Automatic42.6%
50%

Peterborough

11,021 tests taken
Women47.7%
Men52.2%
Automatic45.2%

Areas in Cambridgeshire