Driving Lessons in Carmarthenshire

£37
average price
13
driving schools
69
independent instructors
3
test centres

Driving schools and instructors in Carmarthenshire

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Rob Hockey Driving Lessons

Rob Hockey Driving Lessons

5(6)
From £40/hr10hrs for £389Save £11

Top 3 driving school in Carmarthenshire since 2018, known for working particularly well with nervous and sensitive learners. £40/hour or £389 for a 10-hour block, with test car use available for £40. Pick-up and drop-off from home, college, university or work included, plus a YouTube channel with instructional videos to support learning between lessons.

ManualTest car available
Trevaughan Rd, Carmarthen SA31 3QLView school
DriveWise

DriveWise

5(5)
From £34/hr10hrs for £330Save £10

A decade of professional instruction experience with a Standard Check Rating A, Andrew teaches manual lessons in a modern Peugeot 208 with dual controls. At £34/hour or £330 for a 10-hour block, lessons are tailored to your pace with a focus on building confidence for both test day and lifelong safe driving. Students consistently praise his patient, thorough approach and willingness to adapt teaching speed based on individual needs.

ManualEveningsWeekends
Shelone Terrace, Neath SA11 2UEView school
PYDT Llanelli

PYDT Llanelli

5
From £36/hr10hrs for £350Save £10

37 years of teaching experience with an instructor who previously ran a successful driving school in Bournemouth before relocating to the area. £36 per hour or £35 per hour with a 10-lesson block at £350, plus Pass Plus courses available at £250. Intensive fast-track courses can be arranged on request.

ManualIntensive
Parc Howard Ave, Llanelli SA15 3JYView school
Let's Drive Wales

Let's Drive Wales

4.9
From £37/hr

£74 for full 2-hour lessons (£76 for automatic), with no hidden block bookings or assessment fees. The school keeps things straightforward: book your two hours and that's exactly what you get, backed by a 4.9-star rating across 73 reviews. Pass Plus Cymru courses also available for post-test drivers aged 17-25 in Wales.

ManualAutomaticFemale Instructors
33 Hooper Wy, Tonna, Neath SA11 3FBView school
Ogborne To Drive

Ogborne To Drive

4.4
From £37/hr10hrs for £355Save £15

Instructor with specialist training in autism and neurodiversity support, backed by qualifications including a Diploma in Driver Education and Level 3 Award in Education and Training. £37/hour or £74 for a 2-hour lesson, with introductory offers including 10 hours for £335. Flexible scheduling available Monday to Friday 8am–8pm, plus weekend lessons on demand.

ManualEveningsWeekends
Wayside, Llwynhendy Rd, Llwynhendy, Llanelli SA14 9BNView school
Tracy L Pass School of Motoring

Tracy L Pass School of Motoring

3.4(5)
From £40/hr10hrs for £390Save £10

Grade A instructor with an exceptionally high first-time pass rate, established since 2003. Pay as you go at £40/hour or save with block bookings from £390 for 10 hours, with test car hire available at £40. Operates 7 days a week and offers pickup from home, work, or college, plus Pass Plus and motorway tuition.

ManualEveningsWeekendsFemale InstructorsTest car available
Meidrim, Carmarthen SA33 5NYView school
Mark Neill School of Motoring

Mark Neill School of Motoring

5(14)
10hrs for £380

17 years' experience with excellent pass rates and a calm, patient approach that specialises in helping anxious or nervous learners. 1.5-hour lessons at £60 or 2-hour lessons at £80, with block deals from £380 for 10 hours; test car available for your practical exam. Intensive courses, motorway training, and Pass Plus also on offer.

ManualIntensiveTest car available
Edith Mills Cl, Neath SA11 2JLView school
Martin's School of Motoring

Martin's School of Motoring

590% pass rate

90% first-time pass rate—well above the national average of 50%. A qualified teacher since 2004 with a calm, relaxed style particularly suited to nervous drivers. Intensive courses range from 3 to 13 days (£645–£2,470 non-residential), with residential options available around Carmarthen, Aberystwyth, and Cardigan.

ManualIntensive
Rowan Cottage, Llandysul SA44 4QDView school
Start 2 Pass Driving School

Start 2 Pass Driving School

4.9(61)

Start 2 Pass Driving School focuses on personalized lessons tailored to each learner's pace and schedule. The school emphasizes building confidence and safe driving habits that extend beyond the test, with an engaging, supportive learning environment designed to help you succeed.

Manual
216 Waterloo Rd, Penygroes, Llanelli SA14 7RBView school
Niner Driving School

Niner Driving School

4.9(8)

Led by Andrew Niner, a rally driver and supercar instructor with extensive experience across multiple UK regions and test centres, plus training in Neuro Linguistic Programming and Hypnotherapy. Multiple first-time passes and students reporting reduced anxiety through his confidence coaching approach. Manual lessons available with flexible scheduling across South Wales.

ManualIntensive
Suite 8, Ty Myrddin, Old Station Rd, Carmarthen SA31 1LPView school
I'LL DRIVE School of Motoring

I'LL DRIVE School of Motoring

4.5

Based in Llanelli with coverage extending from Carmarthen to Swansea, this school offers both male and female instructors for manual and automatic lessons. Check the Prices page for rates and to confirm your area is covered.

ManualAutomaticFemale Instructors
4 Brynmor Rd, Llanelli SA15 2TGView school
Celtic School of Motoring

Celtic School of Motoring

3.4
Manual
162 Sandy Rd, Llanelli SA15 4DSView school
Driver Education Group

Driver Education Group

Manual
Office 14, Offices, Towy Side, Old Station Rd, Carmarthen SA31 1JNView school

Intensive courses in Carmarthenshire

Want to pass fast?

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

Carmarthenshire Test Centres and Pass Rates

Carmarthen led with 54.4% among the three centres covering 16,085 tests from 2024 to 2025, followed by Swansea at 52.1% and Llanelli at 51%. Swansea's city centre presents the most complex driving with busy shopping areas and coastal road challenges, while the market towns offer more relaxed conditions. Women and men performed similarly across all centres, typically within 1-2 percentage points. Automatic drivers achieved pass rates between 42.3% and 48.1%, with Llanelli showing the strongest automatic performance.

54%

Carmarthen

2,053 tests taken
Women52.2%
Men56.2%
Automatic46.2%
52%

Swansea

10,590 tests taken
Women53.3%
Men51.3%
Automatic42.3%
51%

Llanelli

3,442 tests taken
Women51.1%
Men50.9%
Automatic48.1%

Areas in Carmarthenshire