Driving Lessons in Carmarthen

The Carmarthen area combines 4 driving schools at £40 per hour with a substantial network of 41 independent driving instructors for comprehensive local choice. Schools maintain a 4.4-star rating, with 1 offering female driving instructors, while there are 4 independent female driving instructors available. Local testing shows positive results, with Carmarthen centre achieving a 54.4% pass rate and Llanelli at 51%.

Carmarthen's Top Picks

Best Value
Female Instructors

Tracy L Pass School of Motoring

The cheapest manual driving school in Carmarthen and the top-rated with female instructors.

3.4(5 reviews)
£40/hr
Top Rated

Niner Driving School

Highest-rated manual driving school in Carmarthen.

4.9(8 reviews)

Driving Schools in Carmarthen

4 schools

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...

ManualIntensive
Suite 8, Ty Myrddin, Old Station Rd, Carmarthen SA31 1LP
Tracy L Pass School of Motoring

Tracy L Pass School of Motoring

From £40/hr·10hrs for £390Save 3%
3.4(5)

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...

ManualFemale InstructorsTest car availableEvenings & Weekends
Meidrim, Carmarthen SA33 5NY
Driver Education Group

Driver Education Group

Manual
Office 14, Offices, Towy Side, Old Station Rd, Carmarthen SA31 1JN
Rob Hockey Driving Lessons

Rob Hockey Driving Lessons

From £40/hr·10hrs for £389Save 3%
5.0(6)

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...

ManualTest car available
Trevaughan Rd, Carmarthen SA31 3QL

Block Booking Deals in Carmarthen

2 schools offer block deals — book in bulk and save.

Best deal — save 3%

Rob Hockey Driving Lessons

10hrs for £389

£38.90/hr

Save 3%

Tracy L Pass School of Motoring

10hrs for £390

£39.00/hr

Intensive Courses in Carmarthen

Pass in 1–2 weeks

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1 school4.9best rated

Carmarthen Test Centres and Pass Rates

Based on the latest DVSA data, 2024–25 | 1 nearby test centre

Carmarthen's single centre handled 2,053 tests between 2024 and 2025, achieving a good 54.4% pass rate that's well above the national average. Men performed slightly better at 56.2% compared to women at 52.2%. The Welsh market town setting provides manageable traffic levels and straightforward road layouts, though narrow streets around the town centre require careful positioning. Automatic drivers saw a 46.2% pass rate here.

54%

Carmarthen

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

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