Driving Lessons in Llanelli
Five driving schools in Llanelli achieve 4.4-star average ratings with lessons priced £36-£37 per hour. The town also has 28 independent driving instructors, including 5 female driving instructors, while 1 school offers female driving instructors and automatic driving lessons. Local test centres perform reasonably well, with Carmarthen at 54.4% and Swansea at 52.1% pass rates.
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Top driving schools in Llanelli by what matters most
The standout school for each of the most-asked questions.
Driving schools and instructors in Llanelli
PYDT Llanelli
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.
Ogborne To Drive
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.
Start 2 Pass Driving School
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.
I'LL DRIVE School of Motoring
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.
Block booking
Best block deals in Llanelli
Pay for a block of lessons upfront and the hourly rate drops. The best block here saves you £15.
Intensive courses in Llanelli
Want to pass fast?
1 Llanelli schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.
Llanelli Test Centres and Pass Rates
Swansea slightly edges ahead with 52.1% pass rate compared to Llanelli's 51.0% across these 2 Welsh centres that handled 14,032 tests between 2024 and 2025. Swansea's coastal city location includes challenging dual carriageways like the A4067 and busy shopping areas, while Llanelli offers a gentler mix of town centre and residential driving. Women achieved 53.3% in Swansea versus men at 51.3%, and in Llanelli the split was almost even at 51.1% for women and 50.9% for men. Automatic learners scored 48.1% in Llanelli and 42.3% in Swansea.
Swansea
10,590 tests takenLlanelli
3,442 tests taken| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swansea | 53.3% | 51.3% | 42.3% | 52.1% | 10,590 |
| Llanelli | 51.1% | 50.9% | 48.1% | 51.0% | 3,442 |