Driving Lessons in Cheshire

£40
average price
70
driving schools
239
independent instructors
11
test centres

Driving lessons in Cheshire

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Stu Green Driving Instructor

Stu Green Driving Instructor

4.8(26)
From £36/hr10hrs for £340Save £20

Specialising in automatic driving lessons with a focus on modern coaching methods and structured learning. £36/hour or £340 for a 10-hour block, with flexible 1.5 and 2-hour lesson options available. Based locally for 20 years with deep knowledge of the area, Stu builds confidence through patient, friendly instruction tailored to your pace.

Automatic
82 Welsby Cl, Fearnhead, Warrington WA2 0DPView school
Romeo Driver Training

Romeo Driver Training

4.8(20)
From £50/hr10hrs for £440Save £60

20 years' driving experience with structured teaching methods tailored to individual learning needs. Single-hour lessons at £50, two-hour sessions at £90, or a 10-hour block for £440 (when booked in 2-hour sections). Pass Plus courses also available at £300 for 6 hours.

Manual
2 Burnham Rd, Chester CH4 8EXView school
Chevron Driving School

Chevron Driving School

4.8
From £45/hr10hrs for £440Save £10

20+ years teaching in the area with a focus on first-time passes and building confident drivers. £45/hour for pay-as-you-go lessons, or £220 for a 5-hour block and £440 for 10 hours. Pass Plus courses also available at £320 for 6 hours.

Manual
Oldfield Rd, Altrincham WA14 4QSView school
Driving School Wirral

Driving School Wirral

4.7(44)90% pass rate
From £38/hr10hrs for £370Save £10

90% of business comes from recommendations, reflecting excellent pass rates and a team trained to exacting standards. Owner Carol Hetherington is an instructor trainer with over 10 years' experience; the school also includes Caitlin Godfrey, an instructor trainer specialising in learners with specific learning needs. Double lessons cost £76–£80, or save with a 5-lesson block package at £360–£380; evening and weekend lessons incur a £2 surcharge.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticFemale Instructors
Unit 12, Start Yard, 108 Church St, Birkenhead CH41 5JAView school
Bob's Safe Drive

Bob's Safe Drive

4.7(40)
From £35/hr10hrs for £320Save £30

Consistently praised for building confidence and helping students pass first time, with dozens of five-star reviews highlighting Bob's patient, friendly teaching style and deep knowledge of local test routes. £35/hour with block deals from £320 for 10 lessons up to £870 for 30 lessons, plus Pass Plus courses available at £350.

ManualEveningsWeekends
26 Haywood Cres, Norton, Windmill Hill, Runcorn WA7 6NBView school
Dave's Driving School Wirral

Dave's Driving School Wirral

4.7(14)
From £42.50/hr10hrs for £400Save £25

Mock test lessons aligned with DVSA's 'Ready to Pass' campaign have improved pass rates and help build confidence before the real thing. 60-minute lessons at £42.50/hour, or 10-hour blocks at £400 with flexible scheduling to fit around work and home commitments. Theory test preparation and patient, clear instruction in manoeuvres are standout strengths highlighted across multiple reviews.

ManualTest car available
262 Greasby Rd, Greasby, Wirral CH49 2PWView school
Prima School of Motoring

Prima School of Motoring

4.797% pass rate
From £36/hr10hrs for £360

Known for nervous driver support with patient, structured tuition that builds confidence at every stage. A 97% pass rate across 35+ years' experience, with block booking deals at £36/hour (10 lessons for £360) and intensive courses available to fast-track your learning.

ManualEveningsWeekendsIntensive
61 Solway Cl, Fearnhead, Warrington WA2 0UPView school
David Barter Driving School

David Barter Driving School

4.3(6)
From £40/hr

Single-instructor school focused on safe, long-term driving skills rather than quick test passes. £40/hour with a two-hour minimum per lesson, plus Pass Plus courses available for newly qualified drivers looking to develop advanced techniques.

Manual
Bachelor's Ln, Great Boughton, Chester CH3 5XDView school
Goal Driver Training

Goal Driver Training

4.2(5)
From £42/hr10hrs for £390Save £30

22 years of experience with an excellent pass rate, this single instructor focuses on building lifelong driving skills beyond test success. Lessons start at £42/hour, with block deals offering strong value: 10 hours for £390, 15 hours for £575, or 20 hours for £739. First-time learners get their initial two hours for the price of 90 minutes.

ManualEveningsWeekends
53 Rossett Ave, Timperley, Cheshire, Altrincham WA15 6EUView school
Let's Pass Driving

Let's Pass Driving

4.1(51)
From £40/hr10hrs for £370Save £30

£40/hour or £370 for a 10-hour block. Two-hour lessons recommended for beginners to build skills steadily, with flexible pickup from school, work, or home. Patient and reassuring instruction tailored to nervous learners and all abilities.

Manual
53 Queen's Dr, Sandbach CW11 1BNView school
andiesL's School of Motoring

andiesL's School of Motoring

3.7(3)
From £40/hr10hrs for £385Save £15

£40/hour or 10 lessons for £385 with a patient, friendly instructor who specializes in nervous drivers and confidence building. Motorway training, refresher lessons, and intensive courses available, plus gift vouchers for flexible learning.

ManualIntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car available
54 Meeting Ln, Penketh, Warrington WA5 2RAView school
Jones's Driving Academy

Jones's Driving Academy

3(4)
From £50/hr7hrs for £355

Flexible pay-as-you-go lessons at £50/hour or prepaid blocks of five 1.5-hour lessons for £355, with motorway tuition also available. The school uses a dedicated app to track progress and payments, plus offers bespoke theory training. Personal teaching approach designed to make nervous learners feel comfortable throughout their course.

ManualAutomaticIntensive
12 Rivacre View, Ellesmere Port CH66 1AFView school
SPLDrive

SPLDrive

From £40/hr

Patient instructor who specializes in easing nervous learners into a relaxed, friendly environment where questions are encouraged and mistakes become learning opportunities. Manual lessons at £40/hour or automatic at £45/hour, with intensive courses available on request. Pass Plus courses also on offer.

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale Instructors
89 Woodland Rd, Whitby, Ellesmere Port CH65 6PPView school
Passmaster Driving Tuition

Passmaster Driving Tuition

From £38/hr10hrs for £370Save £10

Over 30 years of experience with excellent first-time pass rates across South Cheshire and North Staffordshire. £38 per hour or £370 for a 10-hour block, plus Pass Plus courses available for qualified drivers.

ManualFemale Instructors
136 Nantwich Rd, Crewe CW2 6AXView school
GP Driving School

GP Driving School

From £38/hr10hrs for £360Save £20

Flexible pricing from £38/hour (1.5-hour lessons at £57 manual, £60 auto) with substantial block discounts—10 hours costs £360–£380, and 30-hour packages drop to £1,000–£1,060. One instructor offers BTEC in Driving Science accreditation, a structured qualification addressing risk assessment and road safety for younger drivers, taught alongside standard practical lessons.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomatic
4 Lindi Ave, Stockton Heath, Warrington WA4 2SJView school
Warrington Driving School

Warrington Driving School

From £40/hr

Two highly qualified instructors offering standard lessons, motorway tuition, and free theory test preparation at £40/hour (£42 for motorway lessons). Pick-up and drop-off service available across 19 areas, with Pass Plus courses for newly qualified drivers.

ManualEveningsWeekends
53 Parkland Cl, Appleton Thorn, Warrington WA4 4RHView school
Upton Driving School

Upton Driving School

From £50/hr10hrs for £480Save £20

Over 20 years' experience with a pass rate consistently above the national average. £50/hour or £480 for a 10-hour block, with one-to-one tuition, free door-to-door service, and Pass Plus courses also available. Welcomes all levels including nervous and mature drivers.

ManualIntensiveFemale Instructors
20 Egerton Dr, Chester CH2 2JEView school
The Connor's Driver Training

The Connor's Driver Training

5(193)
Block bookings available

Family-run school with over 40 years of combined teaching experience across its instructors, including some with police tuition backgrounds. Younger instructors bring up-to-date teaching methods and positive reviews, while experienced staff ensure high pass rates. Pricing varies by instructor and area—contact for rates—with block bookings and intensive courses available, plus Pass Plus courses to develop existing skills.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car available
3 Waystead Cl, Northwich CW9 8NNView school
Richard's Driving School

Richard's Driving School

5(71)
Block bookings available

Instructor since 1999 with a background in FE Social Science teaching, bringing proven expertise in adapting lessons for different learning styles, ages, and language levels—including learners with disabilities. Known for a patient yet thorough approach that balances rapid progress with confidence-building, achieving high pass rates without excessive lesson numbers. Block booking discounts available; call for current pricing.

Manual
30 John Brunner Cres, Cheshire, Northwich CW8 1DHView school
Eastway Driving School

Eastway Driving School

5(65)
10hrs for £360

Operating since 1989 with a 5.0-star rating across 65 reviews, this family-run school is led by Wendy, an experienced instructor with 26 years' experience known for patience and thorough teaching. Single lessons start at £40, with block deals from £360 for ten lessons or £700 for twenty lessons, plus Pass Plus courses and motorway refresher training available.

AutomaticFemale Instructors
3 Melton Cl, Upton, Greasby, Wirral CH49 6PJView school

Cherith Adams

Female ADI

Fawad Aftab

Nadeem Akhtar

Peter Alan Berry

Mark Alan Meadows

Tahseen Ali Hussain

Julie Ann Done

Female ADI

Kerry Anne Longson

Female ADI

Lisa Anne Martin

Female ADI

Stuart Annis

Paul Anthony Dee

Vincent Anthony Hoey

Stephen Apps

Richard Argyle

Julie Ash

Female ADI

Justyna Bachanek

Female ADI

Phillip Baddley

Nicola Balmforth

Female ADI

Lorraine Barker-powell

Female ADI

Ivan Barwick

Price snapshot

How much do driving lessons cost in Cheshire?

Most learners pay £35–£40 an hour. Under £35 is a good deal, over £45 is at the higher end.

Typical
£40
Most pay
£35–£40
Schools
Under £35
1
£35–40
17
£40–45
14
£45–50
5

Based on prices from 37 driving schools in Cheshire.

Intensive courses in Cheshire

Want to pass fast?

30 Cheshire schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.

Cheshire Test Centres and Pass Rates

Norris Green has the lowest pass rate at 37.8%, with women at 39.2% and men at 36.7%, while Northwich achieved the highest at 57.6% across the 11 centres in Cheshire. The roads around Norris Green include tight residential streets, tricky junctions near the M57, and busy routes where you'll face constant traffic. Between 2025 and 2026, 98,638 tests were taken across the area. Warrington offers 55.5% and an 11 week wait, but if you're near St Helens the wait is just 7 weeks despite the 40.9% pass rate. Automatic learners achieved rates between 34.1% in St Helens and 48.7% in Northwich, with waits ranging from 7 to 21 weeks depending on the centre.

58%

Northwich

3,529 tests taken · 19 week wait
Women57.2%
Men57.9%
Automatic48.7%
56%

Warrington

7,550 tests taken · 11 week wait
Women55.4%
Men55.7%
Automatic48.6%
54%

Wallasey

968 tests taken · 21 week wait
Women56.0%
Men52.9%
Automatic40.1%
53%

Upton

10,772 tests taken · 12 week wait
Women52.7%
Men52.5%
Automatic47.5%
51%

Sale (Manchester)

10,921 tests taken · 15 week wait
Women48.9%
Men53.7%
Automatic45.1%
47%

Chester

9,212 tests taken · 14 week wait
Women47.5%
Men47.2%
Automatic40.1%
44%

Atherton (Manchester)

13,035 tests taken · 15 week wait
Women42.4%
Men45.7%
Automatic37.9%
43%

Widnes

6,846 tests taken · 7 week wait
Women43.7%
Men42.0%
Automatic37.6%
41%

St Helens (Liverpool)

14,174 tests taken · 7 week wait
Women43.5%
Men39.5%
Automatic34.1%
41%

Speke (Liverpool)

8,159 tests taken · 8 week wait
Women41.7%
Men39.7%
Automatic37.2%

Areas in Cheshire