Driving Lessons in Plymouth
Plymouth's 16 driving schools and 39 independent driving instructors provide comprehensive coverage across the city, with school prices ranging from £30 to £50 per hour. Five schools offer automatic driving lessons and three provide intensive courses for accelerated learning. Female driving instructors are available at two schools, with five independent female driving instructors also in the area. The Plymouth test centre recorded a 40.7% pass rate based on 2025-26 DVSA data.
- £45
- average price
- 16
- driving schools
- 39
- independent instructors
- 1
- test centre
Top driving schools in Plymouth by what matters most
The standout school for each of the most-asked questions.
Martin Regan
Cheapest manual driving school in Plymouth.
Lendrums Driving School Plymouth
Highest-rated manual driving school in Plymouth.
Belt Up Driving School
Top-rated for automatic driving lessons in Plymouth.
Belt Up Driving School
Top-rated manual driving school with female instructors in Plymouth.
Driving lessons in Plymouth
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Let's Pass Driving School
Manual
Grade A instructor offering calm, one-to-one tuition for nervous drivers and learners of all abilities. At £43/hour or £430 for a 10-hour block, lessons include theory and hazard perception prep, plus Pass Plus courses for newly qualified drivers.
Easy Drive Automatic Tuition
Automatic
Gold Award winner in the Southwest (2024) and ranked in the top 100 driving schools in England. Instructor Paul Kellow was highly commended in 2021 and specialises in nervous learners, offering a patient, relaxed approach with one-to-one tuition. Lessons at £50/hour or £480 for a 10-hour block, with mock tests and theory advice included.
Belt Up Driving School
Manual and automatic
Award-winning school recognised as one of Plymouth's top 3 driving schools, led by Grade A instructor Angie Presland who holds City & Guilds Level 3 in Education and Training. Seven instructors on staff including newly qualified Dave West, plus Becky offering automatic lessons. Lessons from £46/hour with block deals starting at £360 for 5 x 2-hour sessions, test car hire at £100 (£110 weekends), and free unlimited Theory Test Pro access until you pass.
Com'Pass Driving School
Manual
Family-run school with over 35 years' experience and one of Plymouth's largest independent operations. £45/hour for manual lessons, or £420 for a 10-hour block at £42/hour; Pass Plus courses available at £300 (or £280 in your own car). Currently at capacity for intensive courses but standard lessons, advanced driving, and test preparation are available.
Andy Robinson Driving School
Manual
Ex-Royal Navy instructor with 5+ years' experience and 200+ students taught, offering 2-hour lessons at £92 or flexible packages from £450 for 10 hours. Intensive courses (30 hours, £1,470) include theory test support and mock sessions, with a track record of high first-time pass rates across the South West.
Andi Green Driving School
Manual and automatic
Grade A instructor with an exceptionally high first-time pass rate, including specialist tuition for learners with learning difficulties. £47.50 per hour with block booking discounts available, plus intensive courses that can be completed in a week (theory test must be passed first). Lessons run 7 days a week from 08:30 to 19:30 on weekdays, with collection from home or work included.
Martin Regan
Manual
20-year veteran instructor with a highly graded status and experience teaching learners from 17 to 83. Lessons in a Ford Focus at £30/hour or £290 for a 10-hour block, with a female instructor option available if preferred.
A-class Driving School
Automatic
Calm and reliable instructor with an excellent pass rate, specializing in nervous pupils and complete beginners. £55/hour or £100 for 2-hour lessons, with a 10-hour block deal at £490 (five 2-hour sessions). Test car hire including a one-hour warm-up session costs £120.
Look First Driving School
Manual
Focus on real-world driving from lesson one rather than side-of-the-road basics, combining test-focused instruction with an enjoyable learning experience. Grahame reports strong pass rates and high demand, catering to nervous learners, refresher drivers, and those taking intensive courses. Pass Plus courses also available.
1st 4 Driving
Manual and automatic
Free theory training via their exclusive Theory Test Suite, where learners are twice as likely to pass first time. All-Inclusive bundles of 20 or 30 hours include practical test, theory test, and tuition, eliminating surprise costs and making them ideal gift vouchers.
Stephen Venner
Automatic
Andrew William Sharp
Lendrums Driving School Plymouth
Manual
Take Control
Manual
Goss’ Gears Driving School
Manual
Ken Roden Driving Tuition
Manual
LISA School of Motoring
Manual
Block booking
Best block deals in Plymouth
Pay for a block of lessons upfront and the hourly rate drops. The best block here saves you £30.
How much do driving lessons cost in Plymouth?
Most learners pay £45–£50 an hour. Under £45 is a good deal, over £55 is at the higher end.
Based on prices from 8 driving schools in Plymouth.
Intensive courses in Plymouth
Want to pass fast?
3 Plymouth schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.
Plymouth Test Centres and Pass Rates
Plymouth has one of the tougher records in the country. Its pass rate of 41% puts it in the bottom tenth of Britain's 303 centres, well below the national pass rate of 50%, and automatic tests fare worse still at 35%, against a national automatic pass rate of 45%. In its favour, a typical wait is only about 1½ months.