Driving Lessons in Devon
- £44
- average price
- 68
- driving schools
- 225
- independent instructors
- 3
- test centres
Top driving schools in Devon by what matters most
The standout school for each of the most-asked questions.
Martin Regan
Cheapest manual driving school in Devon.
Stu Ward Driver Training
Highest-rated manual driving school in Devon.
Cowley's School of Motoring
Top-rated for automatic driving lessons in Devon.
Stu Ward Driver Training
Top-rated manual driving school with female instructors in Devon.
Driving schools and instructors in Devon
bailys school of motoring
Block booking
Best block deals in Devon
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 Devon?
Most learners pay £45–£50 an hour. Under £45 is a good deal, over £55 is at the higher end.
Based on prices from 34 driving schools in Devon.
Intensive courses in Devon
Want to pass fast?
27 Devon schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.
Devon Test Centres and Pass Rates
Women had pass rates of 48.7% at both Newton Abbot and Exeter, while men achieved 55.1% and 47.3% respectively across Devon's 4 centres. Newton Abbot offers the best chance at 61.9% pass rate with manageable country roads and less aggressive traffic, whereas Plymouth is much harder at 40.8% due to naval dockyard traffic, steep hills, and complex one-way systems through the city centre. 38,109 tests were taken here between 2024 and 2025, with automatic pass rates ranging from 32.4% in Plymouth to 46.9% in Newton Abbot.
Newton Abbot
6,263 tests takenExeter
8,714 tests takenPlymouth
9,867 tests taken| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newton Abbot | 48.7% | 55.1% | 46.9% | 51.9% | 6,263 |
| Exeter | 48.7% | 47.3% | 42.4% | 47.9% | 8,714 |
| Plymouth | 41.6% | 40.0% | 32.4% | 40.8% | 9,867 |