Driving Lessons in Greater Manchester

£37
average price
177
driving schools
369
independent instructors
14
test centres

Driving schools and instructors in Greater Manchester

Showing 120 of 177
Adams Driver Trainer

Adams Driver Trainer

5(1987)92% pass rate
From £35/hr10hrs for £330Save £20

92% first-time pass rate—well above the local test centre average of 50.5%. £35/hour for manual or automatic lessons, with block deals from £170 (5 hours) to £340 (10 hours), plus intensive courses starting at £615 for 10 hours. Student discounts available, and instructors know all test routes in the area.

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale Instructors
86 Bradfield Rd, Stretford, Manchester M32 9LEView school
Shah Driving School

Shah Driving School

5(1149)
From £35/hr10hrs for £325Save £25

£35/hour for pay-as-you-go lessons, or £325 for a 10-hour block on either manual or automatic. Intensive courses ranging from 10 to 20 hours are available at competitive rates, with 2-hour test preparation sessions at £100. Female instructors are on staff to suit learner preferences.

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale Instructors
8 Lancaster Walk, Bolton BL1 3UFView school
iDrive

iDrive

5(667)
From £35/hr10hrs for £330Save £20

Straightforward pricing at £35/hour with a 10-hour block deal at £330, plus intensive courses ranging from 5 to 45 hours starting from £200. Beyond standard lessons, they offer motorway courses (£90 for 2 hours) and Pass Plus insurance-discount courses (£270 for 6 hours) to help you progress beyond the basics.

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale Instructors
Moss Bridge House, Moss Bridge Rd, Rochdale OL16 5EAView school
Viva Driving School

Viva Driving School

5(617)
From £35/hrBlock bookings available

Highest-rated driving school on Google in the Manchester area with a 5.0 rating across 579 reviews. £35/hour for single lessons or £70 for 2 hours, with block packages from 5 to 40 lessons available—learners consistently praise instructor Mo for his calm, patient teaching style that builds genuine confidence. Specialises in first-time passes through intensive courses or flexible weekly lessons, plus Pass Plus courses at £230.

ManualIntensive
Christie Way, Manchester M21 7QYView school
Wiz Driving School

Wiz Driving School

5(569)
From £35/hr10hrs for £340Save £10

Multiple intensive course options with practical test booking included, ranging from 5 to 30 hours at £79 per hour (5-hour package at £395) down to £54 per hour (30-hour package at £1,620). Lessons available 7 days a week from 8AM to 8PM with flexible scheduling, plus Pass Plus courses also available.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensive
1012 Stockport Rd, Manchester M19 3WNView school
MCR Driving School

MCR Driving School

5(549)
From £40/hr10hrs for £450

Grade A instructors with a 4.9/5 Google rating and 50+ five-star Facebook reviews. £40/hour or £450 for 10 hours, with a 20-hour block at £800—no hidden charges. Known for patient, professional teaching especially suited to nervous learners, with flexible payment plans and a 48-hour cancellation policy.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensive
Office 2, 229 Spotland Rd, Rochdale OL12 7AGView school
HDS Driving School

HDS Driving School

5(480)98% pass rate
From £35/hr10hrs for £330Save £20

98% first-time pass rate backed by instructors with 17+ years' experience in the region. Lessons start at £35/hour with block deals from £170 for 5 hours up to £330 for 10 hours, plus free unlimited online theory training and 24-hour support.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensive
Caythorpe St, Manchester M14 4ULView school
Impulse Drive

Impulse Drive

5(423)93% pass rate
From £36/hr10hrs for £330Save £30

£36/hour starting rate with flexible options including 10-hour blocks at £330-£350 and intensive courses from £465 to £2,995 for unlimited lessons. A 93% first-time pass rate across 5,000+ trained students, backed by 5.0 Google reviews. Pick-and-drop service available with tailored lessons designed around your learning needs.

ManualAutomaticIntensive
Spaces, Oxford St, Manchester M1 5ANView school
Driving School Bolton

Driving School Bolton

5(376)
From £40/hr10hrs for £325Save £75

Multiple instructors with strong recent pass rates, including 36 passes already this year across the team. £40/hour for automatic lessons, with flexible block deals from 10 hours (£325 weekdays, £350 evenings/weekends) up to 40 hours (£1,400), plus intensive courses available.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensive
40 Wyresdale Rd, Bolton BL1 4DNView school
Time2Drive Driving School

Time2Drive Driving School

5(317)
From £30/hr

5.0-star rating across 317 Google reviews with instructors praised for patience, clear teaching, and strong support through test anxiety. Standard lessons from £30/hour with intensive courses starting at £200, plus motorway and Pass Plus courses available. Multiple instructors with 20+ years' combined experience deliver consistent first-time pass results.

ManualAutomaticIntensive
46 Albert Royds St, Rochdale OL16 2SXView school
Driving Lessons MCR

Driving Lessons MCR

5(293)
From £39/hr10hrs for £370Save £20

Flexible block deals from £39/hour with discounts on 10-hour (£370), 15-hour (£540), and 30-hour (£995) packages make this school accessible for learners at any stage. Lessons run 2–6 hours per week at your own pace, with instructors covering all areas of Manchester including Didsbury, Sale, and the City Centre. Multiple languages available and lessons offered in both manual and automatic vehicles.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensive
Speaks Multiple languages
Bartle House, 2 Oxford Ct, Manchester M2 3WQView school
Elect Driving School

Elect Driving School

5(276)50% pass rate
From £30/hr10hrs for £300

50% first-time pass rate with instructors who've been in the industry over 10 years, run by passionate driving professionals rather than a corporate chain. Manual lessons from £30/hour (10 hours for £300) or automatic from £33/hour (10 hours for £330), with flexible 1, 1.5, 2-hour sessions plus intensive courses available in 4 or 5-hour blocks.

ManualAutomaticIntensive
Flat 5, 98 Chorley New Rd, Bolton BL1 4DHView school
Direct Learn Driving School

Direct Learn Driving School

5(269)
From £35/hr10hrs for £340Save £10

Specialising in intensive driving courses with fast-track test booking to skip the standard DVLA waiting list. From relaxed 1-2 hour weekly lessons at £35/hour (manual) or £40/hour (automatic), to super-intensive packages completing in 1-3 weeks with test included, there's flexibility for every schedule and budget. First hour free for complete beginners on 10-hour blocks.

ManualAutomaticIntensive
1 Sandbach Ave, Fallowfield, Manchester M14 7EGView school
SMH Driving School Manchester

SMH Driving School Manchester

5(238)
From £38/hr10hrs for £359Save £21

Structured one-to-one lessons at £38/hour, with block deals from £359 for 10 hours up to £1,349 for 40 hours. Intensive courses available at competitive rates, plus free theory and hazard perception support, motorway lessons, and Pass Plus courses. Flexible scheduling with home, work, and college pick-up and drop-off included.

AutomaticIntensive
4 Edlin Cl, Manchester M12 4WGView school
Pesa Driving School

Pesa Driving School

5(229)
From £35/hr10hrs for £350

5-year ADI with excellent pass rates who uses modern teaching techniques, including iPad Pro for visual explanations of driving skills. £35/hour for standard lessons or £350 for a 10-hour block, with intensive courses ranging from 10 to 40 hours (£450–£1,600). Structured 1-to-1 lessons tailored to how each learner progresses best, plus Pass Plus and motorway courses available.

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale Instructors
33 Brocksby Chase, Bolton BL1 2JHView school
Pass Quick Driving School

Pass Quick Driving School

5(207)
From £38/hr10hrs for £370Save £10

Voted National Driving School of the Year 2025 for the third consecutive year, with a 4.7-star rating from over 15,800 reviews. Intensive courses from £520 (6 hours) to £1,220 (20 hours), plus regular pay-as-you-go lessons at £38/hour with 10-hour blocks at £370. Fast-track test booking cuts DVSA waiting times in half, getting you test-ready and on the road faster.

ManualAutomaticIntensive
36 Holland Rd, Crumpsall, Manchester M8 4NQView school
Taj Driving School

Taj Driving School

5(189)
From £35/hr10hrs for £320Save £30

Taj Driving School offers flexible pricing across standard lessons, intensive courses, and fast-track options, with hourly rates at £35 and block deals ranging from 6 to 40 hours. Standard lessons start at £35/hour with a 10-hour block at £320, while intensive courses provide accelerated learning from £299 for 5 hours up to £1,490 for 40 hours. Fast-track options are also available for those needing rapid progression.

ManualAutomaticIntensive
559 Plodder Ln, Farnworth, Bolton BL4 0LBView school
Robert Burns Driving Tuition

Robert Burns Driving Tuition

5(187)
From £34/hr10hrs for £325Save £15

Grade A instructor with a perfect 5/5 rating across 91 Google reviews and a specialist approach for nervous learners. £34/hour or £325 for 10 lessons, with a special introductory offer of £90 for the first 3 hours—plus Pass Plus courses available to boost your insurance discount.

Manual
45 Olwen Cres, Reddish, Stockport SK5 6XGView school
Ace Drive DT

Ace Drive DT

5(179)
From £37/hr10hrs for £370

Flexible block deals from £37/hour, with 10-hour packages at £370 and 20-hour courses at £740 for learners at different experience levels. Complete intensive courses in 4-6 weeks, or choose automatic lessons if you prefer an easier learning experience.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensive
49 Linksway, Swinton, Manchester M27 5NYView school
ADZ Driving School

ADZ Driving School

5(157)98.5% pass rate
From £35/hr10hrs for £350

Manchester's best-rated school with a 98.5% pass rate across 150+ five-star reviews and 6 patient instructors trained to work with nervous beginners. Flexible block packages start at £350–£380 for 10 hours (manual/automatic), with the popular 20-hour Standard at £32–£36/hour, or pay-as-you-go from £35/hour. Lessons available 7 days a week with pick-up and drop-off included.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomatic
4 Palmerston Ave, Manchester M16 8JRView school
Price snapshot

How much do driving lessons cost in Greater Manchester?

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

Typical
£38
Most pay
£35–£40
Schools
£25–30
3
£30–35
15
£35–40
58
£40–45
26
£45–50
3
£50+
1

Based on prices from 106 driving schools in Greater Manchester.

Intensive courses in Greater Manchester

Want to pass fast?

99 Greater Manchester schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.

Greater Manchester Test Centres and Pass Rates

Great Yarmouth's single centre at Lowestoft handled 4,921 tests between 2024 and 2025, achieving 46.1% with virtually identical performance for men and women (46.1% and 46% respectively). The Norfolk Broads location brings unique challenges with narrow country lanes, seaside traffic congestion during summer months, and A47 dual carriageway work, while the coastal winds can affect learner confidence. Automatic drivers managed 39.6%, reflecting how the varied rural and urban mix requires good adaptability regardless of transmission type.

57%

Bolton (Manchester)

11,879 tests taken
Women53.1%
Men59.9%
Automatic51.0%
55%

Warrington

6,124 tests taken
Women52.2%
Men58.2%
Automatic48.2%
54%

Bredbury (Manchester)

9,946 tests taken
Women51.4%
Men56.4%
Automatic47.4%
51%

West Didsbury (Manchester)

17,196 tests taken
Women48.7%
Men52.9%
Automatic45.9%
50%

Macclesfield

4,910 tests taken
Women49.1%
Men50.6%
Automatic44.7%
49%

Sale (Manchester)

9,977 tests taken
Women45.8%
Men52.0%
Automatic44.2%
48%

Chorley

5,257 tests taken
Women49.2%
Men47.6%
Automatic40.5%
48%

Blackburn with Darwen

8,885 tests taken
Women45.6%
Men49.7%
Automatic47.7%
45%

Chadderton

12,454 tests taken
Women41.5%
Men48.0%
Automatic37.7%
44%

Atherton (Manchester)

7,690 tests taken
Women43.9%
Men44.8%
Automatic39.4%

Areas in Greater Manchester