Driving Lessons in Bolton
Bolton stands out with 33 driving schools and 39 independent driving instructors, offering some of the region's most affordable lessons at £25 to £40 per hour (averaging £35). Schools achieve an excellent 4.9-star rating, with 18 offering automatic driving lessons, 9 offering female driving instructors, and 13 independent female driving instructors available. Pass rates at nearby test centres vary significantly, from Atherton's 44.3% to Chorley's 52.8%, so choosing your test location wisely could make a real difference.
- £35
- average price
- 33
- driving schools
- 39
- independent instructors
- 8
- test centres
Top driving schools in Bolton by what matters most
The standout school for each of the most-asked questions.
Suja Driving School
Cheapest manual driving school in Bolton.
Darz Driving School
Highest-rated manual driving school in Bolton.
Shah Driving School
Top-rated for automatic driving lessons in Bolton.
Shah Driving School
Top-rated manual driving school with female instructors in Bolton.
Driving lessons in Bolton
33 driving schools and 39 independent instructors.
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Best block deals in Bolton
Pay for a block of lessons upfront and the hourly rate drops. The best block here saves you £200.
How much do driving lessons cost in Bolton?
Most learners pay £35–£40 an hour. Under £35 is a good deal, over £45 is at the higher end.
Based on prices from 22 driving schools in Bolton.
Intensive courses in Bolton
Want to pass fast?
19 Bolton schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.
Bolton Test Centres and Pass Rates
Bolton is a good place to be learning. Of the eight centres nearby, Chorley has the best pass rate at 53%, with Bolton's own centre right behind on 52%, both a little above the national figure of 50%. Bolton also has the strongest automatic pass rate in the area, at 47%, which beats the national automatic pass rate of 45%. Chorley has the shortest wait too, about a month, while Sale's runs to about 4 months. Atherton has the lowest pass rate here, at 44%, a bit below average rather than a disaster.
Chorley
5,415 tests taken · typical wait 1 monthBolton (Manchester)
11,570 tests taken · typical wait 3 monthsSale (Manchester)
10,921 tests taken · typical wait 4 monthsChadderton
15,988 tests taken · typical wait 3½ monthsBlackburn with Darwen
12,205 tests taken · typical wait 3 monthsBury (Manchester)
7,024 tests taken · typical wait 1½ monthsCheetham Hill (Manchester)
10,207 tests taken · typical wait 2½ monthsAtherton (Manchester)
13,035 tests taken · typical wait 2½ months| Test Centre | Pass rate | Tests | Typical wait | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | Manual | Automatic | |||
| Chorley | 52.8% | 54.4% | 46.2% | 5,415 | 1 month |
| Bolton (Manchester) | 51.8% | 54.7% | 46.7% | 11,570 | 3 months |
| Sale (Manchester) | 51.4% | 54.6% | 45.1% | 10,921 | 4 months |
| Chadderton | 46.8% | 49.6% | 40.7% | 15,988 | 3½ months |
| Blackburn with Darwen | 46.6% | 46.9% | 45.7% | 12,205 | 3 months |
| Bury (Manchester) | 46.3% | 48.9% | 38.9% | 7,024 | 1½ months |
| Cheetham Hill (Manchester) | 44.7% | 47.5% | 41.5% | 10,207 | 2½ months |
| Atherton (Manchester) | 44.3% | 47.1% | 37.9% | 13,035 | 2½ months |