Driving Lessons in Manchester

Manchester has 63 driving schools and 40 independent driving instructors, making it one of the best-served areas in our directory. Schools average an excellent 4.9-star rating with pricing from £25 to £49.99 per hour (typically £36). Female driving instructors are available at 15 schools, and there are 6 independent female driving instructors. With 44 schools offering automatic driving lessons and 46 providing intensive courses, options are plentiful. Test centre pass rates vary considerably: Bredbury leads at 56% while Atherton sits at 44.3% and Cheetham Hill at 44.7%.

£36
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Driving lessons in Manchester

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SMH Driving School Manchester

SMH Driving School Manchester

Automatic

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.

Intensive
4 Edlin Cl, Manchester M12 4WGView school
Pro Driver Academy

Pro Driver Academy

Automatic

5(57)
10hrs for £499

Money-back guarantee and fast-tracked intensive courses designed to get you test-ready quickly, with flexible scheduling across 6 to 30 hours. Courses range from £300 for 6 hours up to £1,380 for 30 hours, with discounted block deals like 10 hours for £499. Multiple positive reviews highlight instructors' calm teaching style and high first-time pass rates.

Intensive
Bartle House, 9 Oxford Ct, Manchester M2 3WQView school
Make It Driving School

Make It Driving School

Manual and automatic

598% pass rate
From £42/hr5hrs for £210

Founded in 2015 by a former DVSA examiner, this school boasts a 98% pass rate with hundreds of first-time passes. Block deals start at £210 for 5 hours up to £660 for 20 hours, with flexible scheduling available seven days a week from 8am to 8pm.

EveningsWeekendsIntensive
Smalldale Ave, Manchester M16 7JHView school
Leaps Driving School

Leaps Driving School

Manual and automatic

4.9(65)
From £40/hr10hrs for £380Save £20

Known for supporting nervous and anxious learners, with instructors Yusuf and Shahnaz earning consistent five-star reviews for patience and confidence-building. £40/hour or block deals from £190 (5 hours) to £380 (10 hours), with test car available and flexible scheduling six days a week.

EveningsWeekendsFemale InstructorsTest car available
Stretford Rd, Old Trafford, Manchester M1 1AGView school
Adams Driver Trainer

Adams Driver Trainer

Manual and automatic

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.

IntensiveFemale Instructors
86 Bradfield Rd, Stretford, Manchester M32 9LEView school
Viva Driving School

Viva Driving School

Manual

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.

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

Wiz Driving School

Manual and automatic

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.

EveningsWeekendsIntensive
1012 Stockport Rd, Manchester M19 3WNView school
HDS Driving School

HDS Driving School

Manual and automatic

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.

EveningsWeekendsIntensive
Caythorpe St, Manchester M14 4ULView school
Impulse Drive

Impulse Drive

Manual and automatic

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.

Intensive
Spaces, Oxford St, Manchester M1 5ANView school
Driving Lessons MCR

Driving Lessons MCR

Manual and automatic

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.

EveningsWeekendsIntensive
Speaks Multiple languages
Bartle House, 2 Oxford Ct, Manchester M2 3WQView school
Direct Learn Driving School

Direct Learn Driving School

Manual and automatic

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.

Intensive
1 Sandbach Ave, Fallowfield, Manchester M14 7EGView school
Pass Quick Driving School

Pass Quick Driving School

Manual and automatic

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.

Intensive
36 Holland Rd, Crumpsall, Manchester M8 4NQView school
ADZ Driving School

ADZ Driving School

Automatic

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.

EveningsWeekends
4 Palmerston Ave, Manchester M16 8JRView school
Pass It Quick

Pass It Quick

Manual and automatic

5(117)
10hrs for £675

Intensive driving courses designed to get you test-ready in days rather than months, with options ranging from 10 to 40 hours and prices from £675 (manual) or £775 (automatic). Complete novices through test-ready learners can find a tailored package, including custom courses based on a £35 assessment session. Students must pass a mock test to use the school's car for their practical test.

IntensiveTest car available
138 Droylsden Rd, Audenshaw, Manchester M34 5SJView school
Auto Pass Ltd

Auto Pass Ltd

Automatic

5(107)
From £35/hr10hrs for £340Save £10

Family-run school founded by Moe and Zizi with consistently high first-time pass rates and five-star reviews praising quick progression—one student passed in just 10 hours. £35/hour or £70 for 2-hour sessions, with a 10-hour block at £340. Home and work pick-ups included, plus Pass Plus courses available on request.

IntensiveFemale Instructors
Barton upon Irwell, Eccles, Manchester M30 7AJView school
ESM Driving School

ESM Driving School

Manual and automatic

5(85)
From £35/hr10hrs for £330Save £20

Over 600 pupils passed with a 99% satisfaction rate and an excellent first-time pass rate. £35/hour or £330 for a 10-hour block, with test day lessons from £85 including 1 hour of instruction. Seven years' experience with calm, organised instructors who build confidence on the road.

EveningsWeekendsTest car available
75 Blue Moon Way, Manchester M14 7GRView school
Betta Results School of Motoring

Betta Results School of Motoring

Manual

5(81)
From £35/hr10hrs for £330Save £20

£35/hour or £330 for a 10-hour block with a Grade-A instructor who's been teaching since 1991. Intensive driving courses available for those wanting to compress months of lessons into a couple of weeks, plus Pass Plus courses and theory support to help you pass first time.

Intensive
2 Edenfield Ave, Manchester M21 7PBView school
Ramzan's Driving School

Ramzan's Driving School

Manual and automatic

5(78)
From £35/hr10hrs for £340Save £10

£34–£39 per hour with block deals dropping to £32–£35/hour (10–40 hour packages available). Established in 2006 with decades of instructor experience, this school offers motorway training, refresher courses, and Pass Plus alongside standard lessons. Home pick-ups and flexible scheduling make it convenient for learners balancing other commitments.

Intensive
Monton St, Manchester M14 4LTView school
DRS Driving School

DRS Driving School

Manual and automatic

5(32)98% pass rate
From £35/hr10hrs for £350

Rated 4.9/5 by 100+ local learners with a 98% pass rate. Regular courses start at £37/hour (5-hour block) or £35/hour (10-hour block), while intensive courses begin at £200 for fast-track test preparation. Patient instructors focus on building confidence gradually in a stress-free environment across all Greater Manchester areas.

EveningsWeekendsIntensive
7 Parrenthorn Rd, Whitefield, Manchester M25 2RHView school
DriveSQ

DriveSQ

Manual and automatic

5(29)
From £33/hr10hrs for £300Save £30

Focus on observation, anticipation and planning rather than just test technique, with realistic mock tests and personalised lesson plans built into every course. £33 per lesson for manual or automatic, or £300 for a 10-hour block in Didsbury and M19 areas. Pass Plus courses also available to build confidence on motorways, night driving and rural roads after you've passed.

103 Kingsway, Manchester M19 2LNView school
Price snapshot

How much do driving lessons cost in Manchester?

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

Typical
£37
Most pay
£35–£40
Schools
£25–30
1
£30–35
6
£35–40
30
£40–45
4
£45–50
1

Based on prices from 42 driving schools in Manchester.

Intensive courses in Manchester

Want to pass fast?

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

Manchester Test Centres and Pass Rates

Manchester has nine centres, and most sit a little either side of the national figure of 50%. Bredbury stands out with 56% and has the best automatic pass rate nearby at 48%, while Bolton and Sale, on 52% and 51%, are about average. At the other end, Atherton at 44%, Cheetham Hill at 45% and Bury at 46% are below average without being dramatic. Waits vary more than results, from about 1½ months at Rochdale to about 4½ months at West Didsbury. With this many centres close together, choosing one whose roads you can practise on matters more than chasing a few points.

56%

Bredbury (Manchester)

10,636 tests taken · typical wait 3½ months
Manual pass rate58.7%
Automatic pass rate47.6%
52%

Bolton (Manchester)

11,570 tests taken · typical wait 3 months
Manual pass rate54.7%
Automatic pass rate46.7%
51%

Sale (Manchester)

10,921 tests taken · typical wait 4 months
Manual pass rate54.6%
Automatic pass rate45.1%
48%

Rochdale (Manchester)

11,563 tests taken · typical wait 1½ months
Manual pass rate50.3%
Automatic pass rate42.8%
48%

West Didsbury (Manchester)

17,806 tests taken · typical wait 4½ months
Manual pass rate50.1%
Automatic pass rate43.1%
47%

Chadderton

15,988 tests taken · typical wait 3½ months
Manual pass rate49.6%
Automatic pass rate40.7%
46%

Bury (Manchester)

7,024 tests taken · typical wait 1½ months
Manual pass rate48.9%
Automatic pass rate38.9%
45%

Cheetham Hill (Manchester)

10,207 tests taken · typical wait 2½ months
Manual pass rate47.5%
Automatic pass rate41.5%
44%

Atherton (Manchester)

13,035 tests taken · typical wait 2½ months
Manual pass rate47.1%
Automatic pass rate37.9%

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