Driving Lessons in Manchester

Manchester's driving instruction landscape includes 71 schools alongside 40 independent driving instructors, providing extensive options across the city. Pricing spans £25 to £49.99 per hour, with schools averaging £36, notably lower than many UK regions. Automatic driving lessons are offered by 46 schools, while 16 schools have female driving instructors and there are 6 independent female driving instructors. The city's schools achieve an excellent 4.9-star average rating, and 48 offer intensive courses. Test centres across Greater Manchester show considerable variation, with Bolton at 56.7% significantly outperforming Bury's 40.3%.

£36
average price
71
driving schools
40
independent instructors
9
test centres

Driving schools and instructors in Manchester

Showing 2140 of 71
Dave Clark Professional Driver Training

Dave Clark Professional Driver Training

5(3)
From £40/hr10hrs for £390Save £10

Pass rate well above the national average with a fully structured syllabus and no car sharing—every lesson is a full hour. £40/hour or £390 for 10 hours, plus a unique offer: book your first two-hour lesson and pay for just one hour. Motorway tuition, Pass Plus courses, and free theory training access included.

Manual
56 Dunkerley Ave, Failsworth, Manchester M35 0EBView school
Alan Kenyon Driving School

Alan Kenyon Driving School

5(2)
From £40/hr

20+ years of experience with a patient, methodical approach—one reviewer noted Alan found ways to teach her when previous instructors had made her believe driving wasn't possible. 1.5-hour lessons at £60, plus motorway, refresher, and Pass Plus courses available, with free online theory and hazard perception training included.

Manual
4 Malta Cl, Middleton, Manchester M24 2BTView school
Make It Driving School

Make It Driving School

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.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensive
Smalldale Ave, Manchester M16 7JHView school
Advanced Driving Tuition

Advanced Driving Tuition

4.9(815)
From £34/hrBlock bookings available

Known for supporting nervous drivers with calm, patient instruction across 25+ years of experience. Lessons start from £34 per hour, with a £20 discount when booking a 10-hour block. Intensive courses and flexible evening/weekend scheduling available to suit your pace.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensive
83 Pink Bank Ln, Levenshulme, Manchester M12 5GRView school
Round The Bends Driving School

Round The Bends Driving School

4.9(518)91% pass rate
From £35/hr

91% first-time pass rate with 18+ years' experience and 98% customer satisfaction. Manual lessons from £35/hour, automatic driving lessons also available at the same rate, plus intensive courses starting from £40/hour with test day car hire from £80.

ManualAutomaticIntensiveTest car available
7 Whalley Ave, Levenshulme, Manchester M19 3FDView school
Uncle Joe's Driving School

Uncle Joe's Driving School

4.9(418)
From £49.99/hr10hrs for £449.91Save £50

Uncle Joe passed the DIAmond Special Test on his first attempt—one of the most demanding driving qualifications outside the emergency services—which has directly improved first-time pass rates for his students. Lessons start at £39.99 for a taster, with 10-hour blocks at £449.91 (manual) or £479.88 (automatic), plus student discounts and creche facilities available. Fast Pass intensive courses, motorway training, and Pass Plus courses round out a comprehensive offering designed for beginners through experienced drivers.

ManualAutomaticIntensive
Unit 113, Uncle Joe's Driving School, 2 Hellidon Cl, Ardwick, Manchester M12 4AHView school
Mancunian Driving School

Mancunian Driving School

4.9(170)70% pass rate
From £34/hr10hrs for £330Save £10

Instructor Faz has maintained a 70% first-time pass rate over 5 years by mastering the fundamentals before moving to complex manoeuvres, using iPad-based visual learning to explain big junctions and tricky moves. Pay £34/hour for manual lessons or £37/hour for automatic, with a 10-hour block at £330 (manual) or £360 (automatic). Refresher and Pass Plus courses also available.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensive
190 Stockport Rd, Ardwick, Manchester M13 9ABView school
Astra Driving School

Astra Driving School

4.9(140)
From £35/hr10hrs for £330Save £20

£35/hour for pay-as-you-go lessons, or £330 for a 10-hour block with no hidden charges. A 5.0-rated Google school with a market-leading first-time pass rate, offering individual syllabuses tailored to each learner's pace and a guaranteed pass package (up to 45 hours plus two test attempts) for £1,950 including test car hire. Pass Plus courses also available at £300 for 6 hours covering motorways, dual carriageways, and night driving.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensiveTest car available
11 Bowling Green Ln., Longsight, Manchester M12 5FZView school
All About Driving

All About Driving

4.9(111)
From £38/hr

Competitive weekday rates at £38/hour (£40 evenings and weekends) with both male and female instructors available. Intensive courses priced at £37/hour, plus trailer training at £40/hour if you have your own vehicle.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensiveFemale Instructors
Grosvenor St, Denton, Manchester M34 3WNView school
Just4Her Driving School

Just4Her Driving School

4.9(103)
From £40/hrBlock bookings available

Established in 2015 with a mission to empower women drivers, Just4Her has helped 500+ students pass their test with a 4.9/5 Google rating. Pay as you go at £40/hour (automatic) or £37/hour (manual), or save with 10, 20, or 30-hour discount packages from £360. Intensive courses and refresher packs also available for those needing a confidence boost.

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale Instructors
Manchester M2 4WUView school
TopGear Driving School

TopGear Driving School

4.9(93)
From £38/hr20hrs for £700Save £60

High first-time pass rates with flexible lesson packages starting at £38/hour, or save with block deals like 10 hours for £360 (£36/hour) and 20 hours for £700 (£35/hour). Patient instructors provide structured lessons across Greater Manchester test centres, with specialist options including Pass Plus courses, motorway lessons, and refresher training to boost confidence before your test.

AutomaticIntensiveFemale Instructors
Hardy Ln, Manchester M21 7JYView school
Leaps Driving School

Leaps Driving School

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.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticFemale InstructorsTest car available
Stretford Rd, Old Trafford, Manchester M1 1AGView school
Lucky Drive.UK

Lucky Drive.UK

4.9(35)
From £36/hr5hrs for £180

Lucky Drive.UK keeps costs low with 5-lesson blocks from £180 (manual) or £200 (automatic), plus 10% off when you buy 5+ lessons online. Test day car hire is available for £150–£160, including one hour of practice beforehand. Flexible scheduling covers mornings, afternoons, and evenings to fit around your routine.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticTest car available
36 Northmoor Rd, Longsight, Manchester M12 4HPView school
L-Team Driving School

L-Team Driving School

4.9
From £35/hr10hrs for £340Save £10

Intensive driving courses with test fees included, ranging from 6 hours (£250) to 30 hours (£1,045), designed for learners at different stages from near-test-standard to confident beginners. Standard lessons start at £35/hour for manual or £37/hour for automatic, with 10-hour block deals at £340 (manual) or £360 (automatic). Instructor has advanced knowledge of Manchester test routes and creates individual syllabuses to get you test-ready as quickly as safely possible.

ManualAutomaticIntensive
9 Badminton Rd, Manchester M21 0UQView school
GP Driving School Manchester

GP Driving School Manchester

4.9
From £38/hr10hrs for £360Save £20

Flexible pricing from £38/hour for standard lessons, with substantial savings on block bookings: 10 hours from £360 (manual) or £380 (automatic), up to 30-hour packages at £1,000 or £1,060. PDI instructor options available at lower rates if you're training with a pre-test instructor. Mock tests at £30 and motorway lessons at £50/2 hours help build confidence before test day.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomatic
Wendon Rd, Wythenshawe, Manchester M23 1PTView school
James Driver Training

James Driver Training

4.8(20)
From £38/hr

Grade A instructor since 2006 using structured progress packs to track your development across focused topics, keeping lessons efficient and targeted toward test readiness. Lessons are £38/hour with flexible 1, 1.5, or 2-hour slots, plus in-car video feedback and mock tests to build confidence before your practical. Motorway training and refresher courses also available at £43/hour.

Manual
8 Petrel Cl, Droylsden, Manchester M43 7TEView school
Manchester Driving School

Manchester Driving School

4.8
From £35/hr

Standard lessons at £35/hour with intensive courses available at £40/hour, typically getting learners test-ready in 4–8 weeks depending on pace. Provides driving progress reports and theory training support alongside both manual and automatic instruction.

ManualAutomaticIntensive
office 1, 916 Stockport Rd, Levenshulme, Manchester M19 3ABView school
Learners Club

Learners Club

4.880% pass rate
From £33/hr10hrs for £310Save £20

Over 80% pass rate—well above the national average—thanks to experienced instructors trained in building confidence with nervous learners. £33/hour for manual or £35/hour for automatic, with 10-hour block deals at £310 and £330 respectively. Intensive courses from 5 to 45 hours (£390–£1,630 for manual, £399–£1,675 for automatic) include the practical test fee and fast-track test booking.

ManualAutomaticIntensive
1 St Peter's Sq, Manchester M2 3DEView school
Pass Faster

Pass Faster

4.7(77)
From £25/hr10hrs for £645

Specialising in intensive driving courses across the UK, Pass Faster guarantees a practical test within 4 weeks and theory test within 2 weeks—often as early as next week. Courses start from £250 (10 hours at £64.50/hour) with free home or work pickup, flexible scheduling from one week to three months, and payment plans available through Klarna and ClearPay. Nervous drivers and those seeking motorway tuition benefit from their focus on building confidence alongside test preparation.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car available
90 Victoria Ave E, Blackley, Manchester M9 6HFView school
Nida's Driving School

Nida's Driving School

4.7(53)89% pass rate
From £35/hr10hrs for £330Save £20

89% pass rate—significantly above the national average of 48%. Single lessons from £35/hour or 10-hour blocks from £330, with intensive courses ranging from 5 to 45 hours (£515–£2,335). Patient, supportive instructors focus on building confidence and safe driving habits through calm, professional instruction.

ManualAutomaticIntensive
Stockport Road Manchester, Stockport Rd, Levenshulme, Manchester M19 2RFView 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
34
£40–45
5
£45–50
1

Based on prices from 47 driving schools in Manchester.

Intensive courses in Manchester

Want to pass fast?

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

Manchester Test Centres and Pass Rates

The gender split varied dramatically across centres, with women achieving just 37.9% in Rochdale but 53.1% in Bolton, while men ranged from 43.7% in Rochdale to 59.9% in Bolton. Manchester's complex urban road network of tram lines, bus lanes and busy roundabouts proves challenging, with Bolton performing best at 56.7% thanks to its more manageable suburban routes compared to inner-city locations. Rochdale struggled most at 41.2%, likely due to its steep hill starts and narrow Victorian-era streets around the town centre. 89,700 tests were conducted across all 8 centres between 2024 and 2025, with automatic learners achieving rates from 35.2% in Rochdale to 51% in Bolton.

57%

Bolton (Manchester)

11,879 tests taken
Women53.1%
Men59.9%
Automatic51.0%
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%
49%

Sale (Manchester)

9,977 tests taken
Women45.8%
Men52.0%
Automatic44.2%
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%
44%

Cheetham Hill (Manchester)

10,768 tests taken
Women39.0%
Men48.0%
Automatic40.9%
41%

Rochdale (Manchester)

9,790 tests taken
Women37.9%
Men43.7%
Automatic35.2%
40%

Bury (Manchester)

8,136 tests taken
Women38.4%
Men41.5%
Automatic35.5%

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