Driving Lessons in Wigan

You'll find 7 driving schools and 39 independent driving instructors in Wigan, giving you plenty of choice. Driving school prices range from £40 to £45 per hour (averaging £42), and the schools earn an excellent 4.7-star rating. Four schools offer automatic driving lessons, two have female driving instructors available, and three provide intensive courses. Additionally, 12 of the independent driving instructors are female driving instructors. Nearby test centres include Atherton (44.3% pass rate), Chorley (52.8%), and Warrington (55.5%).

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Driving lessons in Wigan

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Si Pass Driving School

Si Pass Driving School

Manual and automatic

5
From £44/hr10hrs for £430Save £10

Si Pass Driving School emphasizes affordable pricing with flexible payment options: £44/hour for automatic lessons or £40/hour for manual in your own car, with a 10-hour block at £430 (automatic) or £390 (manual) offering better value. Intensive courses range from 10 to 30 hours depending on your experience level, plus motorway lessons (£90 per 2 hours) and Pass Plus courses (£270) for qualified drivers looking to build confidence and potentially reduce insurance premiums.

EveningsWeekendsIntensive
87 Thicknesse Ave, Wigan WN6 8PWView school
JBlairs of Wigan

JBlairs of Wigan

Manual and automatic

4.9
From £40/hr10hrs for £380Save £20

A 25-year-old institution offering manual lessons at £40/hour or £380 for a 10-hour block, with automatic tuition at £45/hour. Motorway training (2-hour minimum at £85–£95), Pass Plus courses, and intensive driving courses round out a comprehensive offering, plus check their Crazy Deals page for seasonal discounts.

IntensiveFemale Instructors
9 Frederick St, Hindley, Wigan WN2 3BDView school
Alex Cross Driving School

Alex Cross Driving School

Manual

4.8
From £40/hr

Independent instructor since 2011 with PCV and Motorbike (A) licences, bringing unique insight into how large vehicle drivers and riders see the road—making pupils safer, more competent drivers. £40/hour for standard lessons, with Pass Plus courses at £45/hour. Reviews consistently highlight his calm, patient teaching style and first-attempt pass success, particularly with nervous learners and those needing confidence rebuilding.

St Andrew's Dr, Wigan WN6 7RQView school
Beltin Start School of Motoring

Beltin Start School of Motoring

Automatic

3.6(17)
From £45/hr

NHS background brings a patient, calm approach to teaching safe, confident drivers. Nicola offers 2-hour weekday slots at £45/hour (or £50 after 5pm and weekends), with 1.5-2 hour weekend options available. Door-to-door service in a modern Citroën C3 with dual controls.

EveningsWeekendsFemale Instructors
street WN1 2AYView school
Crossroads Driving School

Crossroads Driving School

Manual

5

Crossroads Driving School operates across extended hours, with weekday lessons from 8am to 8pm and weekend availability to suit working schedules. No pricing or instructor details are listed on the site, so contact them directly to discuss rates and lesson options.

EveningsWeekends
1 Fairholme Ave, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan WN4 8LNView school
Craig Baker Driver Training

Craig Baker Driver Training

Manual and automatic

4.8

HGV training specialists who also offer car driving lessons with 8 years' experience across Wigan, Leyland, Chorley and Preston. A pass rate over 20% above the national average sets them apart, backed by DIA membership and recognition as a top-3 driving school locally. Modern fleet of manual and automatic vehicles, plus young driver lessons for ages 16 and under.

Intensive
Bradley Hall Trading Estate, Unit 60-63L, Bradley Ln, Standish, Wigan WN6 0XQView school
Charlotte's School of Motoring

Charlotte's School of Motoring

Manual

5
Douglas Rd, Wigan WN1 1XTView school

Philip Alan Sudworth

John Anderton

Victoria Ann Grundy

Female ADI

Craig Baker

Anthony Boyd

Kevin Boyle

Louise Buckley

Female ADI

Paul Daniel Blundell

William David Burton

Brian Dawber

Rachel Dempsey

Female ADI

Linda Elaine Shambley

Female ADI

Helen Everett

Female ADI

Block booking

Best block deals in Wigan

Pay for a block of lessons upfront and the hourly rate drops. The best block here saves you £20.

  1. JBlairs of Wigan

    £38010 hrs

    £38/hr£40/hr

    Save £20

  2. Si Pass Driving School

    £43010 hrs

    £43/hr£44/hr

    Save £10

Intensive courses in Wigan

Want to pass fast?

3 Wigan schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.

Wigan Test Centres and Pass Rates

Chorley is a sound pick near Wigan: its pass rate of 53% is above Britain's average pass rate of 50%, and tests there typically come up in about a month. Warrington does better still at 56%, with the best automatic pass rate nearby at 49%, but its wait is the longest, about 4 months. St Helens is the weakest at 41%, which puts it in the bottom 10% of centres in Britain, and Atherton isn't far ahead at 44%.

56%

Warrington

7,550 tests taken · typical wait 4 months
Manual pass rate58.1%
Automatic pass rate48.6%
53%

Chorley

5,415 tests taken · typical wait 1 month
Manual pass rate54.4%
Automatic pass rate46.2%
52%

Bolton (Manchester)

11,570 tests taken · typical wait 3 months
Manual pass rate54.7%
Automatic pass rate46.7%
44%

Atherton (Manchester)

13,035 tests taken · typical wait 2½ months
Manual pass rate47.1%
Automatic pass rate37.9%
41%

St Helens (Liverpool)

14,174 tests taken · typical wait 2½ months
Manual pass rate43.3%
Automatic pass rate34.1%

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