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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Si Pass Driving School
Manual and automatic
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.
JBlairs of Wigan
Manual and automatic
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.
Alex Cross Driving School
Manual
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.
Beltin Start School of Motoring
Automatic
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.
Crossroads Driving School
Manual
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.
Craig Baker Driver Training
Manual and automatic
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.
Charlotte's School of Motoring
Manual
Philip Alan Sudworth
John Anderton
Craig Baker
Anthony Boyd
Kevin Boyle
Paul Daniel Blundell
William David Burton
Brian Dawber
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Pay for a block of lessons upfront and the hourly rate drops. The best block here saves you £20.
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%.
Warrington
7,550 tests taken · typical wait 4 monthsChorley
5,415 tests taken · typical wait 1 monthBolton (Manchester)
11,570 tests taken · typical wait 3 monthsAtherton (Manchester)
13,035 tests taken · typical wait 2½ monthsSt Helens (Liverpool)
14,174 tests taken · typical wait 2½ months| Test Centre | Pass rate | Tests | Typical wait | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | Manual | Automatic | |||
| Warrington | 55.5% | 58.1% | 48.6% | 7,550 | 4 months |
| Chorley | 52.8% | 54.4% | 46.2% | 5,415 | 1 month |
| Bolton (Manchester) | 51.8% | 54.7% | 46.7% | 11,570 | 3 months |
| Atherton (Manchester) | 44.3% | 47.1% | 37.9% | 13,035 | 2½ months |
| St Helens (Liverpool) | 40.9% | 43.3% | 34.1% | 14,174 | 2½ months |