Driving Lessons in Greater Manchester
Greater Manchester's learner drivers can choose from 177 driving schools and 366 independent driving instructors spread across the region's towns and boroughs. Schools average an excellent 4.9-star rating, with lesson prices typically ranging from £25 to £63.50 per hour (averaging £36). Female driving instructors are available at 38 schools, and there are 86 independent female driving instructors throughout the area. The region has fourteen test centres with pass rates varying considerably, from 40.9% at St Helens to 56% at Bredbury, so exploring options beyond your immediate area could be worthwhile.
- £36
- average price
- 177
- driving schools
- 365
- independent instructors
- 14
- test centres
Top driving schools in Greater Manchester by what matters most
The standout school for each of the most-asked questions.
Pass Faster
Cheapest manual driving school in Greater Manchester.
Darz Driving School
Highest-rated manual driving school in Greater Manchester.
Adams Driver Trainer
Top-rated for automatic driving lessons in Greater Manchester.
Adams Driver Trainer
Top-rated manual driving school with female instructors in Greater Manchester.
Driving lessons in Greater Manchester
177 driving schools and 365 independent instructors.
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How much do driving lessons cost in Greater Manchester?
Most learners pay £35–£40 an hour. Under £35 is a good deal, over £45 is at the higher end.
Based on prices from 107 driving schools in Greater Manchester.
Intensive courses in Greater Manchester
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99 Greater Manchester schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.
Greater Manchester Test Centres and Pass Rates
Greater Manchester has 14 centres, and most of them are near the national pass rate of 50%. Bredbury and Warrington have the highest pass rates at 56%, and Warrington also has the best automatic pass rate at 49%. Chorley is close behind at 53% and has the shortest wait, about a month. St Helens is the weakest. Its pass rate of 41% ranks in Britain's bottom 10%, with Atherton at 44% and Cheetham Hill at 45% also below average. West Didsbury has the longest typical wait, about 4½ months.
Bredbury (Manchester)
10,636 tests taken · typical wait 3½ monthsWarrington
7,550 tests taken · typical wait 4 monthsChorley
5,415 tests taken · typical wait 1 monthMacclesfield
4,509 tests taken · typical wait 4 monthsBolton (Manchester)
11,570 tests taken · typical wait 3 monthsSale (Manchester)
10,921 tests taken · typical wait 4 monthsRochdale (Manchester)
11,563 tests taken · typical wait 1½ monthsWest Didsbury (Manchester)
17,806 tests taken · typical wait 4½ monthsChadderton
15,988 tests taken · typical wait 3½ monthsBlackburn with Darwen
12,205 tests taken · typical wait 3 months| Test Centre | Pass rate | Tests | Typical wait | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | Manual | Automatic | |||
| Bredbury (Manchester) | 56.0% | 58.7% | 47.6% | 10,636 | 3½ months |
| Warrington | 55.5% | 58.1% | 48.6% | 7,550 | 4 months |
| Chorley | 52.8% | 54.4% | 46.2% | 5,415 | 1 month |
| Macclesfield | 51.9% | 54.0% | 44.7% | 4,509 | 4 months |
| Bolton (Manchester) | 51.8% | 54.7% | 46.7% | 11,570 | 3 months |
| Sale (Manchester) | 51.4% | 54.6% | 45.1% | 10,921 | 4 months |
| Rochdale (Manchester) | 48.3% | 50.3% | 42.8% | 11,563 | 1½ months |
| West Didsbury (Manchester) | 47.7% | 50.1% | 43.1% | 17,806 | 4½ 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 |