Driving Lessons in Greater Manchester

£37
average price
177
driving schools
369
independent instructors
14
test centres

Driving schools and instructors in Greater Manchester

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Arain Driving School Rochdale

Arain Driving School Rochdale

4.9(257)
From £35/hr

£33–£35 per hour for single lessons, or £50 for 90-minute sessions with multi-lingual instructors fluent in English, Urdu, and Punjabi. Free theory test training included, plus you can use the school car for your test to build confidence on familiar routes. Known for covering test-centre areas and offering Pass Plus courses for motorway confidence and insurance savings.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensiveTest car available
Speaks Urdu, Punjabi
65 Peel St, Rochdale OL12 6PNView 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
JNI Driving School

JNI Driving School

4.9(167)
From £40/hr10hrs for £335Save £65

Husband-and-wife team with strong student testimonials, including first-time passes after just 22 hours of lessons. £40 per hour or £335 for a 10-hour block, with 2-hour lessons at £75 and motorway/rural road intensive courses also available.

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale Instructors
147 Belmont Rd, Bolton BL1 7AWView school
PassMeQuick

PassMeQuick

4.9(166)
From £63.50/hr10hrs for £635

Specialist in intensive driving courses designed to help learners pass in 1 day to 2–3 weeks, perfect if you're working around tight schedules. Founded in 1999 with thousands of pupils trained, courses range from 5 to 20 hours at £82–£86 per hour, with flexible booking to suit your learning pace and commitments.

ManualIntensive
34 Dorset Ave, Shaw, Oldham OL2 7DSView 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
Smart Choice School of Motoring

Smart Choice School of Motoring

4.9(100)
From £35/hr40hrs for £1200Save £200

Run by Ismail since 2004, this school emphasizes teaching pupils to drive for life, not just to pass the test. Lessons start at £35/hour with substantial block discounts—10 hours for £320, 40 hours for £1,200—plus motorway lessons at £40/hour and test day car use for £80 including the hour before your test.

ManualIntensiveTest car available
82 Hindley Rd, Westhoughton, Bolton BL5 2JSView 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
Go Driving Bolton

Go Driving Bolton

4.9(88)82% pass rate
From £40/hr10hrs for £375Save £25

Duncan achieved a 82% first-time pass rate last year with 34 students passing, bringing decades of local knowledge and patient instruction to every lesson. One-to-one tuition at £40/hour or from £375 for a 10-hour block, with flexible pay-as-you-go options and evening/weekend availability. Martin and Duncan focus on calm, steady progress tailored to nervous beginners, mature learners, and anyone returning to driving after a break.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomatic
38 Heaton Ave, Markland Hill, Bolton BL1 5PGView 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
Get Driving Today

Get Driving Today

4.9(64)
From £47/hr10hrs for £470

Graham Evans specialises in supporting learners with autism, dyslexia, and dyspraxia, using repetition-based methods and advocating for reasonable adjustments during tests. £47/hour (when paid 24 hours in advance) or £470 for a 10-hour block, with test day packages from £94 including use of the car for your test. Free access to Drivewise learning platform worth over £400 is included with all lessons.

ManualTest car available
34, Mayfield Houses, Mount Sion Rd, Radcliffe, Bury M26 3SLView school
Drive 4 Pass

Drive 4 Pass

4.9(58)
From £35/hr10hrs for £300Save £50

£35/hour or £300 for a 10-hour block, with 2-hour lessons at £65 to accelerate progress. Blue light and student discounts available (£5 off 2-hour lessons). Multi-award-winning school emphasizing faster learning through longer lessons and tailored instruction for each learner.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car available
Cook St, Rochdale OL16 2LZView school
OMARI Automatic Driving School

OMARI Automatic Driving School

4.9(54)
From £33/hr10hrs for £330

Automatic-only driving school with flexible block deals ranging from £180 for 5 hours to £1,550 for 50 hours, plus test day car hire at £100. Intensive courses available across 2–8 week options, with home pickups and weekend/evening availability. 24/7 online booking and phone support.

EveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensiveTest car available
63 Parkfield Ave, Farnworth, Bolton BL4 9PZView school
Nolan School of Motoring

Nolan School of Motoring

4.9(53)
From £40/hr10hrs for £390Save £10

£40/hour or £390 for 10 hours, with a Grade A instructor who spent over a decade as an HGV driver and trainer. All lessons take place in a BMW MINI, and you'll get access to a comprehensive YouTube channel covering test routes, manoeuvres, and theory test prep—past students consistently praise these videos for accelerating their progress. Pass Plus courses available at £250.

Manual
107 Lloyd St, Heaton Norris, Cheshire, Stockport SK4 1NQView school
JK Driving School

JK Driving School

4.9(45)
From £38/hr10hrs for £360Save £20

Run by Jonathan and Kelly Whitmore, a husband-and-wife team with over 20 years' combined experience, this school specializes in supporting nervous and neurodiverse learners. Both instructors have personal experience raising autistic children and excel at creating a warm, accommodating environment for learners with additional needs. £38/hour for single lessons, or £360 for a 10-hour block, with motorway lessons also available.

ManualFemale InstructorsTest car available
391 Northenden Rd, Sale M33 2PGView school
Rowland School of Motoring

Rowland School of Motoring

4.9(37)
From £40/hr10hrs for £380Save £20

Over 30 years' experience with a first-time pass rate well above the 48% national average. £40/hour or £380 for a 10-lesson block, with test car use included at no extra charge. Independent instructor with unrivalled local knowledge of Sale, Urmston, Timperley, Flixton and Stretford test routes.

ManualTest car available
1 Hexham Cl, Cheshire, Sale M33 4UZView 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
Price snapshot

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.

Typical
£38
Most pay
£35–£40
Schools
£25–30
3
£30–35
15
£35–40
58
£40–45
26
£45–50
3
£50+
1

Based on prices from 106 driving schools in Greater Manchester.

Intensive courses in Greater Manchester

Want to pass fast?

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

Greater Manchester Test Centres and Pass Rates

Great Yarmouth's single centre at Lowestoft handled 4,921 tests between 2024 and 2025, achieving 46.1% with virtually identical performance for men and women (46.1% and 46% respectively). The Norfolk Broads location brings unique challenges with narrow country lanes, seaside traffic congestion during summer months, and A47 dual carriageway work, while the coastal winds can affect learner confidence. Automatic drivers managed 39.6%, reflecting how the varied rural and urban mix requires good adaptability regardless of transmission type.

57%

Bolton (Manchester)

11,879 tests taken
Women53.1%
Men59.9%
Automatic51.0%
55%

Warrington

6,124 tests taken
Women52.2%
Men58.2%
Automatic48.2%
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%
50%

Macclesfield

4,910 tests taken
Women49.1%
Men50.6%
Automatic44.7%
49%

Sale (Manchester)

9,977 tests taken
Women45.8%
Men52.0%
Automatic44.2%
48%

Chorley

5,257 tests taken
Women49.2%
Men47.6%
Automatic40.5%
48%

Blackburn with Darwen

8,885 tests taken
Women45.6%
Men49.7%
Automatic47.7%
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%

Areas in Greater Manchester