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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Etihad Driver Training

Etihad Driver Training

3.9(16)
From £40/hr10hrs for £370Save £30

Many pupils pass first time in just one week with intensive courses that include the test fee at no extra cost. £40/hour for weekly lessons or £370 for a 10-hour block, with intensive options from £990 for 20 hours (5 days) up to £1970 for 40 hours (10 days). Pass Plus courses also available at £250 to build confidence on motorways, night driving, and all-weather conditions.

ManualIntensive
82 Repton Ave, Oldham OL8 4JDView school
Beltin Start School of Motoring

Beltin Start School of Motoring

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.

EveningsWeekendsAutomaticFemale Instructors
street WN1 2AYView school
SM Driving School

SM Driving School

From £35/hr40hrs for £1600

Patient teaching style focused on nervous learners and first-time drivers, with instructors who know real driving test routes across the local area. £35/hour for individual lessons, or intensive courses from £250 for 5 hours up to £1,600 for 40 hours, with discounted block booking rates available.

ManualEveningsWeekendsIntensive
Grasmere Cres, Eccles, Manchester M30 8DGView school
Passers Hub Driving School

Passers Hub Driving School

From £35/hr10hrs for £350

Rated 5.0 by learners with a confidence-first approach and structured lesson plans across three locations. £35–£40 per hour depending on location and transmission type, or £350–£380 for 10-hour block bookings; intensive courses from £799 and test rescue packages from £350. Mock test preparation and real route practice included in every lesson.

ManualAutomaticIntensive
Hulme, Howbrook, Manchester, Walk M15 6GBView school
Jason and Mel's School of Motoring

Jason and Mel's School of Motoring

From £39/hrBlock bookings available

Family-run school with 38 years' combined experience offering flexible lesson lengths to suit your pace—£39 for 60 minutes, £58 for 90 minutes, or £78 for 2 hours. Test day includes a mandatory 130-minute lesson plus car use for £80, and Pass Plus courses are available at £240 for 6 hours. Free Theory Test Pro software access helps you prepare for both theory and hazard perception.

ManualEveningsWeekendsFemale InstructorsTest car available
15 Gilwood Grove, Middleton, Manchester M24 6THView school
Beaufort Driving School

Beaufort Driving School

From £33/hr10hrs for £310Save £20

Known for working particularly well with nervous drivers, Jonathon brings 16 years of experience and a structured, enjoyable teaching approach. £33/hour or £310 for a 10-hour block at £31/hour, with motorway tuition and Pass Plus courses also available. The training car is a brand new Skoda Fabia with dual controls and sat nav for added confidence.

ManualIntensive
5 Beaufort St, Eccles, Manchester M30 8DLView school
Anibabs EasyPass

Anibabs EasyPass

5(342)96% pass rate

Operating in Manchester for over 8 years with a standout 96% first-time pass rate. Patient instructors guide nervous drivers and learners of all abilities through flexible lessons seven days a week, with modern dual-control cars available for your test day. Intensive courses, weekly lessons, and refresher training all offered at affordable rates.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensiveTest car available
Nepaul Rd, Manchester M9 4EAView school
SW Driving School

SW Driving School

5(299)

Students consistently pass first time with zero or minimal faults under instructor Syed Essa, who's known for making complex maneuvers straightforward through a unique teaching style. The school combines classroom instruction with hands-on training covering defensive driving, traffic laws, and road safety. Contact them directly for pricing and course options.

Manual
8 Ollier Ave, Levenshulme, Manchester M12 5SUView school
National Crash Courses

National Crash Courses

5(200)

Rated best driving school in the area for four consecutive years, National Crash Courses specializes in getting learners test-ready up to 7 weeks faster than standard waiting times. Intensive courses start from £435 with the practical test fee included, and a dedicated test cancellation finder team secures earlier test slots. Home pick-up and drop-off available, plus flexible payment options with just a £100 deposit to book.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensive
3 Cairngorm Dr, Bolton BL3 4UFView school
Drive Elite

Drive Elite

5(189)

Family-run school with 25 years' experience focused on first-time passes through tailored weekly lessons and intensive courses. All instructors are qualified, and the team emphasises friendly, patient instruction across all areas.

ManualIntensive
Ely Ave, Stretford, Manchester M32 9TTView school
Taz Driving School

Taz Driving School

5(161)
Block bookings available

Taz Driving School emphasises relaxed, patient instruction using the latest teaching techniques, with all instructors motivated to help nervous learners build confidence quickly. Door-to-door pickup from home, school, college or work is included, making it easy to fit lessons around your schedule. Pass Plus courses available at £240 for manual lessons; call for a personal quotation on hourly rates and block booking deals.

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale Instructors
11 Broadmeadow Ave, Manchester M16 8GSView school
Learn and Drive

Learn and Drive

5(132)
Block bookings available

More than 5 years of professional driving instructor experience with a focus on high pass rates and flexible scheduling. Block booking discounts available for both manual and automatic lessons, plus free progress reports to track your learning throughout the course.

ManualAutomaticIntensive
26 Blue Moon Way, Manchester M14 7SHView school
Pass It Quick

Pass It Quick

5(117)
10hrs for £675

Intensive driving courses designed to get you test-ready in days rather than months, with options ranging from 10 to 40 hours and prices from £675 (manual) or £775 (automatic). Complete novices through test-ready learners can find a tailored package, including custom courses based on a £35 assessment session. Students must pass a mock test to use the school's car for their practical test.

ManualAutomaticIntensiveTest car available
138 Droylsden Rd, Audenshaw, Manchester M34 5SJView school
886 Driving School

886 Driving School

5(95)98% pass rate
Block bookings available

98% first-time pass rate, the highest in the area, backed by instructors trained in mentoring-focused methods beyond basic skills. Pricing starts from hourly lessons with 10-hour and intensive course blocks available, plus test preparation packages for both manual and automatic learners.

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale Instructors
49 Roseneath Rd, Bolton BL3 3AXView school
Pass with Paul Driving School Stockport

Pass with Paul Driving School Stockport

5(58)

Known for a calm and patient teaching style with a high pass rate. Learn in a new KIA Ceed GT Line with premium dual controls, heated seats, and air conditioning—the car is fully insured for lessons, mock tests, motorway training, and test day use. Services include manual lessons at all levels, mock driving tests, motorway lessons, and refresher courses tailored to your goals.

ManualTest car available
Stockport SK1 3GDView school
Pro Driver Academy

Pro Driver Academy

5(57)
10hrs for £499

Money-back guarantee and fast-tracked intensive courses designed to get you test-ready quickly, with flexible scheduling across 6 to 30 hours. Courses range from £300 for 6 hours up to £1,380 for 30 hours, with discounted block deals like 10 hours for £499. Multiple positive reviews highlight instructors' calm teaching style and high first-time pass rates.

ManualIntensive
Bartle House, 9 Oxford Ct, Manchester M2 3WQView school
JB's Driving School

JB's Driving School

5(45)
10hrs for £350

Instructor since 2013 with specialist experience teaching SEN learners and people with disabilities, using modern teaching methods to keep lessons simple and fun. All lessons take place in a fully electric Hyundai Kona with automatic transmission, eliminating stalling and missed gears for faster, more intuitive learning. £58 for 90 minutes or £75 for 2 hours, with a 10-hour block at £350; Pass Plus courses also available at £250.

Automatic
6 Ruskin Rd, Little Lever, Bolton BL3 1RDView school
1 Stop Driving Solutions

1 Stop Driving Solutions

5(45)

Grade A instructors with extensive expert training deliver lessons tailored to each student's needs, with progress monitored and recorded after every session. Both automatic and manual lessons available in modern cars, designed to build confidence and prepare you for test standard. Reliable, approachable teaching methods that cater to all experience levels and learning styles.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomatic
41a Oxford St, Oldham OL9 7SNView school
Gear Up Manchester

Gear Up Manchester

5(29)
Block bookings available

Family-rooted driving school with a 5-star reputation offering intensive courses from £488 (6 hours) to £2210 (48 hours), plus Pass Plus training at £240 for 6 hours. Complimentary progress reports track your development, with motorway lessons and refresher courses also available alongside theory training assistance.

ManualAutomaticIntensive
4 Citizens Pl, Manchester M14 7GSView school
Motorvate Driving School

Motorvate Driving School

5(17)

Established in 1995, this school specialises in nervous and beginner learners, with particular experience supporting disabled and convicted drivers. Flexible scheduling around work and college, plus intensive courses available, with pickup and dropoff at different locations. One instructor builds relationships throughout your learning journey.

ManualIntensive
Hyde Rd, Manchester M18 7LNView 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