Driving Lessons in Gillingham
There are 27 driving schools and 34 independent driving instructors in Gillingham, with lessons ranging from £32 to £50 per hour. Automatic driving lessons are available at 7 schools, intensive courses at 6, and female driving instructors at 2 schools, plus 6 independent female driving instructors. The Gillingham test centre has a 56.4% pass rate, while nearby Maidstone achieves 60.2%.
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Top driving schools in Gillingham by what matters most
The standout school for each of the most-asked questions.
Drive 4 Life Academy Driving School
Cheapest manual driving school in Gillingham.
A-Class Driving School
Highest-rated manual driving school in Gillingham.
A-Class Driving School
Top-rated for automatic driving lessons in Gillingham.
A-Class Driving School
Top-rated manual driving school with female instructors in Gillingham.
Driving lessons in Gillingham
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Drive With Ray Driving School ( Automatic )
Damien's Driving School
Rowley's of Kent / Driving Tuition
Kell's L's driving school
Oastview School of Motoring
L.A.P Trailer Training B+E
Abdulganiyu Abolarin
Stephen Adegoke
David Andrew Rowley
Liam Banbury
Raymond Beckett
Lee Calvert
Nigel Charles Fox
Kymmie Eileen Linklater
Linda Elliott
Marcus Elwer
Temitayo Fadahunsi-oduyemi
Anthony Gurdeep Bains
Sean Healey
Alistair John Thomson
Jeffery Keen
Mark Leonard Taylor
Shahin Mirza
Terence Mock
Denise Morris
Mohamed Mujahid
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Best block deals in Gillingham
Pay for a block of lessons upfront and the hourly rate drops. The best block here saves you £70.
Intensive courses in Gillingham
Want to pass fast?
6 Gillingham schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.
Gillingham Test Centres and Pass Rates
Gillingham serves as the hub for three centres that saw 28,022 tests between 2025 and 2026, with Maidstone delivering the strongest pass rate at 60.2%. Women there passed at 59.3% and men at 60.9%, with a 10 week wait matching Gillingham's. The roads around Maidstone include narrow lanes near the river, complex junctions on the A229, and the one-way system through the town centre that catches out many learners. Gillingham itself scored 56.4% with 51.9% for automatic drivers, while Tilbury came in at 50.4% but offers a much shorter 7 week wait. The roads around Tilbury include industrial areas near the docks with lorry movements and the A1089 where speed changes quickly.
Maidstone
8,053 tests taken · 10 week waitGillingham
14,886 tests taken · 10 week waitTilbury
5,083 tests taken · 7 week wait| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests | Wait |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maidstone | 59.3% | 60.9% | 53.6% | 60.2% | 8,053 | 10 weeks |
| Gillingham | 55.4% | 57.1% | 51.9% | 56.4% | 14,886 | 10 weeks |
| Tilbury | 49.7% | 50.9% | 46.0% | 50.4% | 5,083 | 7 weeks |
Driving lessons in Gillingham
Gillingham sits within Medway and has a good mix of A-road driving and residential practice. You'll use the A2 through Gillingham and Rainham, the A278 Hoath Way, and local town centre routes with roundabouts and meeting traffic around Hempstead, Parkwood and Twydall.
Best driving schools in Gillingham
A few options that cover Gillingham and nearby areas:
- A-Class Driving School (ME7 5JU) - Gillingham based; local ADI pickups.
- Luigi's Professional Driving Tuition (ME8 0RG) - Hempstead, Rainham and wider Medway.
- Catlis Automatic Driving School (ME8 9TW) - Gillingham and Rainham coverage.
- Drive With Ray Driving School (Automatic) (ME7 3QP) - Hempstead and Gillingham pickups.
- Kell's L's Driving School (ME7 1ET) - Gillingham and surrounding neighbourhoods.
- City Way School Of Motoring (ME1 2BQ) - Medway wide including Gillingham.
Tip: shortlist 3 to 5 providers and check current availability for your pickup area and schedule.
Automatic driving lessons in Gillingham
Looking for automatic? These Gillingham providers offer automatic lessons:
- Catlis Automatic Driving School (ME8 9TW) - dedicated automatic lessons in Gillingham.
- Drive With Ray Driving School (ME7 3QP) - confirm current automatic availability.
- A-Class Driving School (ME7 5JU) - check for automatic coverage.
When automatic makes sense locally:
- Stop start traffic along the A2 through Gillingham and Rainham
- Larger roundabouts and merging on A278 Hoath Way
- If you plan to drive an automatic after passing
Intensive driving lessons in Gillingham
Want to learn fast? Gillingham has providers offering intensive and semi intensive courses:
- A-Class Driving School (ME7 5JU) - assessment lessons and structured plans around Gillingham.
- City Way School Of Motoring (ME1 2BQ) - semi intensive options across Medway including Gillingham.
- Luigi's Professional Driving Tuition (ME8 0RG) - ask about condensed schedules and test day car.
- Drive With Ray Driving School (ME7 3QP) - enquire about multi day plans and availability.
How booking typically works locally:
- Consecutive multi hour sessions across one to three weeks depending on experience
- Providers try to coordinate lessons with test slots at Gillingham or Maidstone
- Secure instructor availability first, then target a realistic test window
Cheap driving lessons in Gillingham
- Check block booking deals from A-Class, Catlis, Luigi's and City Way. Ten hour bundles often lower the per hour rate.
- Ask about semi intensive or split week bundles if you want to compress hours without a premium.
- Manual is usually a little cheaper than automatic. Ask providers for current pricing.
- Book 90 to 120 minute sessions for better value and momentum on A2 and A278 routes.
- Ask about weekday daytime (off peak) availability and pickup zones to avoid travel surcharges around Hempstead, Rainham and Twydall.
Always double check the latest rates and what is included (pickup, cancellations, mock tests) when you enquire.
Driving lesson prices in Gillingham
Typical in Gillingham:
- Manual weekly lessons: mid £30s per hour in Gillingham and Rainham
- Automatic weekly lessons: usually £2 to £4 more per hour than manual
- Block bookings: 10 hour bundles can reduce the per hour rate to the low to mid £30s
- Intensive packages: total cost depends on hours, per hour often similar to weekly or slightly higher
Always confirm pickup zones, cancellation policy and what is included (mock tests, materials) when you enquire.
Local roads and practice areas
- A2 through Gillingham and Rainham - planning, lane discipline, peak time traffic
- A278 Hoath Way and Bowaters roundabout - larger roundabouts and merging (with instructor)
- Gillingham town centre and Twydall - meeting traffic and pedestrian awareness
- Residential areas in Hempstead, Parkwood and Rainham - early manoeuvres and junction routines
Nearby DVSA driving test centres
Learners in Gillingham commonly use:
- Gillingham Test Centre (ME8) - residential and A-road routes
- Maidstone Test Centre (ME15) - larger roundabouts and dual carriageways
Ask your instructor which centre they recommend based on your routes and availability.
Getting started in Gillingham
- Choose manual vs automatic, weekly vs intensive
- Shortlist 3 to 5 schools or instructors that cover your pickup area
- Confirm availability around your timetable and target test centre
- Book your first lesson and set a weekly plan
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