Driving Lessons in Kent

£39
average price
463
driving schools
952
independent instructors
8
test centres

Driving schools and instructors in Kent

Showing 201220 of 463
driveJohnson's Sittingbourne

driveJohnson's Sittingbourne

90% pass rate
Block bookings available

Established in 2005 with a first-time pass rate consistently above 90%, driveJohnson's tailors intensive courses to individual needs rather than rushing learners through generic packages. The school requires a 2-hour assessment lesson before enrollment to create a personalized plan, ensuring realistic timescales and costs, some students reach test-ready status in as little as 2 weeks. Mid-range pricing reflects quality instruction without unnecessary overheads, with flexible lesson options (1, 2, and 10-hour deals available) and a commitment to matching learners with instructors they'll work well with.

Intensive
Bottles Ln, Rodmersham, Sittingbourne ME9 0PRView school
RED Driving School

RED Driving School

National Training Provider of the Year 2024 with thousands of instructors nationwide and a no-quibble refund policy. The Learn to Drive with RED app tracks your progress, offers theory test preparation, and lets you book lessons 24/7, while a 4.5-star rating from 878 users reflects consistent quality across beginner, intensive, and refresher courses.

Intensive
34 Peter Churchhill lane, Ashford TN23 3STView school
AcciDON'T driving school

AcciDON'T driving school

Block bookings available

National school with 20+ years' experience and a track record of most drivers passing first time. Block courses range from 5 to 30 lessons, with intensive options designed to get you test-ready in weeks rather than months. FREE Theory Test training included with registration.

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale Instructors
Court Rd, Burham, Rochester ME1 3TAView school
iPass Driving Tuition

iPass Driving Tuition

Open 7 days a week from 7am to 10pm, iPASS offers flexible scheduling around your life. All learners get free access to the complete DVSA practice question bank for theory test preparation, plus dedicated support to boost your confidence before test day. Two-hour lessons are highly recommended for more efficient learning and faster progression to passing.

EveningsWeekends
33 Station Rd, New Romney TN28 8LQView school
Aclass HGV

Aclass HGV

5(422)
374 Canterbury St, Gillingham ME7 5JUView school
Indie Motorcycle Training

Indie Motorcycle Training

5(314)
Greggs Wood Rd, Tunbridge Wells TN2 3JJView school
Martins School of Motoring

Martins School of Motoring

5(147)
30 Crundale Rd, Gillingham ME8 6TAView school
LE4RNERS

LE4RNERS

5(141)
Canterbury Innovation Centre, University Rd, Canterbury CT2 7FGView school
Start 2 Drive HGV

Start 2 Drive HGV

5(128)
26 Field Ave, Canterbury CT1 1TRView school
Simon says driver training

Simon says driver training

5(118)
17 Ernest Rd, Chatham ME4 5PTView school
Lax Driving School

Lax Driving School

5(117)
Sutcliffe Rd, Welling DA16 1NJView school
ROBERT and Me automatic driving lessons

ROBERT and Me automatic driving lessons

5(107)
8 Cameron Cl, Bexley DA5 2JLView school
CJST driving

CJST driving

5(103)
75 Royal Esplanade, Westbrook, Margate CT9 5ETView school
Pole Position Driving School

Pole Position Driving School

5(87)
Southbourne Rd, Folkestone CT19 6DBView school
DSL driving school

DSL driving school

5(84)
Canterbury CT1 3SFView school
Tranquil Driving School, Gravesend

Tranquil Driving School, Gravesend

5(64)
61 Rural Vale, Northfleet, Gravesend DA11 9JLView school
Training Day School of Motoring (Best Driving Lessons)

Training Day School of Motoring (Best Driving Lessons)

5(57)
3 engine close, Rochester ME3 9UXView school
Teresa Allen School of Motoring

Teresa Allen School of Motoring

5(55)
91 Elmshurst Gardens, Tonbridge TN10 3RAView school
Nash school of driving

Nash school of driving

5(45)
Manual
36 Wellington Rd, Dartford DA1 3EHView school
Paul's Driving School Dartford

Paul's Driving School Dartford

5(43)
87 Great Queen St, Dartford DA1 1TWView school
Price snapshot

How much do driving lessons cost in Kent?

Most learners pay £35–£40 an hour. Under £35 is a good deal, over £45 is at the higher end.

Typical
£39
Most pay
£35–£40
Schools
Under £30
2
£30–35
6
£35–40
54
£40–45
34
£45–50
17

Based on prices from 113 driving schools in Kent.

Intensive courses in Kent

Want to pass fast?

106 Kent schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.

Kent Test Centres and Pass Rates

Women achieved pass rates ranging from 43.2% to 50.8% across the Isleworth area's 13 centres, which collectively handled 131,484 tests between 2024 and 2025. Tolworth topped the rankings at 53.3% overall, while Greenford (Horsenden Lane) proved toughest at 40.5%. Men generally performed 2-4 percentage points better, reaching up to 55.6% in Tolworth. These west and southwest London centres cover everything from the suburban calm of Tolworth to the industrial complexity of Greenford, where the A40 Western Avenue creates particularly demanding driving conditions.

59%

Sidcup (London)

12,809 tests taken
Women58.1%
Men59.7%
Automatic56.0%
59%

Tunbridge Wells

4,887 tests taken
Women58.2%
Men59.4%
Automatic59.2%
58%

Maidstone

6,330 tests taken
Women55.4%
Men60.2%
Automatic51.8%
57%

Gillingham

14,761 tests taken
Women57.3%
Men57.0%
Automatic54.1%
54%

Sevenoaks

6,386 tests taken
Women53.4%
Men53.7%
Automatic47.0%
52%

Ashford (Kent)

3,504 tests taken
Women51.8%
Men52.3%
Automatic49.8%
49%

Tilbury

4,185 tests taken
Women47.9%
Men50.1%
Automatic44.4%
49%

Mitcham (London)

13,825 tests taken
Women47.1%
Men50.3%
Automatic47.8%

Areas in Kent