Driving Lessons in Lancaster

Lancaster's 7 driving schools provide premium instruction with pricing from £40-£45 per hour and an excellent 4.5-star average rating. Three schools offer female driving instructors, though no independent driving instructors currently operate in the area. The nearby Heysham test centre offers good prospects with a 55% pass rate based on recent DVSA data.

From £40/hr·Average £43/hr

Lancaster's Top Picks

Best Value

The Bay School of Motoring

Cheapest manual driving school in Lancaster.

5.0(5 reviews)
£40/hr
Top Rated

AGS Driving School

Highest-rated manual driving school in Lancaster.

5.0(30 reviews)
£44/hr
Female Instructors

Juliet Davey Driving

Top-rated manual driving school with female instructors in Lancaster.

5.0(14 reviews)

Driving Schools in Lancaster

7 schools

Dan's School of Motoring

Dan's School of Motoring

From £45/hr·10hrs for £400Save 11%
2.0(1)

Grade A instructor since 2005 with over 300 five-star testimonials. £45/hour or £400 for a 10-hour block, with Pass Plus courses also available at £400....

ManualEvenings & Weekends
70 Winchester Ave, Lancaster LA1 4HX
Lancaster Driving Lessons

Lancaster Driving Lessons

5.0(1)

Over 20 years' experience teaching learners across the local area with a relaxed, patient approach. The school prioritises getting you on the road smoothly with...

Manual
Ambleside Road, Lancaster LA1 3HT
AGS Driving School

AGS Driving School

From £44/hr·10hrs for £430Save 2%
5.0(30)

Known for building confidence in nervous and fearful learners, Andy delivers patient, one-to-one lessons tailored to your pace with a calm teaching style that...

ManualEvenings & Weekends
Coolidge Ave, Lancaster LA1 5ER
Juliet Davey Driving

Juliet Davey Driving

5.0(14)

Former teacher with 7 years' instructor experience, known for a student-centred approach that adapts to individual learning styles. Lessons conducted...

ManualFemale Instructors
Alderman Rd, Lancaster LA1 5FW
Lisa's Learners

Lisa's Learners

5.0(5)

Excellent first-time pass rate with consistently low minors, backed by structured professional tuition from a patient instructor teaching learners aged 17 to...

ManualFemale Instructors
Caton Rd, Lancaster LA2 9HP
Paul Burns School of Motoring

Paul Burns School of Motoring

4.4(21)

Established in 2009, Paul specialises in building confidence with nervous and fearful learners, with multiple testimonials of first-time passes and students...

ManualTest car availableEvenings & Weekends
12 Forest Park, Lancaster LA1 5YA
The Bay School of Motoring

The Bay School of Motoring

From £40/hr·10hrs for £380Save 5%
5.0(5)

Multiple first-time passes and consistently praised for creating a relaxed, supportive learning environment. £40/hour or £380 for a 10-hour block, with mock...

ManualFemale Instructors
Salt Oke South, Bay Horse, Lancaster LA2 0HL

Block Booking Deals in Lancaster

3 schools offer block deals — book in bulk and save.

Best deal — save 11%

Dan's School of Motoring

10hrs for £400

£40.00/hr

Save 5%

The Bay School of Motoring

10hrs for £380

£38.00/hr

Save 2%

AGS Driving School

10hrs for £430

£43.00/hr

Lancaster Test Centres and Pass Rates

Based on the latest DVSA data, 2024–25 | 1 nearby test centre

Lancaster's single Heysham centre recorded a 55% pass rate with 3,735 tests taken from 2024 to 2025, benefiting from the coastal town's quieter roads and less congested traffic compared to major cities. The test routes include residential estates, the main A589 coast road, and approaches to the power station, with relatively straightforward roundabouts and junctions. Women passed at 55.5% versus men at 54.6%, while automatic learners achieved 45.5%.

55%

Heysham

3,735 tests taken
Women55.5%
Men54.6%
Automatic45.5%

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