Driving Lessons in Blackpool
Blackpool's 10 driving schools average an excellent 4.7 stars and charge between £38 and £45 per hour, joined by 40 independent driving instructors. Six schools offer automatic driving lessons, seven provide intensive courses, and four have female driving instructors. There are 8 independent female driving instructors available locally. The local Blackpool test centre records a 51.8% pass rate, while Preston and Southport both exceed 56%.
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Top driving schools in Blackpool by what matters most
The standout school for each of the most-asked questions.
EasyPass Driving School
Cheapest manual driving school in Blackpool.
Golden Mile Driving School
Highest-rated manual driving school in Blackpool.
Golden Mile Driving School
Top-rated for automatic driving lessons in Blackpool.
Golden Mile Driving School
Top-rated manual driving school with female instructors in Blackpool.
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BDS Driving School
£41/hour for standard lessons, with intensive courses from 10 to 50 hours starting at £410. A 25-year-established school with consistent first-time passes shown on their recent passes wall, offering flexible block deals across manual and automatic options. Fully refundable deposit on Fast Pass courses means you can commit risk-free.
Clearway Driving School
Blackpool's longest-established school of motoring with 59 years' experience, voted Best Driving School in Blackpool 2024 and finalist in the ADI Industry Achievement Awards. £45 per hour or £430 for a 10-hour block, with intensive courses that include a guaranteed test on completion. Consistently praised for calm, patient instruction that delivers first-time passes.
EasyPass Driving School
EasyPass offers £38/hour lessons with strong value block deals: 5 hours for £185 or 10 hours for £370. Every learner gets free access to Theory Test Pro online and app, plus a free pizza from Papa Johns Preston, making this school stand out for practical support beyond the wheel.
The L Factory
Owner Karen Smith brings over 20 years of driving instruction experience, holds a Grade A qualification, and is a member of RoSPA's Advanced Driving section. Lessons focus on nervous and first-time drivers with personalised tuition in a modern Mercedes A Class automatic, plus free access to Theory Test Pro and text reminders. £40 per hour with intensive courses available for quick scheduling.
Golden Mile Driving School
ThreeBest Rated 'Best Business Of The Year' for 2021, 2022 and 2023, with over 2000 test passes and 97% of students recommending them. Many instructors are Grade A qualified with 20+ years of experience, offering intensive courses from £395 and weekly lessons with a popular 10-hour package deal. One-to-one tuition with door-to-door pickup across Blackpool and the Fylde, plus free online theory training access.
LearnDrive
Intensive driving course specialists with 30 years' experience, offering 2-day to 7-day programmes starting from £436. Courses range from complete beginners (37-42 hours over 7 days, £1774) to test-ready drivers, with optional residential accommodation included. Strong track record of first-time passes, with students reporting passes with minimal minors across all experience levels.
Route 66 School of Motoring
Over 20 years' experience with 1000+ tests passed and 500+ happy students. Mike Stepto is an ex-BSM trained instructor and qualified mock test and Pass Plus instructor, offering affordable lessons throughout the Fylde district with flexible scheduling to suit your pace and lifestyle.
BAL Driving Tuition
Grade A instructor with 10 years at the highest rating, specialising in nervous learners. One-to-one lessons available in 1, 1.5, or 2-hour sessions with block booking discounts, plus free theory test support and Pass Plus courses.
Blackpool Crash Courses
Family-run team with over 20 years' instructor experience, specialising in intensive driving courses from 2 to 10 days. Multiple first-time pass reviews highlight their one-to-one tuition approach with no car sharing, ensuring you get the instructor's full attention and all driving time to yourself.
Mr Pass Driving School
30 years of teaching experience with a track record of helping thousands of learners pass first time. Based in Lytham St Annes, Mr Pass combines patient, one-to-one instruction with local knowledge of the area. Pass Plus courses also available, with potential insurance savings of up to 30% for new drivers.
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Peter Flynn
David Hilton
Elizabeth Holding
Anne Holt
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Paul Jenkins
David John Bateman
David John Bilbie
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Intensive courses in Blackpool
Want to pass fast?
7 Blackpool schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.
Blackpool Test Centres and Pass Rates
Preston has the highest pass rate at 56.3% but an 18 week wait, while Blackpool offers a much quicker 9 weeks with a 51.8% pass rate. The roads around Blackpool include the promenade with its tram tracks and seasonal traffic, plus residential streets near Stanley Park, whereas Southport in Liverpool has tree-lined Victorian streets and the coastal road. Between 2025 and 2026, 26,091 tests were taken across three centres. Men passed at 58.2% in Preston and 51.6% in Blackpool, women at 56.6% in Southport and 52% in Blackpool. Automatic tests had pass rates of 51.6% in Southport, 49% in Preston, and 47.7% in Blackpool. Southport has a 56.5% pass rate with a 17 week wait.
Southport (Liverpool)
7,949 tests taken · 17 week waitPreston
9,194 tests taken · 18 week waitBlackpool
8,948 tests taken · 9 week wait| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests | Wait |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southport (Liverpool) | 56.6% | 56.5% | 51.6% | 56.5% | 7,949 | 17 weeks |
| Preston | 54.0% | 58.2% | 49.0% | 56.3% | 9,194 | 18 weeks |
| Blackpool | 52.0% | 51.6% | 47.7% | 51.8% | 8,948 | 9 weeks |