Driving Lessons in Preston

Preston has a substantial selection of 18 driving schools and 39 independent driving instructors. Lessons are competitively priced at an average of £33 per hour, with schools holding a 4.8-star rating. Nine schools offer automatic driving lessons and 8 offer intensive courses, while 4 schools offer female driving instructors and there are 12 independent female driving instructors. The main Preston test centre has a 56.3% pass rate, one of the stronger rates in Lancashire.

£33
average price
18
driving schools
39
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Driving lessons in Preston

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Raheela Akhtar Hussain

Manual

From £38/hr
Female ADI
Black Gold Driving School

Black Gold Driving School

Manual and automatic

5(114)95% pass rate
From £29.50/hrBlock bookings available

95% pass rate with over 10 years' experience, led by instructor Tahir who has earned consistent five-star reviews for patience and clear teaching. 2-hour trial lessons at £59, with block booking discounts available and a test car provided for your practical exam.

IntensiveTest car available
270 St Thomas' Rd, Preston PR1 6LPView school
Driving School Preston

Driving School Preston

Manual and automatic

5(2)
From £40/hr10hrs for £380Save £20

£40/hour for standard lessons or £80 for two hours, with 10-hour block deals at £380. Intensive courses range from 10 to 45 hours (£610–£2,140), flexible enough to fit learning around your schedule. Female instructors available throughout the service area.

IntensiveFemale Instructors
15 St Christopher's Rd, Preston PR1 6NLView school
Preston Driving School

Preston Driving School

Manual and automatic

4.9(429)
From £34/hr10hrs for £330Save £10

Straightforward pricing with a trial hour at just £20 and 10-hour block deals from £330. Lessons start from £34/hour for manual or £35/hour for automatic driving lessons, with flexible scheduling including semi-intensive courses for those wanting to progress faster.

IntensiveFemale Instructors
16 Almond Cl, Penwortham, Preston PR1 0YQView school
Students Driving School

Students Driving School

Manual and automatic

4.9
From £34/hr10hrs for £330Save £10

No-frills pricing with a £20 trial hour and rates from £34/hour, or £330 for a 10-hour block in central areas. Semi-intensive courses available for learners who need to progress faster, assessed via a two-hour lesson to ensure suitability. Friendly instructors focus on building safe drivers first, with Pass Plus courses also available to reduce insurance after passing.

Intensive
35 Brixton Rd, Preston PR1 4NRView school
Quick-Pass

Quick-Pass

Manual and automatic

4.8(40)
From £34/hr10hrs for £330Save £10

Competitive pricing with a £20 trial hour for beginners and block deals that save money: £34/hour for manual lessons or £35/hour for automatic, dropping to £33/hour with a 10-hour block at £330. Pass-Plus courses start from £210, and motorway tuition is available at £40/hour.

Female Instructors
Boulevard, Preston PR1 4PEView school
Alwari Driving School

Alwari Driving School

Manual and automatic

4.7(12)95% pass rate
From £35/hr10hrs for £345Save £5

A 95% first-time pass rate school operating 7 days a week across Preston. Lessons start at £35/hour for manual or £40/hour for automatic, with block deals from £345 for 10 hours. Intensive courses available with flexible scheduling, from a few weeks down to one week, plus Pass Plus courses at £300 for 6 hours.

EveningsWeekendsIntensive
168 Lytham Rd, Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston PR2 2ERView school
John Grundy Driving School

John Grundy Driving School

Manual

4.5(2)
From £30/hr10hrs for £270Save £30

Operating since 1975 with a pass rate well above the national average, John Grundy brings nearly 50 years of experience including specialist work with disabled learners and military training. One-to-one lessons at £30/hour or £270 for a 10-hour block, with free theory and hazard perception support included. Pass Plus courses also available.

22 Colman Ct, Preston PR1 8DLView school
Auto Lessons Preston

Auto Lessons Preston

Manual and automatic

4(4)
From £31/hr40hrs for £970Save £270

10 years' experience teaching all abilities and ages in a Mercedes automatic. Trial lessons from £27/hour, then £32/hour ongoing, with substantial savings on block bookings: 10 hours for £300, 20 hours for £580, or 40 hours for £970 (just £24.25/hour). Friendly, patient instructor focused on making learning fun and easy.

20 Palatine Dr, Preston PR2 3DWView school
Trudi Boyce School of Motoring

Trudi Boyce School of Motoring

Manual and automatic

5(67)
Block bookings available

Family-run school offering block booking courses, refresher lessons, theory test training, and motorway instruction across a wide rural area. Two experienced instructors provide manual and automatic lessons with a focus on building confidence through structured progression.

Female Instructors
Preston Rd, Ribchester, Preston PR3 3YDView school
Learner2Driver

Learner2Driver

Manual

5(52)90% pass rate

A 90% pass rate across 100+ students, backed by positive reviews praising instructor Mr. Syed Farhan Hussaini's patience and knowledge. Lessons are taught in a BMW 2 Series with flexible online booking to suit your schedule.

Ramsey Ave, Preston PR1 6ENView school
Tim Simms Driving School

Tim Simms Driving School

Manual

5(16)

Known for working with learners who lack confidence or have special educational needs like autism, dyspraxia and dyslexia, following training from the BBC's 'Autistic Driving School' consultant. Offers beginner courses, development programmes for partly trained drivers, and specialist test rescue courses for those who've failed. A calm, relaxed instructor with over 20 years' experience who provides online resources between lessons to support your learning.

Intensive
7 The Crescent, Lostock Hall, Preston PR5 5XHView school
LJT Driving School

LJT Driving School

Manual

5(5)

Patient and friendly instructor offering hourly lessons and intensive courses across Preston and surrounding areas. Manual transmission only, with pricing available on request.

Intensive
Cheltenham Cres, Fulwood, Preston PR4 0FJView school
Jaffa Driving School

Jaffa Driving School

Manual and automatic

4.9(83)
Block bookings available

A network of local instructors offering straightforward, no-frills lessons with block booking deals for 10 or 20 hours. Pickup available from home, workplace, or college, plus motorway tuition and Pass Plus courses on top of standard lessons.

45 Garstone Croft, Fulwood, Preston PR2 3WYView school
Driving Passion Driving School Preston

Driving Passion Driving School Preston

Manual

4.9(11)

Independent driving school run by a single instructor offering some of the lowest prices in the area, with free introductory lessons to get you started. Pass Plus courses and intensive driving courses are available, plus gift certificates if you're buying for someone else.

Intensive
12 Fair Oak Cl, Ribbleton, Preston PR2 6EPView school
Penwortham Driving School

Penwortham Driving School

Manual

Grade A instructor with 28 years' experience, known for patient, personalised tuition that builds genuine confidence and safe driving skills. Multiple five-star reviews highlight first-time passes and flexibility around learners' schedules, with particular strength in supporting nervous drivers and those needing to get back on track quickly.

Wordsworth Pl, Walton-le-Dale, Preston PR5 4TUView school
Driversity Training

Driversity Training

Manual

Multi-service training provider offering driving lessons alongside fleet training, instructor development, and motorway/Pass Plus courses. Mock driving tests available from £55 for any learner, plus free theory test drop-in sessions on the first Monday of each month via Microsoft Teams.

Brownedge Ln, Bamber Bridge, Preston PR5 6TBView school

Fatima Ibrahim Laher

Manual

Female ADI
5th Gear Driving School Preston

5th Gear Driving School Preston

Manual

4.5(45)
18 Moss Ave, Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston PR2 1SHView school
MSG School Of Motoring

MSG School Of Motoring

Manual

14 Poplar Ave, Bamber Bridge, Preston PR5 6JJView school
Price snapshot

How much do driving lessons cost in Preston?

Most learners pay £30–£35 an hour. Under £30 is a good deal, over £40 is at the higher end.

Typical
£33
Most pay
£30–£35
Schools
£25–30
1
£30–35
5
£35–40
2

Based on prices from 8 driving schools in Preston.

Intensive courses in Preston

Want to pass fast?

8 Preston schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.

Preston Test Centres and Pass Rates

Preston's own centre is the strongest of the three nearby, with a pass rate of 56% and the best automatic pass rate at 49%, though it also has the longest wait, about 3½ months. Chorley has the shortest at about a month. Blackburn with Darwen has the lowest pass rate at 47%, which is still not far off the 50% average across Great Britain.

56%

Preston

9,194 tests taken · typical wait 3½ months
Manual pass rate59.0%
Automatic pass rate49.0%
53%

Chorley

5,415 tests taken · typical wait 1 month
Manual pass rate54.4%
Automatic pass rate46.2%
47%

Blackburn with Darwen

12,205 tests taken · typical wait 3 months
Manual pass rate46.9%
Automatic pass rate45.7%

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