Driving Lessons in Lancashire

£37
average price
88
driving schools
199
independent instructors
9
test centres

Driving schools and instructors in Lancashire

Showing 6180 of 88
Jaffa Driving School

Jaffa Driving School

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.

ManualAutomatic
45 Garstone Croft, Fulwood, Preston PR2 3WYView school
Darwen Driver Training

Darwen Driver Training

4.9(37)
5hrs for £380

1.5-hour and 2-hour lessons at £60 and £80 respectively, with block vouchers offering better value at £285 for five 1.5-hour sessions or £380 for five 2-hour sessions. The instructor emphasises longer lessons to maximise practice time and skill retention, recommending 2-hour sessions to reach test standard in approximately 22 weeks based on DVSA guidelines. Additional services include motorway training, mock tests with detailed feedback, and confidence-boosting refresher lessons for nervous or returning drivers.

Manual
210 Harwood St, Darwen BB3 1JDView school
Driving Passion Driving School Preston

Driving Passion Driving School Preston

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.

ManualIntensive
12 Fair Oak Cl, Ribbleton, Preston PR2 6EPView school
Yaseen's Driving School

Yaseen's Driving School

4.9

Known for supporting nervous drivers with patient, confidence-building instruction, Yaseen's has built hundreds of satisfied customers over 20 years through word-of-mouth recommendations. The school offers beginner lessons, refresher courses, defensive driving training, motorway lessons, and intensive courses, with mock tests and Pass Plus courses also available. Testimonials highlight first-time passes and learners gaining confidence in busy traffic and motorway driving.

ManualIntensive
53 Saunders Rd, Blackburn BB2 6NPView school
Aquarius Driving & Towing School

Aquarius Driving & Towing School

4.8(57)

IAM Advanced Motorist instructor offering learner, advanced, motorway, and refresher lessons across the North West. The proprietor combines fleet driver training expertise with specialist B+E car and trailer instruction, bringing professional-level experience to standard driving tuition.

Manual
Townley Hall, Burnley BB11 3RQView school
LearnDrive

LearnDrive

4.5(116)

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.

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18 Bertrand Ave, Blackpool FY3 7RNView school
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 returning after previous failures. His calm, patient approach and immaculate Renault Clio with dual controls create a relaxing learning environment. Student discounts available; theory test training included.

ManualEveningsWeekendsTest car available
12 Forest Park, Lancaster LA1 5YAView school
Route 66 School of Motoring

Route 66 School of Motoring

4.3(6)

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.

Manual
6 Beechfield Ave, Fleetwood, Blackpool FY3 9JJView school
BAL Driving Tuition

BAL Driving Tuition

4.2(10)
Block bookings available

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.

Manual
21 Lune Grove, Blackpool FY1 5PLView school
Express Driver Training

Express Driver Training

4

Consistently high ratings across multiple platforms (4.9 on Facebook and Yell, 5.0 on their site) with instructors experienced enough to train other driving instructors. Flexible learning options from intensive courses to weekly lessons, with a focus on building safe and confident drivers rather than just test passes.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensiveFemale Instructors
2 The Triangle, Huncoat, Accrington BB5 6XNView school
Dave Gracey SOM

Dave Gracey SOM

2(4)65% pass rate
Block bookings available

Achieves a 65% first-time pass rate compared to the national 25% average, using a structured 'coaching' method that typically gets learners through in 39 hours rather than the national average of 47. Lessons include free Theory Test Pro access, driver's log book, and flexible pickup/drop-off with no car sharing; block booking discounts available plus Pass Plus courses to reduce insurance costs.

ManualAutomatic
14, Copper Beeches, Meins Rd, Blackburn BB2 6QPView school
David N Bradley Driving School

David N Bradley Driving School

Multiple first-time passes and strong student testimonials highlight this school's teaching quality, with learners consistently praising the instructor's professionalism and ability to build confidence. Intensive courses are available alongside standard lessons, and Pass Plus courses can be arranged after passing. Contact the school directly for current pricing, as rates are not listed online.

ManualIntensive
4 Moorland Gardens, Poulton-le-Fylde FY6 7HDView school
GreenLight Driving School

GreenLight Driving School

Block bookings available

Over 1000 test passes annually with a solid 20-year track record built on word-of-mouth reputation. Pay-as-you-go lessons, discounted block bookings, and an all-inclusive package give you flexibility to learn around your schedule, with both male and female instructors available across the region.

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale Instructors
1 Rosehill Rd, Colne BB8 8LRView school
Penwortham Driving School

Penwortham Driving School

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.

Manual
Wordsworth Pl, Walton-le-Dale, Preston PR5 4TUView school
Blackpool Crash 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.

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291, Blackpool Enterprise Centre, 291-305 Lytham Rd, Blackpool FY4 1EWView school
Mr Pass Driving School

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.

ManualAutomatic
28 Allenby Rd, Lytham Saint Annes FY8 2DLView school
Driversity Training

Driversity Training

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.

Manual
Brownedge Ln, Bamber Bridge, Preston PR5 6TBView school
Drive-smart

Drive-smart

5(59)
Manual
Northbridge House, Burnley BB10 1PDView school
Ford and Lydon HGV Driver Training

Ford and Lydon HGV Driver Training

5(59)
Manual
Blackburn Road, Oswaldtwistle, Burnley, Accrington BB5 4PEView school
MCS Driver Training

MCS Driver Training

5(44)
Manual
2 Central Ave N, Cleveleys, Thornton-Cleveleys FY5 2JRView school
Price snapshot

How much do driving lessons cost in Lancashire?

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

Typical
£38
Most pay
£35–£40
Schools
£30–35
9
£35–40
18
£40–45
11
£45–50
3

Based on prices from 41 driving schools in Lancashire.

Intensive courses in Lancashire

Want to pass fast?

43 Lancashire schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.

Lancashire Test Centres and Pass Rates

Men achieved 55.1% across Lancashire compared to women at 50.7%, with eight centres conducting 61,004 tests between 2024 and 2025. Southport (Liverpool) leads with 59.2% pass rates thanks to its gentler coastal roads, while Blackburn with Darwen proves toughest at 47.8% due to steep hills and busy industrial routes. The county's test routes vary dramatically from quiet Heysham streets to challenging Preston ring roads and mill town gradients. Automatic learners achieved 49.8% across all centres.

59%

Southport (Liverpool)

7,231 tests taken
Women58.8%
Men59.6%
Automatic58.5%
57%

Bolton (Manchester)

11,879 tests taken
Women53.1%
Men59.9%
Automatic51.0%
55%

Heysham

3,735 tests taken
Women55.5%
Men54.6%
Automatic45.5%
54%

Preston

11,380 tests taken
Women53.1%
Men54.2%
Automatic45.8%
50%

Blackpool

6,271 tests taken
Women49.4%
Men49.7%
Automatic47.3%
48%

Chorley

5,257 tests taken
Women49.2%
Men47.6%
Automatic40.5%
48%

Nelson

6,366 tests taken
Women43.6%
Men51.8%
Automatic45.1%
48%

Blackburn with Darwen

8,885 tests taken
Women45.6%
Men49.7%
Automatic47.7%
44%

Atherton (Manchester)

7,690 tests taken
Women43.9%
Men44.8%
Automatic39.4%

Areas in Lancashire