Driving Lessons in Lincoln
Lincoln has 17 driving schools and 38 independent driving instructors, with schools averaging 4.6 stars and prices typically between £35 and £42 per hour. Female driving instructors are available at 3 schools, and there are 6 independent female driving instructors. Automatic driving lessons are offered by 5 schools and intensive courses by 6. The Lincoln test centre records a 52.1% pass rate.
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Top driving schools in Lincoln by what matters most
The standout school for each of the most-asked questions.
Richard Harpham Driving School
Cheapest manual driving school in Lincoln.
Cherry Driving School
Highest-rated manual driving school in Lincoln.
Cherry Driving School
Top-rated for automatic driving lessons in Lincoln.
Cherry Driving School
Top-rated manual driving school with female instructors in Lincoln.
Driving lessons in Lincoln
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Digby Driving School
Two-hour lessons in a manual car at £40/hour, or £38/hour with a 10-hour block booking. New drivers get an introductory offer of £37.50/hour for their first two-hour lesson. A satisfaction guarantee means you can request a full refund after your first lesson if you're not comfortable with the instructor.
Richard Harpham Driving School
Independent instructor with professional knowledge of local test routes and a patient teaching style. £35/hour or £330 for a 10-hour block booking, with pick-up from home, work, or college included. Intensive courses, refresher lessons, and Pass Plus courses also available.
TLR Automatic Driving Tuition
Grade A instructor ranked 24th out of 1,060 UK driving instructors on FreeIndex, with 480 five-star reviews out of 493 total. Lessons at £40/hour, £60 for 1.5 hours, or £80 for 2 hours in a dual-controlled Toyota Corolla Hybrid. Test day includes a one-hour pre-test lesson plus one hour of car use for your exam.
Pedro Loureiro Driving School
Multilingual instructor fluent in Portuguese, Spanish, Italian, and Polish, bringing 18+ years of teaching experience since relocating to Lincolnshire. £35/hour or £330 for a 10-hour block with 1 hour free, plus test car hire at £90. Emphasis on safe driving for life beyond the test, with an excellent first-time pass rate.
Cherry Driving School
Established over 30 years ago, this school offers flexible lessons tailored to your learning style with both male and female instructors available. Pay as you go at £40/hour or save with a 10-hour block at £380, plus an introductory offer of £75 for your first two hours. They also provide test rescue mini courses, refresher lessons, theory support, and Pass Plus training for post-test drivers.
Learn Smart Driving School
Grade A instructors Mike and Steven bring extensive experience to automatic and manual lessons respectively, with Mike pioneering electric vehicle instruction in Lincoln since 2019. At £42/hour with block deals from £205 for 5 hours up to £780 for 20 hours, plus motorway and theory test tuition available, this school achieves a 9 out of 10 first-time pass rate. Free progress tracking via the MyDriveTime app and contactless payment options make booking straightforward.
Driving Works
£40 per hour with block deals from £380 for 10 hours, plus a comprehensive 40-hour package at £1675 including theory and test booking. Modern cars with stall prevention systems and free door-to-door pick-up across Lincolnshire and Newark make this school particularly convenient for commuters. Beginner's special at £70 for two hours, and test car hire available for £100.
CSM Driving Tuition
Owner-run school with over 20 years' experience, built on reputation and word of mouth across Lincoln and surrounding areas. Lessons from £41/hour with flexible block deals (5 hours for £190, 10 hours for £380), plus test day car hire from £110 and Pass Plus courses at £240 for 6 hours. Instructors specialise in theory test training, motorway courses, and intensive tuition for learners at any level.
Lincs Driving Solutions
Led by Carol Morley, a Grade A instructor with over 20 years' experience and an ex-DVSA examiner who holds a BA in Coaching and Driver Education. Pay as you go at £39/hour for manual or £41/hour for automatic, or commit to a 10-hour block for £380. First 2 hours for beginners cost £73 together, with test car hire available for £100 on test day.
MSBG Driving School
Paul Jackson brings 34 years of driving instruction experience, including extensive international driver training across 33 countries and defensive driving qualifications. Intensive courses range from 10 to 49 hours (£370–£1,813), with flexible semi-intensive options spread over weeks or months to suit your pace. Free pick-up across Lincoln and surrounding areas, plus detailed lesson planning to maximise progress toward test day.
A1 Driver Training
RoSPA Gold Award holder with 38 years' ADI experience and a track record of first-time passes. Lessons focus on longer sessions (90 minutes at £63 or 2 hours at £84) to cover all test route areas efficiently, with mock tests included before the real thing. Block bookings available with full refunds on unused portions.
Chris Oak Driving School
One-to-one lessons in a modern Ford Fiesta with free theory test preparation and manoeuvre guides included. Block booking discounts available, plus Pass Plus courses once you've passed to boost your skills and lower insurance premiums.
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Block booking
Best block deals in Lincoln
Pay for a block of lessons upfront and the hourly rate drops. The best block here saves you £30.
How much do driving lessons cost in Lincoln?
Most learners pay £40–£45 an hour. Under £40 is a good deal, over £50 is at the higher end.
Based on prices from 9 driving schools in Lincoln.
Intensive courses in Lincoln
Want to pass fast?
6 Lincoln schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.
Lincoln Test Centres and Pass Rates
Lincoln is the single centre here, with a pass rate of 52.1% across 6,192 tests taken between 2025 and 2026, just above the national average. Women passed at 50.4%, men at 53.6%, and automatic drivers at 44.5%. The wait is 17 weeks. The roads around Lincoln include steep hill climbs up to the cathedral quarter, narrow medieval streets with tight turns, fast-moving sections of the A46 bypass, and busy junctions where routes from Newark, Sleaford and the A1 converge.
Lincoln
6,192 tests taken · 17 week wait| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests | Wait |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln | 50.4% | 53.6% | 44.5% | 52.1% | 6,192 | 17 weeks |