Driving Lessons in Lincolnshire
- £40
- average price
- 32
- driving schools
- 158
- independent instructors
- 3
- test centres
Top driving schools in Lincolnshire by what matters most
The standout school for each of the most-asked questions.
Richard Harpham Driving School
Cheapest manual driving school in Lincolnshire.
Mr Mars driving school
Highest-rated manual driving school in Lincolnshire.
Proactive Driving
Top-rated for automatic driving lessons in Lincolnshire.
Cherry Driving School
Top-rated manual driving school with female instructors in Lincolnshire.
Driving schools and instructors in Lincolnshire
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.
Anderby Driving Centre
Over 14,000 learners have passed their test with Anderby since 1996, with owner Graham Kent personally available to guide you through the process. Competitive pricing starts at just £60 for a beginner's course (two 90-minute lessons) or £30 for an assessment lesson, with ongoing rates varying by location. Instructors are known for a patient, professional approach that students consistently say teaches more in a single lesson than weeks elsewhere.
21st Century Driving
21st Century Driving targets 36 hours of lessons through their comprehensive online system, rejecting the industry standard of 47+ hours. Half-price first lesson with no commitment, then block booking discounts on 10 hours or more; premium rates apply outside standard 0800-1600 Monday-Friday hours.
Motoring for All
Experienced instructors with a track record of excellent pass rates, covering Lincoln, Retford, Gainsborough and surrounding areas including remote locations often missed by other schools. Flexible booking with competitive hourly rates and repeat weekly discounts, plus Pass Plus and motorway driving courses available.
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.
Block booking
Best block deals in Lincolnshire
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 Lincolnshire?
Most learners pay £40–£45 an hour. Under £40 is a good deal, over £50 is at the higher end.
Based on prices from 15 driving schools in Lincolnshire.
Intensive courses in Lincolnshire
Want to pass fast?
15 Lincolnshire schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.
Lincolnshire Test Centres and Pass Rates
12,928 tests from 2024 to 2025 across these 3 centres produced mixed results, with Louth achieving the strongest 54.4% pass rate while Grimsby Coldwater proved most challenging at 42.7%. Louth benefits from quieter market town roads, whereas Grimsby's industrial areas and busy docks create more complex traffic situations with HGV movements. Lincoln contributed 6,345 of these tests at 49.8%, and women outperformed men significantly in Louth at 57% versus 52.3%. Automatic learners achieved 41.2% in Lincoln, 38.3% in Louth, and 37.6% in Grimsby.
Louth
829 tests takenLincoln
6,345 tests takenGrimsby Coldwater
5,754 tests taken| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louth | 57.0% | 52.3% | 38.3% | 54.4% | 829 |
| Lincoln | 48.5% | 50.9% | 41.2% | 49.8% | 6,345 |
| Grimsby Coldwater | 45.0% | 41.0% | 37.6% | 42.7% | 5,754 |