Driving Lessons in London

London's driving lesson directory brings together 598 driving schools and 1,612 independent driving instructors across the capital and surrounding areas. Pricing varies widely, from £22 to £65 per hour with an average of £39, reflecting the range of locations and teaching styles available. You'll find 368 schools offering automatic driving lessons and 124 schools with female driving instructors on their team, while 323 independent female driving instructors also serve the region. With 34 test centres nearby, pass rates range considerably based on the latest DVSA data (2024-25), from 36.5% at Chingford to 59% at Sidcup, so your choice of location can make a real difference.

£39
average price
597
driving schools
1,612
independent instructors
34
test centres

Driving schools and instructors in London

Showing 120 of 597
Yas Driving School Mill Hill

Yas Driving School Mill Hill

5(422)
From £50/hr10hrs for £420Save £80

83 Google reviews with consistent praise for patient, professional instruction and first-time passes. £45/hour for single lessons, or £390 for a 10-hour block. Intensive courses available at £775 for 5-hour sessions, with specialist knowledge of test routes across the area.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensiveFemale Instructors
2 Tayside Dr, Edgware HA8 8RDView school
Orange School of Motoring

Orange School of Motoring

5(299)98% pass rate
From £35/hr10hrs for £340Save £10

98% pass rate with 12 years' experience and a team of professional instructors. £35/hour for single lessons or £340 for a 10-hour block, with Pass Plus courses also available. Caters to learners aged 17 to over 70, structuring all training to individual needs.

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115 Staines Rd, Ilford IG1 2UXView school
Andy's School of Motoring

Andy's School of Motoring

5(85)
From £37/hr10hrs for £350Save £20

Trained by BSM and formerly a franchisee, Andreas brings chauffeuring experience and a friendly, patient approach to every lesson. Standard lessons at £37/hour drop to £35/hour with a 10-hour block, and fast-track intensive courses are tailored to your ability, from 40+ hours for complete beginners to 10 hours for recent test retakes. Beyond learner lessons, Pass Plus and motorway driving courses help newly qualified drivers build confidence and potentially unlock insurance discounts.

ManualIntensive
53 Glenham Dr, Ilford IG2 6SFView school
SMA Driving School

SMA Driving School

5(43)
From £35/hr5hrs for £165Save £10

SMA Driving School offers competitive block booking deals starting at £33 per hour for manual lessons (5 lessons for £165) and £36 per hour for automatic lessons (5 lessons for £180), with test car hire available for £150 including a free warm-up lesson. Beyond standard courses, they cater to diverse learners including foreign drivers adapting to UK roads, older people with discounted rates, and those seeking refresher or advanced training. Intensive courses compress learning into 1-2 weeks for those needing to pass quickly.

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Cranbrook Rd, Cranbrook, Ilford IG1 4TFView school
Wow Drive Belvedere

Wow Drive Belvedere

5(32)
From £40/hr10hrs for £400

Multi-location driving school across South East London, North Kent, Essex, Surrey, and Hertfordshire with a 5.0 Google rating. Pricing ranges from £35–£50 per hour depending on zone and time of day, with introductory 10-hour blocks from £320–£450 if paid upfront. Test day car hire from £130, plus Pass Plus courses available at £299–£329.

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65 Picardy Rd, kent DA17 5QHView school
Atlas Driving School

Atlas Driving School

5(28)
From £38/hr10hrs for £370Save £10

Atlas Drive operates across London with a team of instructors praised for calm, patient teaching and a focus on building confidence. Higher-than-average pass rates backed by consistent five-star reviews from students like Ecaterina and Connor. Manual lessons from £38/hour or automatic from £39/hour, with 10-hour blocks at £370 (manual) or £380 (automatic), both saving £10, plus Pass Plus and motorway courses available.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticFemale Instructors
Abbey Cres, Belvedere DA17 5AYView school
KC Automatic Driving School

KC Automatic Driving School

5(13)
From £30/hr10hrs for £270Save £30

Automatic specialist with 20+ years' experience, particularly good with nervous drivers and those needing motorway confidence. Lessons from £30/hour (1 hour) or £270 for 10 hours, with flexible 1, 1.5, or 2-hour sessions and full one-to-one tuition—no car sharing. Pass Plus courses also available.

Automatic
196 Long Elmes, Harrow HA3 6LHView school
Ilford Driving Instructors

Ilford Driving Instructors

5(11)
From £36/hrBlock bookings available

An East London driving school offering flexible hourly lessons from £36 on weekdays, with up to 25% savings on block bookings. Beyond standard tuition, they provide mock driving tests, motorway training, and refresher courses for nervous drivers, plus structured lessons aligned with test standards and progress tracking.

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Ilford IG2 6XEView school
Wow Drive Bexleyheath

Wow Drive Bexleyheath

5(10)
From £35/hr10hrs for £320Save £30

5.0-star rated school with transparent pricing across multiple zones: from £35/hour manual in Essex to £45/hour automatic in inner London, with 10-hour intro offers starting at £320. Test day car hire from £130, plus Pass Plus courses at £299–£329. Instructors like Rhys (teaching since 2010) emphasize tailored learning beyond test passing, with local expertise across South East London, North Kent, Essex, Surrey, and Hertfordshire.

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71 Picardy Rd, Belvedere DA17 5QHView school
Clean Driving Future

Clean Driving Future

5
From £35/hr10hrs for £330Save £20

An excellent first-time pass rate and hundreds of satisfied customers back this school's approach to building confident drivers. Lessons start at £35/hour with flexible block deals ranging from 6 to 20 hours (£204–£640), plus 12-hour intensive courses at £480. One-to-one training with no hidden charges.

ManualAutomaticIntensive
717 Green Ln, Dagenham RM8 1UTView school
Lifetime School of Motoring

Lifetime School of Motoring

5
From £37/hr10hrs for £350Save £20

Former London bus and lorry driver with 10+ years' instruction experience and Level 4 Driver Development Coaching qualification. £37/hour or £340 for a 10-hour beginner block, with 10-hour standard block bookings at £350. Tailors lessons to individual learners, emphasising road safety and building confidence through a partnership approach.

ManualAutomatic
113 Maybank Ave, Wembley HA0 2TQView school
Pass Me Driving

Pass Me Driving

5
From £38/hr10hrs for £380

£38/hour or £380 for 10 hours, with a 20-hour package at £740 for learners progressing through all three stages. The school combines practical on-road instruction with a comprehensive online theory course covering road signs, hazard awareness, vehicle handling, and safety margins, designed to prepare you for both test success and long-term safe driving.

Manual
93 Bramdean Cres, London SE12 0UJView school
Wandsworth Driving School

Wandsworth Driving School

5
From £37.50/hr12hrs for £450

100% five-star Google reviews and a specialist in nervous drivers, this school combines patient instruction with proven results across South London and Surrey. At £37.50/hour with intensive courses from £450 for 12 hours, door-to-door pick-up is included at no extra charge, making lessons convenient to fit around your schedule.

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Keevil Dr, London SW19 6TAView school
Julius Anthony Driving School

Julius Anthony Driving School

5
From £60/hr9hrs for £450Save £90

Owner-trained instructors through an in-house 80-hour academy ensure consistent quality and structured lessons using an Accelerated Learning System that eliminates aimless driving and focuses on measurable objectives. Manual lessons at £60/hour (1.5-hour sessions) or £450 for 6 lessons; automatic at £66.67/hour or £500 for 6 lessons, with a full refund guarantee if you're not satisfied with your instructor's approach, comfort level, or tuition quality.

ManualAutomatic
UEL_USS, 1 University Square, Salway Rd, London E15 1NFView school
Nomi Driving School

Nomi Driving School

5
From £37.50/hr10hrs for £370Save £5

Founded in 2017, Nomi Driving School has helped hundreds of learners pass their test, many on the first attempt. Single lessons cost £37.50, or save with a 10-hour block at £370, plus test car hire available for £127.50. Their intensive course (20 hours for £730) and fast-track 1-week option get you test-ready quickly, while Pass Plus courses and motorway training round out a comprehensive offering.

ManualAutomaticIntensiveTest car available
146 Clensham Ln, Sutton SM1 2NGView school
Automatic Driving Instructors

Automatic Driving Instructors

5
From £40/hr

Instructors with over 10 years' experience offering automatic driving lessons from £40 per hour in Ealing and West London. Intensive courses run from 5 days to 2-5 weeks, with test car hire available and high pass rates across their experienced team.

AutomaticIntensiveTest car available
phone enquiries only, 24 Graham Ave, London W13 9TQView school
MYKA Driving School

MYKA Driving School

5
From £40/hr10hrs for £390Save £10

£40/hour for 2-hour automatic lessons on weekdays (£80), with weekend and evening rates at £42/hour. Block deals offer better value at £39/hour for 10 hours (£390 weekday, £410 weekend/evening), and intensive courses start at £45/hour. Most students pass on their first attempt, with test car hire available for £150 including a one-hour pre-test lesson.

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62 Honor Oak Park, Honor Oak, London SE23 1DYView school
Pharez Driving School

Pharez Driving School

5
From £45/hrBlock bookings available

Budget-friendly lessons starting at £45 per hour, with block deals at £185 (Regular) and £370 (Premium). Over five years' experience training hundreds of drivers across the area, with student testimonials praising patient, professional instruction and high first-time pass rates.

ManualAutomaticIntensive
London TW8 0DPView school
1st London Driving Academy

1st London Driving Academy

5
From £42/hr

Specialises in nervous drivers and those with driving phobias using Thought Field Therapy techniques, alongside advanced-defensive-eco driving instruction. RoSPA Gold Grade member and top 7% ADI instructor with 5.0 Google rating. Lessons from £42/hour (10am-4pm weekdays) to £50/hour for motorway or refresher sessions, with test day packages including warm-up lesson from £130.

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Speaks Polish
Lower Rd, Belvedere DA17 6DZView school
Bayswater Driving School

Bayswater Driving School

5
From £49.50/hr10hrs for £495

Established in 1995, this school specialises in beginner, partly trained, and test-retry learners with one-to-one lessons and door-to-door pickup. First 2-hour trial lesson at £90, then £49.50/hour or block deals from £495 for 10 hours; intensive courses also available from £520 for 10 hours. Test car hire costs £230, or £270 for short-notice bookings at Hendon, Mill Hill, Greenford, and Southall test centres.

ManualAutomaticIntensiveTest car available
12 Vivian Gardens, Wembley HA9 6RFView school
Price snapshot

How much do driving lessons cost in London?

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

Typical
£40
Most pay
£35–£40
Schools
£20–25
1
£25–30
12
£30–35
30
£35–40
139
£40–45
101
£45–50
37
£50–55
13
£55+
5

Based on prices from 338 driving schools in London.

Intensive courses in London

Want to pass fast?

304 London schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.

London Test Centres and Pass Rates

These 32 London centres handled 297,059 tests between 2024 and 2025, with Sidcup leading at 59.0% while Chingford proved most challenging at just 36.5%. The capital's complex road network varies dramatically between centres - Sidcup benefits from Kent's quieter suburban roads, while Chingford faces the notorious North Circular and dense residential streets. Women achieved 58.1% in Sidcup compared to men at 59.7%, and automatic learners performed particularly well there at 56.0% pass rate. Central London centres like Tottenham and Wanstead struggle with bus lanes, complex junction systems, and constant heavy traffic that tests even experienced learners.

59%

Sidcup (London)

12,809 tests taken
Women58.1%
Men59.7%
Automatic56.0%
54%

Enfield (Innova Business Park)

8,042 tests taken
Women52.7%
Men55.1%
Automatic50.9%
53%

Tolworth (London)

9,241 tests taken
Women50.8%
Men55.6%
Automatic50.7%
53%

ZHither Green (London)

2,756 tests taken
Women49.2%
Men56.3%
Automatic51.8%
52%

Isleworth (Fleming Way)

12,106 tests taken
Women49.3%
Men53.8%
Automatic49.7%
52%

Bromley (London)

10,868 tests taken
Women48.0%
Men55.2%
Automatic49.1%
51%

Mill Hill (London)

8,688 tests taken
Women49.1%
Men52.6%
Automatic50.8%
51%

West Wickham (London)

11,147 tests taken
Women51.1%
Men50.7%
Automatic48.3%
50%

Pinner (London)

14,672 tests taken
Women45.7%
Men54.7%
Automatic48.1%
50%

Chertsey (London)

8,669 tests taken
Women50.4%
Men50.2%
Automatic44.7%

Areas in London