Driving Lessons in Barking

Barking offers competitive pricing with driving schools charging £27.50 to £35 per hour (averaging £33 across 6 schools with listed rates), among the most affordable in London. You'll find 9 schools and 41 independent driving instructors, with 1 school offering female driving instructors and 4 independent female driving instructors available. Automatic driving lessons are widely available at 7 schools, and all schools here achieve excellent 5-star ratings. The Barking (Tanner Street) test centre has a 36.3% pass rate, while nearby Erith is notably higher at 51.6%.

£32
average price
9
driving schools
40
independent instructors
5
test centres

Driving lessons in Barking

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Coastless Driving School

Coastless Driving School

Manual and automatic

5
From £27.50/hr10hrs for £250Save £25

£27.50 per hour for manual lessons or £30 per hour for automatic, with 10-hour block deals at £250 (manual) or £300 (automatic). Over 35 years in the driving industry, this school adapts to individual learning styles and targets areas of weakness. Students praise the instructor's patience and thoroughness, with testimonials highlighting first-time passes and confident, adaptable driving skills.

10 Waverley Gardens, Barking IG11 0BQView school
Moon Driving School

Moon Driving School

Manual and automatic

599% pass rate
From £35/hr10hrs for £340Save £10

A 10-year-old East London institution with a 99% pass rate across 400+ trained drivers and 310+ positive reviews. £40/hour for manual or £35/hour for automatic lessons, with a 10-lesson block at £340 (£10 off the standard rate). Intensive courses available to complete your training and test within a single week.

EveningsWeekendsIntensive
13 Mast St, Barking IG11 7PFView school
Drive Instead

Drive Instead

Automatic

5
From £35/hr10hrs for £330Save £20

Affordable automatic driving lessons across East London and Essex with a patient, experienced instructor focused on safety and comfort. £35/hour for refresher lessons, or £330 for a 10-hour block package; test day car hire available for £150.

EveningsWeekendsTest car available
42 John Burns Dr, Barking IG11 9RHView school
Aisha Driving School

Aisha Driving School

Automatic

5
From £28/hr10hrs for £450

Flexible automatic driving lessons from £28/hour, with 2-hour sessions at £56 and intensive courses starting at £550 for 7 hours (including test car hire). Patient instructors focus on building confidence and safe driving habits, with tailored packages for beginners, test preparation, and refresher courses across multiple areas.

IntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car available
58 Victoria Rd, Barking IG11 8PYView school
Advance Driving Skills

Advance Driving Skills

Manual and automatic

592% pass rate
From £34/hr10hrs for £330Save £10

92% first-time pass rate with lessons at £35/hour or £330 for a 10-hour block. One-to-one instruction focuses on transforming learners into safe, confident drivers through flexible, intensive courses, with Pass Plus training also available at £200 for 6 hours.

EveningsWeekendsIntensive
G3QJ+Q9 Train station, Barking G11 8DQView school
Excel Driving School

Excel Driving School

Manual and automatic

4.940% pass rate
From £35/hr10hrs for £340Save £10

Pass rates 40% above the national average with a first-time pass rate 45% higher than average. £35/hour or £340 for a 10-hour block, plus £150 test car hire. Free theory tuition included throughout your course, with instructors holding detailed knowledge of local test routes.

Test car available
50 Lancaster Ave, Barking IG11 7RBView school
Newham School of Motoring

Newham School of Motoring

Manual and automatic

598% pass rate
Block bookings available

14 years' experience with a 98% pass rate, including a standout 97% first-time pass rate on their 7-day intensive courses. Pay-as-you-go hourly lessons or 10-hour bundles available, with fast-track options designed to get you test-ready in one to two weeks. Students consistently praise instructor Mohammed for his calm, supportive approach, particularly with nervous learners.

Intensive
Bastable Ave, Barking IG11 0LHView school
Thames View Driver Training

Thames View Driver Training

Manual

5
Barking Rd, London IG11 0GHView school
Red Routes Driving School

Red Routes Driving School

Manual

4.9
Unit 1, The Odeon, Longbridge Rd, London IG11 8TUView school

Mahbub Ahmed

Kamran Ahmed

Imtiaz Ahmed Butt

Khurram Ajmal

Rufsana Al-din

Female ADI

Hazera Ali

Female ADI

Fakrul Ali

Muhammad Asif

Shazan Begum

David Browne

Paul Calleja

Intensive courses in Barking

Want to pass fast?

4 Barking schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.

Barking Test Centres and Pass Rates

You'll find five test centres across the Barking area where 45,229 tests were taken between 2025 and 2026, with pass rates ranging dramatically from 36.3% at Barking (Tanner Street) to 51.6% at Erith. Tanner Street has a 16 week wait and its roads involve heavy traffic on the A13 and congested residential streets around the town centre. Erith offers a much shorter 7 week wait with pass rates of 51.1% for women and 52% for men, and 50.4% for automatic. Goodmayes saw the highest volume with 21,374 tests and a 43.7% pass rate, though you're looking at 21 weeks. The roads around Goodmayes involve the busy A12 corridor and tight residential streets where parked cars narrow the lanes. Wanstead has a 44.4% pass rate and 20 week wait, while Belvedere sits at 40.5% with just 9 weeks.

52%

Erith (London)

5,809 tests taken · 7 week wait
Women51.1%
Men52.0%
Automatic50.4%
44%

Wanstead (London)

8,258 tests taken · 20 week wait
Women41.7%
Men46.1%
Automatic42.1%
44%

Goodmayes (London)

21,374 tests taken · 21 week wait
Women39.1%
Men47.2%
Automatic41.5%
41%

Belvedere (London)

4,245 tests taken · 9 week wait
Women36.1%
Men43.2%
Automatic38.3%
36%

Barking (Tanner Street)

5,543 tests taken · 16 week wait
Women34.3%
Men37.5%
Automatic33.4%

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