Driving Lessons in London

London's driving scene includes 597 driving schools and 1,612 independent driving instructors, offering enormous choice across the capital's many boroughs and neighbourhoods. Automatic driving lessons are available at 368 schools, while 124 schools offer female driving instructors and there are 323 independent female driving instructors. Lesson prices vary widely from £22 to £65 per hour, averaging £39, and 304 schools offer intensive courses. With 34 test centres across the region, pass rates range dramatically from 36.3% at Barking (Tanner Street) to 58.7% at Sidcup, so location matters when booking your test.

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Driving lessons in London

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East London School of Motoring

East London School of Motoring

Manual

4.9
10hrs for £247.50

All instructors are blue-badge qualified with no trainees, and the school charges £24.75 per 45-minute lesson (10 lessons for £247.50). Multiple five-star reviews highlight instructor Khan's patient, professional approach and first-time pass results at local test centres. Pass Plus courses are also available from registered instructors.

Summerston house, 51 Starboard Way, Canning E16 2PEView school
ILKER Driving School

ILKER Driving School

Manual and automatic

4.9
From £40/hr10hrs for £380Save £20

Single-instructor school with consistently five-star reviews from students who passed first time with only minor faults. £40 per hour for standard lessons, or £380 for a 10-hour block; motorway lessons at £50 per hour. Includes realistic mock tests before your actual test day, plus Pass Plus courses and intensive courses available on request.

EveningsWeekendsIntensive
Station Rd, London E4 6ANView school
Metro Drive

Metro Drive

Manual and automatic

4.9
From £42/hr20hrs for £820Save £20

High first-attempt pass rate with calm, patient instructors who specialise in nervous pupils. £42 per hour with flexible block deals from £84 for 2 hours up to £820 for 20 hours, plus Pass Plus courses available for advanced learners.

Female Instructors
Norbury, London SW16 4BEView school
Taz Driving School

Taz Driving School

Manual and automatic

4.9
From £45.50/hr10hrs for £440Save £15

Patient, expert tuition with an excellent pass rate and structured training tailored to nervous learners. £91 for 2-hour lessons, or save with block deals: £440 for 10 hours or £860 for 20 hours. Test car hire available at £160, plus Pass Plus courses (minimum 6 hours, £270) and motorway tuition (2 hours, £95).

Test car available
34 Tudor Rd, Shepperton, Ashford TW15 1QWView school
Polka Driving School

Polka Driving School

Automatic

4.9
From £46/hr10hrs for £460

£46/hour for automatic lessons, or £460 for a 10-hour intensive course completed within a week. Test day car hire costs £150 and includes 60 minutes of tuition, insurance, and examiner cover. Mock tests with a 30-minute lesson are available for £150.

IntensiveTest car available
7 Whitestone Way, Croydon CR0 4WGView school
Fastlanez Driving School

Fastlanez Driving School

Manual and automatic

4.9
From £35/hr10hrs for £340Save £10

Over 1,000 students passed with this school, backed by 5-star Google ratings and instructors familiar with local test routes. Two-hour lessons at £35/hour (pay-as-you-go) or £34/hour in a 10-hour block for £340, plus test day car hire from £150. Specialized support available for international license holders transitioning to a UK licence.

IntensiveTest car available
41 Cornshaw Rd, Dagenham RM8 1SSView school
Mill Hill School of Motoring

Mill Hill School of Motoring

Manual and automatic

4.9
From £37.50/hr10hrs for £375

Flexible pricing from £40/hour for single lessons or £375 for a 10-hour block, with 2-hour lessons at £75 if you want faster progress. Semi-intensive and one-week intensive courses available, all including test fees and local knowledge of the Mill Hill test centre. Both manual and automatic training vehicles on offer, with personalised lessons designed around your pace.

Intensive
Deansbrook Rd, Edgware HA8 9DJView school
AMDI Driving School

AMDI Driving School

Manual and automatic

4.992% pass rate
From £45/hr10hrs for £450

92% first-time pass rate with deep local knowledge of East London's challenging roads, from the Bow Interchange to Olympic Park. £45/hour for daytime lessons or £47.50 for evenings and weekends, with block deals from 6 to 45 hours. Test car hire available at nearby centres (Wanstead, Chingford, Loughton, Barking, Goodmayes, Wood Green, Tottenham, Barnet) including 1-hour warm-up, transport, and post-test feedback.

EveningsWeekendsIntensiveTest car available
27 Trehurst St, London E5 0EBView school
Soroush Driving School

Soroush Driving School

Automatic

4.9
From £45/hr20hrs for £820Save £80

Specialists exclusively in automatic driving lessons across 25 locations within a 10-mile radius. £50/hour for standard lessons, or save up to 23% with block deals: £390 for 10 hours or £770 for 20 hours. Lessons available in English and Persian, with flexible options including refresher courses and motorway training.

Speaks Persian
Milford Gardens, Wembley HA0 2ASView school
B1st

B1st

Manual and automatic

4.9
From £32.50/hr10hrs for £300Save £25

18 years' teaching experience with free theory test preparation and structured courses from complete beginner through to Pass Plus. £33/hour or £300 for a 10-hour block in Ilford, Barking and Redbridge areas, with semi-intensive and intensive courses available. Welcomes nervous pupils and students of all abilities.

Intensive
32 Raymond Rd, Ilford IG2 7EAView school
London Driving Test

London Driving Test

Manual and automatic

4.9
From £40/hr

4.9/5 Google rating with 250+ students passed. Lessons at £40/hour with 2-hour sessions, plus test car hire at £150 per test including a 1-hour pre-test lesson. Instructor Mohamed is known for patient, calm teaching that builds confidence quickly, with students reporting first-time passes and rapid progress from beginner to test-ready.

Test car available
Selby centre, Selby Rd, London N17 8JLView school
Orange Driving School

Orange Driving School

Automatic

4.9
From £37.50/hr10hrs for £360Save £15

Family-run school focused on practical, confidence-building lessons rather than roadside theory. Lessons emphasize real driving practice with structured training designed to help learners pass in 10 hours less than average, saving over £320 on typical costs. £38/hour for 1.5-hour lessons, £37.50/hour for 2-hour lessons, or £36/hour in 10-hour blocks; intensive courses from £225 for 5 hours up to £1,350 for 30 hours, with a full refund guarantee if unsatisfied.

IntensiveFemale Instructors
Park Rd, Enfield EN3 6SSView school
Skills Driving School

Skills Driving School

Manual and automatic

4.9
From £50/hr10hrs for £455Save £45

Family-run school since 1995 using Mercedes-Benz A-Class vehicles exclusively, with male and female instructors available. All lessons are minimum two hours at £100, with substantial block booking discounts ranging from £455 for 10 hours down to £2,430 for 60 hours. Motorway lessons, Pass Plus courses, and test day packages including 1.5 hours tuition and insurance cover are also available.

EveningsWeekendsIntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car available
No Access to Public, 32, 34 Chippenham Rd, Maida Hill, London W9 2AFView school
QMH Driving School

QMH Driving School

Manual and automatic

4.9
From £37.50/hr40hrs for £1,400Save £100

Competitive pricing from £37.50/hour with substantial block booking discounts, dropping to £35/hour for 40-hour packages. Test car hire available at £140, plus motorway and Pass Plus courses on offer. Male and female instructors cover weekdays, evenings, weekends, and bank holidays at no extra charge.

EveningsWeekendsIntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car available
17 Horndean Cl, London SW15 4BEView school
HMS Driving School

HMS Driving School

Automatic

4.9
From £37.50/hr10hrs for £370Save £5

Over 15 years of experience specialising in automatic driving lessons with a proven high pass rate across hundreds of learners. Hourly lessons at £40, or save with 10-hour intensive blocks at £370 and 20-hour packages at £730. Free local pickup, mock practical tests, and flexible evening and weekend slots make this school accessible for busy schedules.

EveningsWeekendsIntensive
Chantry Cl, Harrow HA3 9QZView school
ECOL Driving School

ECOL Driving School

Manual and automatic

4.9
From £50/hr10hrs for £480Save £20

17 years of experience teaching 2,500+ students with a 100% success rate. Emrah's calm, patient approach has earned 200+ five-star reviews, with students praising his clear communication and confidence-building style. Automatic lessons from £60/hour or £480 for 10 hours; test car hire available from £240 including pre-test tuition, insurance, and vehicle use. Specialist services include British Sign Language, learning difficulties support, and Turkish-language lessons.

EveningsWeekendsIntensiveTest car available
Speaks Turkish, British Sign Language
21A Spekehill, Coldharbour Estate, London SE9 3BNView school
Sapphire Driving Academy

Sapphire Driving Academy

Manual

4.998% pass rate
From £35/hr10hrs for £350

£35 per hour with block deals from £350 for 10 hours up to £1,400 for 40 hours, plus test day car hire at £165. Led by an ex-DVSA examiner and backed by 17 years' experience, this school achieves a 98% first-time pass rate across 2,200+ trained students. Modern dual-control vehicles and flexible scheduling across West London and surrounding areas.

Test car available
Speaks Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, German, French, Russian, Dutch, Arabic, Chinese (Simplified)
90 High Street Harlington, Harlington, Hayes UB3 5DNView school
Rite Driving

Rite Driving

Manual and automatic

4.9
From £42.50/hr10hrs for £400Save £25

£42.50/hour for automatic lessons or £45/hour for manual, with 10-hour blocks at £400 and £425 respectively. Independent instructor focused on calm, pressure-free teaching and close attention to each pupil's progress. Pass Plus courses available at £270 for 5 hours covering motorways, night driving, and adverse weather.

Test car available
Beckway St, London SE17 1TNView school
Mutual Driving School

Mutual Driving School

Manual and automatic

4.9
From £38/hr

Established since 1976 with over 44 years of teaching experience, this family-run school offers standard lessons, intensive courses, motorway training, and Pass Plus courses. Daytime lessons from £38/hour (manual) or £39/hour (automatic); evenings and weekends from £40/hour (manual) or £42/hour (automatic). Test car hire available at £150 including insurance and fuel.

EveningsWeekendsIntensiveTest car available
415 Wick Ln, Bow, London E3 2JGView school
Direct Drive

Direct Drive

Manual and automatic

4.9
From £37.50/hr10hrs for £360Save £15

Established in 1999 with over 500 first-time passes in 2018-2019, Direct Drive specializes in nervous and anxious learners, offering clear instruction in a relaxed environment. Manual lessons from £37.50/hour or £360 for 10 hours; automatic from £42/hour or £415 for 10 hours, with intensive courses including car hire and insurance. They guarantee all pupils will pass the driving test, provide free in-car theory tuition, and offer test car rental.

EveningsWeekendsIntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car available
Direct Drive Driving School, Challenge House, 616 Mitcham Rd, Croydon CR0 3AAView 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
£39
Most pay
£35–£40
Schools
£20–25
2
£25–30
12
£30–35
39
£35–40
147
£40–45
107
£45–50
33
£50–55
11
£55+
4

Based on prices from 355 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

London's 33 test centres handled 326,928 tests between 2025 and 2026, with an average pass rate of 48.6%. Sidcup stands out with a 58.7% pass rate for both men and women, while automatic drivers there achieved 56.7%, though you'll wait 18 weeks. The roads around central London centres include tight residential streets, complex junction layouts and heavy traffic, while outer areas like Bromley and West Wickham offer wider suburban roads and better sightlines. Barking on Tanner Street recorded the lowest pass rate at 36.3%, with women at 34.3% and men at 37.5%, though automatic drivers only managed 33.4%. Enfield on Brancroft Way has just a 2 week wait but saw only 362 tests, while Pinner, Barnet and Hornchurch all demand 23 week waits.

59%

Sidcup (London)

14,318 tests taken · 18 week wait
Women58.7%
Men58.7%
Automatic56.7%
54%

Enfield (Innova Business Park)

8,412 tests taken · 20 week wait
Women52.3%
Men55.0%
Automatic50.0%
54%

Tolworth (London)

10,164 tests taken · 10 week wait
Women51.0%
Men55.8%
Automatic49.9%
53%

Bromley (London)

13,228 tests taken · 9 week wait
Women49.5%
Men56.0%
Automatic51.0%
53%

Chertsey (London)

9,082 tests taken · 16 week wait
Women51.9%
Men53.8%
Automatic47.3%
53%

Yeading (London)

6,735 tests taken · 13 week wait
Women50.0%
Men54.0%
Automatic51.9%
52%

Uxbridge (London)

6,051 tests taken · 12 week wait
Women49.2%
Men54.1%
Automatic50.3%
52%

West Wickham (London)

12,249 tests taken · 11 week wait
Women52.1%
Men51.2%
Automatic50.8%
52%

Erith (London)

5,809 tests taken · 7 week wait
Women51.1%
Men52.0%
Automatic50.4%
51%

Hendon (London)

11,086 tests taken · 11 week wait
Women47.4%
Men54.3%
Automatic51.0%

Areas in London