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

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Greenlight School of Motoring

Greenlight School of Motoring

4.8
From £40/hr10hrs for £380Save £20

Grade A instructor with over 30 years of experience teaching in a Vauxhall Corsa electric car. £40/hour or £380 for a 10-hour block, with a 6-hour package at £230 and a day-of-test package at £120. Free access to Theory Test Pro and the TotalDrive app for managing bookings and tracking progress.

AutomaticTest car available
38 Sunningdale Cl, London SE28 8QRView school
Driving College

Driving College

4.8
From £35/hr10hrs for £325Save £25

Grade A instructors with competitive pricing starting at £30 for your first lesson, then £35 per hour for manual or automatic, with a special offer of £290 for the first 10 hours. Intensive courses range from 20 to 30 hours (£650–£975), and test car hire costs £200 including a 2-hour lesson. Pass Plus courses also available at £300.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car available
7 Epsom Rd, London E10 6ESView school
Green Badge Driving School

Green Badge Driving School

4.7
From £35/hr10hrs for £345Save £5

All instructors have at least 15 years' experience and extensive knowledge of local test routes including the Sutton and Morden one-way systems, Rosehill roundabout, and high street areas. Lessons start at £35/hour, with block deals from £175 for 5 hours up to £680 for 20 hours; evenings and weekends cost £45/hour. The school uses flexible teaching methods, shortening lessons if needed to prevent stress and aid learning retention.

ManualEveningsWeekendsIntensive
1 Overton Rd, Sutton SM2 6QEView school
Diamond School of Motoring

Diamond School of Motoring

4.7
From £37/hr

Grade A instructor with over 40 years' experience since 1982, offering manual lessons at £37/hour and automatic lessons at £38/hour. Specialises in nervous drivers and Pass Plus courses, with positive reviews highlighting patient, professional instruction and instructors willing to go the extra mile, including early morning test day support.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticFemale Instructors
51A Blackstock Rd, Finsbury Park, London N4 2JWView school
Victor Dias

Victor Dias

4.7
From £33/hr10hrs for £290Save £40

Over 16 years of teaching experience with a calm, patient approach to beginners and nervous learners. £33/hour or £290 for a 10-hour block, plus student discounts of £2-£10 depending on your payment option. Free introductory lesson, motorway training, and Pass Plus courses also available.

ManualEveningsWeekends
67 Brondesbury Rd, London NW6 6BPView school
Ali's Pass Driving School

Ali's Pass Driving School

4.795% pass rate
From £45/hr10hrs for £450

A 95% first-time pass rate with 10 years' experience teaching hundreds of happy clients. Regular lessons from £40/hour (automatic) or £45/hour (manual), with 10-hour blocks at £450; intensive courses at £50/hour include free theory test training. All lessons are 2 hours in a well-maintained Hyundai i20 with sat nav.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensive
Symington House, Deverell St, London SE1 4AAView school
SSM Driving School

SSM Driving School

4.7
From £32.50/hr

Known for building confidence in nervous and first-time learners, with consistent testimonials praising patience and a calm teaching style. Lessons start at £32.50/hour (£35 evenings and weekends), with a minimum 2-hour booking per session. Speaks Bengali, Hindi, and Urdu alongside English, and Pass Plus courses are also available.

ManualEveningsWeekends
Speaks Bengali, Hindi, Urdu
25 Spencer Rd, London W3 6DWView school
M&J Driving School

M&J Driving School

4.6
From £36/hr10hrs for £350Save £10

£36 per hour with flexible block deals ranging from 5 to 35 hours, all including test car hire. Structured learning covers basic car handling, independent motorway driving, test area practice, and mock tests on premium packages.

ManualEveningsWeekendsTest car available
Bromley High St., London E3 3EJView school
Suraj Driving School

Suraj Driving School

4.6
From £39.50/hr10hrs for £395

Family-run school specialising in intensive driving courses with guaranteed test bookings for February and March 2026. Standard lessons cost £39.50/hour on 10-hour blocks (£395 total), or £40/hour for 2-hour sessions during off-peak times; beginner intensive courses run 10 days for £1,642 including test fees and free pickup. Test car hire available from £200 (Isleworth) to £250+ (other centres), with Pass Plus registration to help reduce insurance premiums.

ManualIntensiveTest car available
Age House, 91 Worple Rd, Isleworth TW7 7ASView school
Cedar School of Motoring

Cedar School of Motoring

4.6
From £40/hr10hrs for £380Save £20

80% satisfaction rate across 80,000+ enrolled students with 80+ instructors on staff. £40 per hour or £380 for a 10-hour block, with mock tests, motorway training, and Pass Plus courses also available to build confidence beyond the basics.

ManualAutomatic
208 Du Cane Rd, London W12 0BJView school
CC Driving School

CC Driving School

4.6
From £42/hr10hrs for £400Save £20

£42/hour for standard lessons, or £40/hour as part of a 10-hour package (£400). Director Christopher Calvert leads a team known for high first-time pass rates and a patient, adaptable teaching style that works with learners of all ages and backgrounds. Pass Plus courses also available to reduce insurance premiums after passing.

ManualIntensive
48B Adelaide Rd, Ashford TW15 3LJView school
easy pass

easy pass

4.6
From £38/hr10hrs for £360Save £20

Established in 2006 with over 16 years of teaching experience and a high pass rate. Lessons are in a brand new manual Volkswagen Golf, with pricing at £38/hour or block deals from £360 for 10 lessons and £660 for 20 lessons. First-time learners get four beginner lessons for £132, plus Pass Plus courses available at £250 for a minimum of 6 hours.

ManualIntensive
72 Brackenbury Rd, London W6 0BDView school
Only Essex Driving School

Only Essex Driving School

4.6
From £40/hr10hrs for £360Save £40

Some instructors bring over 20 years of teaching experience, with many trained in-house by expert instructor trainers to guarantee consistent quality. Lessons cost £40/hour or £360 for your first 10-hour block (then £370 for subsequent blocks), with flexible 1, 1.5, or 2-hour slots. Use the school's car for your test for £100, or book a short-notice test package with car hire and a pre-test lesson for £300.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car available
52 Moor Ln, Upminster RM14 1EUView school
Queens Park Driving School

Queens Park Driving School

4.6
From £45/hr10hrs for £410Save £40

Competitive pricing with an introductory offer of £80 for the first two hours, then £45/hour pay-as-you-go or £410 for a 10-hour block (£41/hour). Motorway lessons and Pass Plus courses also available, plus free access to Theory Test Pro mock exams and hazard perception practice. Patient approach catering to nervous and mature drivers, with lessons tailored to individual pace.

Manual
369 Harrow Rd, Maida Hill, London W9 3NAView school
Cavendish Driving School

Cavendish Driving School

4.6
From £31/hr10hrs for £295Save £15

21 years of experience teaching with traditional methods, no reversing on mirrors or car marks. Lessons at £31/hour (manual) or £32/hour (automatic), with 10-hour blocks at £295 and £300 respectively, plus dual carriageway, eco-driving, rural and night driving all included so no extra tuition needed after passing. Test bookings available for local centres at £80, or £130 for early morning slots.

ManualAutomaticIntensive
Hawthorne House, 77 Gooshays Gardens, Romford RM3 8FTView school
Earlsfield School of Motoring

Earlsfield School of Motoring

4.6
From £45/hrBlock bookings available

Over 30 years in business with instructors Darren and Sarah earning consistent five-star reviews for their patience with nervous drivers. Standard lessons from £45/hour, or book 10 and get 1 free; test car hire from £135 (manual) or £142.50 (automatic) includes 1 hour pre-test tuition. Free home and work pick-ups, motorway lessons, and intensive courses available to suit your timeline.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car available
360 Garratt Ln, London SW18 4ESView school
ASM School of Motoring

ASM School of Motoring

4.6
From £35/hr10hrs for £330Save £20

With 10+ years' experience, instructor Ajmal Shah focuses on relaxed, friendly tuition for nervous learners and those brushing up their skills. Manual lessons start at £35/hour or £330 for 10 hours; automatic at £40/hour or £370 for 10 hours. New learners get a special offer: first 5 hours for £150 (manual) or £175 (automatic), plus Pass Plus and motorway courses available.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensive
Corwell Ln, Uxbridge UB8 3DDView school
Driving Genius

Driving Genius

4.6
From £38/hrBlock bookings available

Over 10 years of professional instruction with an excellent first-time pass rate. £38/hour for both manual and automatic lessons, with block discounts available for learners booking multiple hours. Intensive courses (2-5 weeks) are customized to individual needs, plus Pass Plus and theory test preparation also on offer.

ManualAutomaticIntensive
21 Earls Cres, Harrow HA1 1XLView school
iTrust Driving School

iTrust Driving School

4.4
From £40/hr10hrs for £390Save £10

Specialising in automatic driving lessons with an excellent first-time pass rate backed by hundreds of successful learners. £40/hour for single lessons, £80 for 2-hour sessions, or £390 for a 10-hour block with test car available for your practical exam.

AutomaticTest car available
Selby Rd, London N17 8JLView school
NiceDrive

NiceDrive

4.4
From £48/hr7hrs for £450

Founded 14 years ago by Seamus McEvoy, NiceDrive runs its own Instructor Training Academy where all instructors complete a rigorous 70-hour course before teaching learners, ensuring consistency in quality and teaching methods. The Accelerated Learning System is designed to speed up your learning and reduce wasted time, with a risk-free guarantee: if you're unhappy with your instructor or tuition, your lesson fee is refunded. At £48/hour or £90 for 2 hours, block bookings of five 1.5-hour lessons cost £450 with a £60 discount.

ManualAutomatic
43 Church Rd, Heston, Hounslow TW5 0LUView 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