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.

£38
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Driving lessons in London

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Steer Green Driving School

Steer Green Driving School

Manual and automatic

4.5
10hrs for £260

Nearly 20 years' experience with training from the Instructor College in London and background with AA. First 10 lessons from just £260 for beginners, with discounted block bookings available and Pass Plus courses also on offer.

EveningsWeekendsIntensive
9 Chalfont Ct, Colindeep Ln, London NW9 6DYView school
iTrust Driving School

iTrust Driving School

Automatic

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.

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

NiceDrive

Manual and automatic

4.4
From £45/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.

43 Church Rd, Heston, Hounslow TW5 0LUView school
Herbie Driving School

Herbie Driving School

Manual and automatic

4.4
From £47.50/hr10hrs for £450Save £25

All instructors trained through the school's own 80-hour academy with ongoing quality monitoring and a full lesson refund guarantee if you're not satisfied. £47.50/hour with a two-hour minimum (£95), or £450 for a 10-hour block. The Accelerated Learning System structures lessons progressively, starting in low-distraction areas to build confidence and reduce learning time.

8 Bramley Way, Hounslow TW4 5EJView school
Orbit School of Motoring

Orbit School of Motoring

Manual and automatic

4.4
From £36/hr10hrs for £360

Established in 1978, this school emphasises structured progression through a detailed syllabus with written notes and diagrams provided from lesson one. Mock tests are used throughout to assess readiness before test day, ensuring students drive consistently without guidance. Lessons at £36/hour or £72 for 2 hours, with a 10-hour block available at £360.

IntensiveTest car available
1 Burnham Gardens, Cranford, Hounslow TW4 6LSView school
ADIT Driving School

ADIT Driving School

Manual and automatic

4.498% pass rate
From £35/hr10hrs for £460

98% first-time pass rate with 10 years' instructor experience and 450+ satisfied learners. £36/hour for single lessons, or save with block deals starting at £235 for 5 hours up to £2,460 for 60 hours. Two-week intensive courses also available at the same rates.

EveningsWeekendsIntensive
281 Allenby Rd, Southall UB1 2HDView school
LDSchool Ltd

LDSchool Ltd

Manual and automatic

4.4
From £37.50/hr10hrs for £340Save £35

Known for building confidence in nervous drivers, this school pairs you with experienced instructors in brand-new Mini or Toyota vehicles. £75 for a 2-hour lesson or £340 for a 10-hour block of manual or automatic lessons, with test day support available at £165 including a pre-test hour.

IntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car available
22 Lawrence Dr, Ickenham, Uxbridge UB10 0FFView school
Drive Times

Drive Times

Manual and automatic

4.4
From £45/hr10hrs for £430Save £20

Known for first-time pass rates well above the national average, Drive Times offers flexible pricing from £45/hour for standard lessons up to intensive courses with test included and a free lesson if you don't pass first time. Block deals start at £90 for 2 hours, with 10-hour packages at £430, plus Pass Plus courses and motorway confidence sessions available.

IntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car available
24 Crawford Gardens, London N13 5TDView school
All Pass Driving School Enfield

All Pass Driving School Enfield

Manual

4.392% pass rate
From £34/hr10hrs for £320Save £20

92% first-time pass rate backed by 25 years of teaching experience and over 40 years operating since 1982. £34/hour for weekday lessons, or save with block deals from £195 for 6 lessons up to £620 for 20 lessons; Saturday 2-hour lessons at £75. Modern Ford Fiesta with dual controls and air conditioning.

EveningsWeekends
4 Charcroft Gardens, Enfield EN3 7HAView school
Slater's School of Driving

Slater's School of Driving

Manual

4.3
From £37/hr10hrs for £340Save £30

Independent instructor offering flexible lessons tailored to your pace and needs, from relaxed single sessions to intensive courses. £37/hour for standard lessons, or £36 before 5pm weekdays; 10-hour blocks from £340 (daytime) or £350 (evening). Test car hire from £129 includes a pre-test lesson, and Pass Plus courses are also available.

EveningsWeekendsIntensiveTest car available
Shirley Rd, Croydon CR0 7EQView school
Yellow School of Motoring

Yellow School of Motoring

Manual and automatic

4.3
From £32.50/hr10hrs for £330

Established in 2004, this family-run East London institution has spent over two decades helping hundreds of learners pass their test with patient, no-nonsense instruction. £35/hour for single lessons or £330 for a 10-hour block, with intensive courses starting from £210 for 3 days of two-hour daily sessions focused on test-centre routes.

Intensive
672 Lea Bridge Rd, London E10 6APView school
A&E Driving School

A&E Driving School

Manual and automatic

4.390% pass rate
From £25/hrBlock bookings available

Over 10 years of experience with a 90% pass rate across intensive courses. Two-hour lessons at £50, with block booking discounts available and Pass Plus courses to boost your insurance savings.

IntensiveFemale Instructors
9 Stuart Cres, London N22 5NJView school
Infodrive School of Motoring

Infodrive School of Motoring

Manual and automatic

4.2
From £30/hr10hrs for £299Save £1

One of London's fastest-growing independent driving schools, teaching over 300 students weekly with over 200 customer reviews. £30/hour for 5 lessons or £29.90/hour for a 10-lesson block, plus free theory test training and test car hire available. High first-time pass rates backed by experienced instructors who know local test routes and centres inside out.

IntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car available
The Apex, Upper Rd, London E13 0DHView school
Pass U

Pass U

Manual and automatic

4.2
From £25/hr

Multilingual instructors teaching beyond test standard, with lessons from £25 per hour and a free first assessment. New training vehicles and competitive pricing across all London areas, plus special offers available on the website.

Speaks Punjabi, Hindi, Urdu
Olympia House, 28 Ridgeway, Iver SL0 9BYView school
Tooting Driving School

Tooting Driving School

Manual and automatic

4.288% pass rate
From £37.50/hr10hrs for £350Save £25

23 years of teaching experience with an 88% pass rate, built on a reputation for patience and no-shouting instruction. £37.50 per hour for manual lessons, or £350 for a 10-hour block, with refresher lessons at £35/hour. One-to-one tuition in a calm, encouraging environment where you learn at your own pace.

8 Albury Ct, Mitcham CR4 3PXView school
Kenley School of Motoring

Kenley School of Motoring

Manual and automatic

4.2
From £37/hr10hrs for £360Save £10

Established in 1982 with a team of carefully selected instructors. Standard lessons at £37/hour or £360 for a 10-hour block (midweek 10am-4pm), with no surcharges for evening or weekend tuition. Pass Plus and refresher courses available at £39/hour, plus test day packages including pre-test lesson and transport home for £111.

EveningsWeekendsIntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car available
2 Station Approach, Purley CR8 2APView school
Ultimate Driving School

Ultimate Driving School

Automatic

4
From £35/hr10hrs for £350

Established in 2006, this independent school specialises in automatic driving lessons for beginners, nervous, anxious and mature learners in a friendly, one-to-one setting. Lessons are £35/hour or £175 for a 5-hour block with free pickup, plus a 10-hour intensive package at £350 with daily 1-hour sessions.

EveningsWeekendsIntensive
West Thamesmead, 24 Bluebird Way, London SE28 0HUView school
Time Driving School South London

Time Driving School South London

Manual and automatic

4
From £31/hr10hrs for £300Save £10

Known for calming nervous drivers and building confidence quickly, with multiple instructors earning praise for patience and systematic teaching. £31/hour (£33 weekends/evenings) or £300 for a 10-hour block, plus Pass Plus courses at £175 including 6 hours and a DVLA certificate for insurance discounts.

EveningsWeekendsIntensiveFemale Instructors
263 York Rd, London SW11 3QSView school
Cardrome Learner Centre

Cardrome Learner Centre

Manual and automatic

4
From £32/hr10hrs for £300Save £20

Established in 1955, this centre offers a unique 12-acre private road complex with traffic lights, roundabouts, and hill starts, allowing nervous learners to build confidence before tackling public roads. Lessons from £32/hour for manual or £33/hour for automatic, with 10-hour blocks at £300 (manual) or £310 (automatic); test day packages including 1.5 hours pre-test tuition and car hire cost £120.

Test car available
Upper Rainham Rd, Hornchurch RM12 4EUView school
Driving Lessons Ilford

Driving Lessons Ilford

Manual and automatic

4
From £27/hr5hrs for £130Save £5

Established for 25+ years with over 30 instructors, all based locally in Ilford and holding a minimum of 4 years' experience. Manual lessons from £27/hour or automatic from £28/hour, with block deals starting at £130 for 5 hours; test car hire available for £100. One-to-one tuition with progress tracking and familiarity with local test routes.

IntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car available
Regal House, 57 Royal Cres, Newbury Park, Ilford IG2 7JYView 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