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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Brockley Driving School

Brockley Driving School

3.1
From £38/hr10hrs for £365Save £15

Over 40 years of experience helping nervous drivers and beginners build confidence in a stress-free environment. £38/hour or £365 for 10 hours, with a special offer of just £10 for the first 45-minute lesson when you book your next one in advance. Test car hire available for £140, plus Pass Plus and motorway lessons to suit every stage of your driving journey.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticFemale InstructorsTest car available
Crofton Park Rd, London SE4 1AEView school
Sky Driving School

Sky Driving School

3
From £30/hr10hrs for £290Save £10

Muj and Sophie specialise in teaching nervous pupils with a calm, understanding approach, getting learners on the road from lesson one rather than spending time parked at the roadside. £30/hour or £290 for 10 hours, £570 for 20 hours, and £840 for 30 hours when paid upfront; all lessons are structured to individual needs with flexible pacing.

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale Instructors
67 Beale Rd, Bow, London E3 5LNView school
Edwards School of Motoring

Edwards School of Motoring

1
From £25/hr

Grade A instructor with 35 years' experience and over 1,500 pupils taught. Hourly lessons from £25 with student discounts, or intensive courses at £695 for beginners (3 full days, including test fees and free Pass Plus). Particularly welcoming to nervous drivers.

ManualIntensive
32 London Rd, Twickenham TW1 3RRView school
Capital Driving Trainers

Capital Driving Trainers

From £40/hr10hrs for £390Save £10

Family-run school founded in 2010, emphasizing safe driving beyond test requirements with eco-safe techniques to save money on fuel and insurance. £40/hour for manual or £42/hour for automatic, with 10-hour blocks at £390 (manual) or £400 (automatic). Test car hire available at £140 for manual or £150 for automatic, including a pre-test lesson.

ManualAutomaticIntensiveTest car available
Christchurch Cl, London SW19 2NZView school
Driveabout School of Motoring

Driveabout School of Motoring

From £35/hr

New starters get lessons from £35 per hour, with cheaper rates available when paying cash. The school specialises in test failures, offering honest assessment lessons to help you identify weak areas and progress to pass. One-to-one tuition with flexible lesson lengths (45, 60, 90, or 120 minutes), plus intensive courses, motorway training, and Pass Plus courses with potential £70 cashback from Transport for London.

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale Instructors
Tramway Ave, London N9 8PEView school
JLSM Driving School

JLSM Driving School

From £42/hr

£42 per hour, or £75 for a 2-hour lesson (£68 for under-25s in March and April). No car sharing on any lesson, with test day pickup included and the option to use the instructor's car for your test. Known for patience and courtesy, this single-instructor school offers flexible lesson lengths from 1 to 2 hours.

ManualTest car available
54 Sopwith Cl, Kingston upon Thames KT2 5RNView school
Diana Driving School

Diana Driving School

From £34/hr

One-to-one lessons with undivided attention from your instructor, who won't be checking their phone during your lesson. £34/hour or £65 for 2 hours on weekdays, with test car rental at £80 and a £47 introductory 90-minute lesson for beginners.

ManualFemale InstructorsTest car available
Brierley Rd, London E11 4JEView school
Thames Driving School

Thames Driving School

From £40/hr10hrs for £390Save £10

Rated 4.9/5 from 185+ reviews with an excellent reputation for first-time pass rates across Surrey and South West London. £40/hour or £390 for a 10-hour block, with Pass Plus courses available at £250. Student discounts and free lessons are offered to university and college learners.

ManualAutomatic
626 7979, 0208, 465A Upper Richmond Rd W, North Sheen, London SW14 7PUView school
ABC Driving School

ABC Driving School

87% pass rate
From £41/hr10hrs for £380Save £30

An 87% pass rate school offering £41/hour lessons or £380 for a 10-hour block, with a 2-hour introductory deal at £80. Flexible scheduling from 7am to 9pm Monday to Saturday makes fitting lessons around your life straightforward, and evening or weekend lessons are just £1 extra per hour.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomatic
64 Brampton Rd, Croydon CR0 6JNView school
L of a Pass

L of a Pass

90% pass rate
From £45/hrBlock bookings available

£45 per hour with discounts available for block bookings and referrals. A 90% pass rate over nearly 13 years of teaching learners of all ages, with a patient and relaxed approach that adapts to your pace and style. Intensive courses, theory test support, and Pass Plus training all available.

ManualIntensive
Hillary Rd, Southall UB2 4PTView school
Ealing Driving School

Ealing Driving School

From £40/hr10hrs for £380Save £20

Patient instructors specialising in nervous drivers and those needing tests at short notice, with a calm, measured teaching approach throughout. £40 per hour for 2-hour lessons, or £38 per hour as part of a 10-hour block at £380. Test car hire available for £180, plus Pass Plus courses for newly qualified drivers.

ManualAutomaticIntensiveTest car available
21 Station Parade, London W5 3LDView school
Virk Driving School

Virk Driving School

From £35/hr10hrs for £340Save £10

Competitive pricing at £35/hour with substantial block discounts: 10-hour Fast Track at £340, 20-hour Fast Pass at £680, or 30-hour Fast Forward at £1,020. Beyond standard lessons, they offer motorway training (3 hours, £120), Pass Plus+ courses (6 hours, £240), and practical test car hire (£120), making this a comprehensive option for learners at any stage.

ManualAutomaticIntensiveTest car available
52 Oldfields Rd, Sutton SM1 2NUView school
East London Driving School

East London Driving School

From £34/hr10hrs for £320Save £20

Established over 5 years in East London with all instructors holding minimum 5 years' experience. £34 per hour for standard lessons, or £320 for a 10-hour block; test car hire available at £90 for your test day. Specialist intensive courses designed for learners wanting to pass quickly, plus Pass Plus courses and refresher lessons for returning drivers.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensiveTest car available
Empson St, London E3 3LLView school
Clapham Driving School

Clapham Driving School

From £46/hr10hrs for £430Save £30

Grade A instructor with expertise across manual, automatic, and intensive courses, backed by multiple testimonials of first-time passes. £46/hour for new drivers or £430 for a 10-hour block, with Pass Plus courses available at £286. The school emphasises quality instruction over cheap alternatives, confident that fewer lessons are needed to reach test standard.

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale Instructors
Solutions House, 68 Ferndene Rd, London SE24 0ABView school

Sterling Driving Academy

From £40/hr10hrs for £350Save £50

Based at Angel Station, U Drive Me teaches manual driving using a proven rote method focused on building confidence and concentration rapidly. At £40/hour or £350 for a 10-hour package, students typically make fewer than five minor mistakes on test day; the school estimates 35 hours of lessons needed to reach test standard, broken down into skill acquisition, refinement, and test preparation phases.

Manual
London N1 9LTView school
Pass Plus Driving School

Pass Plus Driving School

92% pass rate
From £35/hrBlock bookings available

Established for over 15 years in East London, Pass Plus boasts a 92% first-time pass rate with 97% of students recommending them to friends and family. Lessons start at £35/hour with a 10-hour block deal offering £50 savings, plus an introductory offer of £20/hour for the first 2 hours (terms apply).

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensiveFemale Instructors
8 The Greens Cl, Loughton IG10 1QEView school
Autolee Driving Tuition

Autolee Driving Tuition

From £40/hr10hrs for £380Save £20

Grade A instructor offering one-to-one tuition in a relaxed but focused environment with positive encouragement and patient support. £40 per hour or £380 for 10 hours, £560 for 15 hours, and £750 for 20 hours; test day car hire is £160. Intensive courses tailored to individual needs are available after assessment, plus Pass Plus training and motorway tuition for post-test drivers.

EveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensiveTest car available
Dacre Park, Blackheath, London SE13 5DDView school
Glow Driving School

Glow Driving School

From £37.50/hr20hrs for £750

£37.50/hour with structured 2-hour lessons (£75) or block deals up to 20 hours (£750), plus intensive courses at £1,125 for 30+ hours over 1-2 weeks. Strong local pass rates across Morden and Tolworth test centres thanks to route-specific preparation on real Wimbledon roads, with modern dual-control cars and calm instruction tailored for nervous learners. Mock tests (£45) and test car hire (£140) available to boost exam readiness.

ManualAutomaticIntensiveTest car available
48 St George's Dr, Pimlico, London SW1V 4BUView school
GoHamilton Drive School

GoHamilton Drive School

5(32)

Aaron Hamilton brings genuine passion to teaching, having worked with learners from teenagers to retirees across different backgrounds and countries. His client-centred approach combines demonstration, video resources, and detailed feedback after every lesson to build confident, safe drivers rather than just test passers. Two-hour lessons are the standard, with flexible pricing available to suit different needs.

AutomaticIntensiveTest car available
College Rd, Swanley BR8 7LTView school
Auto Col Driving School

Auto Col Driving School

5(1)
Block bookings available

Established in 1993, Auto Col has spent over 30 years specialising in automatic driving lessons for nervous drivers and first-timers. Colin offers patient, one-to-one tuition with flexible weekday scheduling and block booking discounts available. High pass rates and a focus on building confidence make this a strong choice for learners wanting to skip the complexity of manual transmission.

Automatic
17 Roedean Ave, Enfield EN3 5QJView 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