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
- average price
- 596
- driving schools
- 1,602
- independent instructors
- 33
- test centres
Top driving schools in London by what matters most
The standout school for each of the most-asked questions.
London School of Driving
Cheapest manual driving school in London.
Yas Driving School Mill Hill
Highest-rated manual driving school in London.
Yas Driving School Mill Hill
Top-rated for automatic driving lessons in London.
Yas Driving School Mill Hill
Top-rated manual driving school with female instructors in London.
Driving lessons in London
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Master 2 Drive
Manual and automatic
An experienced instructor passionate about teaching safe driving with beginner courses and refresher lessons available. Contact them directly to discuss pricing and book your lessons.
Axis Driving School
Automatic
Known for building confidence in nervous learners, Axis combines 20 years of experience with patient, structured instruction. Student reviews highlight instructors like Mike and John for their motivation and clear lesson objectives, making this school particularly strong for those anxious about driving. Market-competitive pricing and an online progress tracker keep you informed throughout your course.
Maria Morris Driving School
Manual
A parent and experienced instructor who prioritises safe driving from day one, with particular strength in putting nervous learners at ease through patient, adaptable teaching. Maria offers lessons seven days a week across the local area and can work with all ages and abilities.
B in Lane. Automatic and manual
Manual
Learn2Pass School of Motoring
Manual
East driving school
Manual
Denis AL Driving School
Jules Driving School
KMKL Driving School
Manual
BigG Driving School
Manual
Dsilva Driving School
Manual
1st Prospects Driving School
Manual
Thames View Driver Training
Manual
All Class Driving Academy
Manual
BH Driving School
Manual
CHEEMA DRIVING SCHOOL
Manual
Block booking
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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.
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.
Sidcup (London)
14,318 tests taken · 18 week waitEnfield (Innova Business Park)
8,412 tests taken · 20 week waitTolworth (London)
10,164 tests taken · 10 week waitBromley (London)
13,228 tests taken · 9 week waitChertsey (London)
9,082 tests taken · 16 week waitYeading (London)
6,735 tests taken · 13 week waitUxbridge (London)
6,051 tests taken · 12 week waitWest Wickham (London)
12,249 tests taken · 11 week waitErith (London)
5,809 tests taken · 7 week waitHendon (London)
11,086 tests taken · 11 week wait| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests | Wait |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidcup (London) | 58.7% | 58.7% | 56.7% | 58.7% | 14,318 | 18 weeks |
| Enfield (Innova Business Park) | 52.3% | 55.0% | 50.0% | 53.9% | 8,412 | 20 weeks |
| Tolworth (London) | 51.0% | 55.8% | 49.9% | 53.6% | 10,164 | 10 weeks |
| Bromley (London) | 49.5% | 56.0% | 51.0% | 52.9% | 13,228 | 9 weeks |
| Chertsey (London) | 51.9% | 53.8% | 47.3% | 52.9% | 9,082 | 16 weeks |
| Yeading (London) | 50.0% | 54.0% | 51.9% | 52.8% | 6,735 | 13 weeks |
| Uxbridge (London) | 49.2% | 54.1% | 50.3% | 52.3% | 6,051 | 12 weeks |
| West Wickham (London) | 52.1% | 51.2% | 50.8% | 51.6% | 12,249 | 11 weeks |
| Erith (London) | 51.1% | 52.0% | 50.4% | 51.6% | 5,809 | 7 weeks |
| Hendon (London) | 47.4% | 54.3% | 51.0% | 51.4% | 11,086 | 11 weeks |