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.
- £39
- 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.
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Zdrive
Manual
Zdrive tailors every lesson to your learning pace and comfort level, with instructors trained to the highest standards and vehicles maintained rigorously. Flexible pricing from £37.50/hour for 2-hour lessons up to £35/hour in 40-hour blocks, with test car hire at £165 on the day.
Formula Jon Driving School
Manual and automatic
76% first-time pass rate backed by 40+ years of combined teaching experience. £39 per hour or £38 per hour with block bookings (5 hours for £195, 10 hours for £380), plus a free introductory lesson for new pupils. Motorway and refresher courses also available.
Albakos Driving School
Manual and automatic
Established over 10 years in South London with friendly, professional instructors. Manual lessons at £40/hour or £370 for 10 hours; automatic at £42/hour or £390 for 10 hours. Test car hire available from £120 (manual) or £130 (automatic), including a 1-hour pre-test drive.
Kudos Driving School
Manual and automatic
Personable instructors guide nervous and beginner learners through a customized, patient approach tailored to your pace. Two-hour lessons at £75 (reduced from £90), 10-hour blocks at £365 (reduced from £450), plus motorway training at £135 and Pass Plus courses at £250. Test car available for £150 from, with pre-test warm-up included.
Jassim Driving School
Manual
Manual driving lessons from £37.50/hour with a minimum 2-hour booking requirement. Test car hire available for £150/hour, and instructors emphasize personalized, patient instruction focused on building confidence and road safety.
Admire Driving School
Manual and automatic
Admire Driving School operates across South West London with instructors known for patient, clear teaching and high first-time pass rates. £37.50 per hour (2-hour minimum lessons) or £450 for 12-hour intensive courses, with no extra charges for evening or weekend bookings and discounted block deals available. Students consistently praise the structured approach and supportive instructors, with recent learners passing on their first attempt.
Go Auto
Manual and automatic
A specialist automatic driving school with a 95% first-time pass rate across 999+ licensed students and 18 years' experience. £70/hour for weekday lessons (9am–5pm) or £75 for evenings and weekends, with a VIP block package at £335 for discounted rates. Free pick-up and drop-off included, plus the option to use the school's car for your test.
Southside Driving Academy
Manual
South London-based school offering both intensive and beginner courses with a team approach to learning. Single lessons at £40/hour or a 10-lesson block for £400, with test day car hire available for £150.
Plan Ahead Driving School
Manual
£40–£41.50 per hour with 10-hour blocks from £390, plus test day car hire from £125. Founded in 2009, this school is known for its modern teaching approach and brand new vehicles; testimonials highlight the instructor's patience with nervous and returning learners, making it particularly suited to those rebuilding confidence after previous setbacks.
Dilara School of Motoring
Manual and automatic
Established instructor serving North London with a comprehensive range of courses including nervous driver lessons, night time driving, motorway tuition, and Pass Plus. Standard lessons at £50/hour or £450 for a 10-hour block, with motorway lessons at £120 for 2 hours and a £180 test day fee that includes an hour of tuition.
Pass Class Driving School
Manual and automatic
Structured lesson planning following the DVSA syllabus, with some instructors boasting over 10 years' experience and 100% customer satisfaction ratings. Weekday lessons from £36/hour or £350 for a 10-hour block, with 2-hour sessions available at £72. Mock tests and motorway training help build confidence before your test.
Victor's Driving School
Automatic
Automatic lessons at £38/hour with a 10-hour package for £360, plus test car hire including one hour before your test for £165. Two-hour lesson slots booked through the app, with a small surcharge (£3) for evening and weekend bookings. Teaching covers all 27 government-advised topics using structured routines like MSPSL, MSM and LADA.
Luso Driving School
Manual
Over a decade of ADI experience delivering manual lessons across South London, with flexible scheduling from morning to evening. Two-hour lessons at £84, or block deals from £410 for 10 hours up to £1,170 for 30 hours; motorway and Pass Plus courses also available. Pickup and dropoff included, with test day support (£180 for three hours including warm-up drive) at Mitcham, Morden, Bromley and Tolworth.
Going2Pass Driving School
Manual and automatic
Instructor Kam adapts his teaching style to suit how each learner understands best, with testimonials praising his ability to build confidence in nervous drivers. Manual lessons at £38/hour or automatic at £40/hour, with block booking discounts available. A money-back guarantee backs up the commitment to learner satisfaction.
London School of Driving
Manual and automatic
Instructors recruited from major national driving schools with a focus on communication skills and approachable teaching. £22/hour for manual lessons or £23/hour for automatic, with block deals from £210 for 10 hours; purchase 25+ hours and get your test fee refunded upon passing. New customers also get a second hour free on their first booking.
Formula Learner Driving School
Manual
88% first-time pass rate, nearly double the national average, thanks to a unique accelerated learning system used by only a handful of schools across the UK. Two-hour lessons at £75 or 10-hour blocks for £350, with instructors fluent in multiple languages and over 10,000 students trained since 2006. Polish-qualified instructors bring additional expertise alongside their UK credentials and regular CPD training.
Loughton Driving School
Manual
Local instructor with over 20 years in the area and a high pass rate, known for creating a relaxed, positive learning environment. Lessons from £35 per hour, with motorway and refresher courses also available. Book online via the TotalDrive app to track your progress.
Xpress Driving School
Manual and automatic
Instructors with experience from BSM, AA and RED bring professional standards to this East London school. £37/hour or from £33.50/hour with a 40-hour block at £1,340, plus an introductory offer of 4 hours for £130. Test car available for your driving test, and Pass Plus courses on offer for newly qualified drivers.
Blueway Driving School
Automatic
An 83% pass rate school specialising in automatic driving lessons with flexible scheduling from 8am to 8pm weekdays and 10am to 6pm weekends. Two-hour minimum lessons start at £50/hour, with block deals from £48/hour for 10 hours (£480) or £47/hour for 20 hours (£940). Test day car hire available from £290 including pre-test tuition, insurance, and drop-off.
Mr. Automatic
Automatic
Automatic driving lessons from £45/hour, with block deals starting at £170 for 4 hours or £400 for 10 hours. Test car hire available at £150, plus a fast-track test finder service to secure dates within 1-2 weeks. Experience with international drivers and beginners alike, with refresher courses for expats returning to UK roads.
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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 338 driving schools in London.
Intensive courses in London
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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 |