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
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596
driving schools
1,602
independent instructors
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Driving lessons in London

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Motion Driving School

Motion Driving School

Automatic

5
From £40/hr10hrs for £400

Motion Driving School teaches safe driving for life, not just test passing, following the DSA syllabus with a focus on building confidence in nervous or lapsed learners. Automatic lessons start at £40/hour with block deals from £200 for 5 hours up to £400 for 10 hours, plus a 50% discount trial lesson for beginners. Beyond learner tuition, they offer Pass Plus courses (£280 for 6 hours), motorway training, advanced driving test preparation, and car maintenance courses.

EveningsWeekends
663 Mitcham Rd, Croydon CR0 3AFView school
Mujeeb Driving School

Mujeeb Driving School

Automatic

5
From £35/hr10hrs for £330Save £20

13 years' experience with over 1,000 happy students. Automatic lessons at £35/hour, or £330 for a 10-hour block (advance booking, save £20). Test day car hire available for £130 including a 1-hour lesson, plus a strict no-photo privacy policy sets this school apart from competitors who share student images on social media.

IntensiveTest car available
Grantham Rd, London E12 5LYView school
F A Driving School

F A Driving School

Manual and automatic

5
From £40/hrBlock bookings available

Manual lessons at £40/hour or automatic at £45/hour, with package deals available to reduce overall costs. Two-hour lessons are standard after an initial one-hour taster, allowing learners to build skills efficiently. Both male and female instructors available with flexible scheduling including evenings and weekends across East London areas.

EveningsWeekendsFemale Instructors
187 Goresbrook Rd., Dagenham RM9 6YHView school
Driving Hub

Driving Hub

Manual and automatic

598% pass rate
From £40/hr10hrs for £380Save £20

98% first-time pass rate across 450+ students with 15 years of instructor experience. Flexible pricing from £40/hour for standard weekday lessons to £45/hour on weekends, with block deals starting at £38/hour for 10 hours (£380) and a flash sale Diamond package offering 30 hours for £1,100. Both automatic and manual driving lessons available with personalized one-on-one instruction focused on building confidence.

EveningsWeekends
14 Hyacinth Cl, Ilford IG1 2LUView school
Surrey Driving Force

Surrey Driving Force

Manual and automatic

5
From £50/hr10hrs for £475Save £25

Grade A instructors with an excellent first-time pass rate for learner drivers. Standard lessons cost £50/hour with 10-hour blocks at £475 (£47.50/hour), plus mock tests at £70 and test car hire at £130 including a warm-up lesson. Pass Plus courses also available at £395 for 6 hours.

IntensiveTest car available
101 Spring Rise, Egham TW20 9PRView school
Hajra's Expert Driving

Hajra's Expert Driving

Automatic

5
From £36.50/hr10hrs for £345Save £20

Best-rated driving school in London (2021/2022/2023 on Google) with an excellent first-time pass rate. £36.50/hour or £345 for a 10-hour block, plus 2-hour lessons at £72. New customers get a free 30-minute introductory lesson.

Intensive
108 S Park Rd, Ilford IG1 1SZView school
LAR Driving School

LAR Driving School

Manual

5
From £30/hr10hrs for £285Save £15

Instructor with a track record of helping hundreds of learners pass first time. £30 per hour or £285 for a 10-lesson block, with intensive courses and Pass Plus also available.

Intensive
158 Hoe Lane Enfield, Greater, London EN1 4EUView school
RJ's Driving School

RJ's Driving School

Manual and automatic

5
From £40/hr10hrs for £400

17 years of teaching experience, with the founder having trained for 13 years at BSM before establishing this school. £40/hour for standard lessons, or choose from flexible block deals ranging from 6 to 40 hours (£240–£1,570), plus test car hire with a pre-test lesson included for £150. Intensive courses also available at competitive rates.

EveningsWeekendsIntensiveTest car available
Anerley Rd, London SE19 2ASView school
Wembley Driver Training

Wembley Driver Training

Manual and automatic

574% pass rate
From £55/hr6hrs for £300Save £30

Qualified with the highest pass grade in instructor exams and trained by the AA, Vin brings 30 years of London driving experience to every lesson. 74% first-time pass rate with £55/hour lessons or 6-hour blocks at £300, plus free theory test training and test booking service included. Test car hire available at £185 for a 2-hour pre-test lesson with home pickup and dropoff.

Test car available
37 Blockley Rd, Wembley HA0 3LSView school
Goodmayes Driving Academy

Goodmayes Driving Academy

Manual

5
From £35/hr

Straightforward pricing at £35/hour or £70 for two-hour lessons, with no premium charges for evenings or weekends. The academy covers defensive driving and road safety fundamentals across a comprehensive curriculum, suitable for complete beginners through to refresher learners.

EveningsWeekends
Maydeb Court, Whalebone Ln S, Dagenham, Romford RM6 6HRView school
Passway Drive School of Motoring

Passway Drive School of Motoring

Manual and automatic

590% pass rate
From £40/hr10hrs for £370Save £30

A 90% first-time pass rate school with expert knowledge of local test centres across East London, North London, and Essex. Lessons start at £40/hour for 2-hour sessions (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm), with a 10-hour automatic block at £370, or intensive 30-hour courses at £1,500 to learn in three weeks. Test day car hire costs £220 including a 2-hour lesson.

EveningsWeekendsIntensiveTest car available
633 Forest Rd, London E17 4NEView school
Ashanti Driving School

Ashanti Driving School

Manual and automatic

5
From £36/hr10hrs for £350Save £10

15+ years of combined instructor experience with a team of eight qualified professionals across the city. Standard lessons at £36/hour or £350 for a 10-hour block, with test car hire available for £130 and Pass Plus courses at £160. Intensive driving courses, motorway lessons, and refresher courses cater to learners at every stage, from nervous beginners to those building confidence after time away from the road.

EveningsWeekendsIntensiveTest car available
1, 62 Birdhurst Rd, South Croydon CR2 7EBView school
Achieve 4 Success

Achieve 4 Success

Manual and automatic

5
From £37.50/hr10hrs for £375

Operating since 2019, this school emphasizes a supportive, no-yelling approach with friendly instructors and flexible weekday/weekend scheduling. Lessons start from £37.50/hour for automatic or £40/hour for manual, with 10-hour block deals at £375 (automatic) or £390 (manual), plus test car hire from £130 and a VIP fast-track service including 10 lessons, guaranteed test appointment, and mock test for £900. Instruction available in English and Urdu.

EveningsWeekendsIntensiveTest car available
Speaks Urdu
Lord Knyvett Cl, Stanwell, Staines TW19 7PFView school
Top Gear Driving School

Top Gear Driving School

Manual and automatic

590% pass rate
From £42/hr30hrs for £1100Save £160

3-time AA Driving Instructor of the Year with a 90% first-time pass rate, nearly double the national average. David Brown brings over 30 years of experience and has helped more than 2,300 students pass their tests. Manual lessons at £42/hour or automatic at £45/hour, with block deals from £200 for 5 hours up to £1,100 for 30 hours, plus test car use included at no extra charge.

EveningsWeekendsIntensiveTest car available
122 Beverley Dr, Edgware HA8 5NEView school
Licence Driving School

Licence Driving School

Manual

5
From £38/hr20hrs for £700Save £60

20+ years' experience with a proven track record of successful students. One-to-one manual tuition at £38/hour (weekdays) or £35/hour as part of a 20-hour block deal (£700 total), which includes mock tests and priority booking. Two-hour sessions available with flexible weekday, evening, and weekend scheduling.

EveningsWeekends
St Leonard's St, London E3 3BTView school
Look & Learn

Look & Learn

Manual

5
From £30/hr10hrs for £280Save £20

Grade A instructor with 30 years of driving experience and multiple 5-star reviews praising her calm, patient teaching style. Individual lessons at £30/hour, or £140 for 5 lessons and £280 for 10 lessons with fixed prices guaranteed throughout your tuition. Test day includes a 1-hour lesson plus use of the car for £65.

Female InstructorsTest car available
147 Carlton Rd, Romford RM2 5AUView school
Bestway Driving School

Bestway Driving School

Manual and automatic

5
From £37.50/hr10hrs for £365Save £10

Perfect for nervous learners seeking patient, supportive instruction. Instructors like Abida and Imi have earned consistent 5-star reviews for their calm teaching style and flexibility, with multiple students passing first time after intensive courses. £37.50 per hour or £365 for 10 hours, with intensive courses available at £720 for 20 hours.

IntensiveFemale Instructors
13 Broadwater Rd, London SW17 0DSView school
Tayara Driving Academy

Tayara Driving Academy

Manual and automatic

5
From £36.60/hr10hrs for £340Save £26

Multilingual instructors fluent in Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi, Pashto, and Farsi/Dari/Persian, making this school particularly welcoming for diverse learner communities. Standard lessons at £36.60/hour with 2-hour sessions at £70, or save with a 10-hour block at £340. Intensive courses range from 5 to 50 hours, each including 2 free hours, with options starting at £499.

EveningsWeekendsIntensive
Speaks Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi, Pashto, Farsi/Dari/Persian
Church Rd, Stanmore HA7 4AWView school
U-Drive

U-Drive

Manual and automatic

5
From £35/hr10hrs for £340Save £10

£35 per hour for automatic lessons, with block deals from £204 for 6 hours up to £1,320 for 40 hours. Known for working with nervous pupils using dual-control Nissan Micras, and intensive courses include fast-track tests plus test day car hire. Pass Plus courses and motorway confidence lessons also available.

IntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car available
71 St Mark's Rd, London EN1 1BJView school
RobWDriving

RobWDriving

Manual and automatic

5
From £42/hr10hrs for £420

Former Police Advanced Response Driver with 30+ years' experience and an Advanced Driving Diploma from DriveTech. Specialises in automatic lessons at £42/hour, with 10-hour blocks at £420 and 20-hour blocks at £800; test day payment is £120. IAM RoadSmart Advanced Driver certified and featured in BBC Radio London, ITV's Lorraine, and the Daily Express for motorway confidence coaching.

EveningsWeekendsTest car available
100 Wendover Rd, London SE9 6PBView 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

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