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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Reliable Driving School

Reliable Driving School

5
From £35/hr10hrs for £320Save £30

Competitive pricing at £35/hour for both manual and automatic lessons, with 10-hour block packages at £320 and 2-hour lessons available at £65. The school emphasizes affordability and flexibility, offering beginner courses, refresher training, and intensive courses alongside local pick-up service and mock test preparation.

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale Instructors
Gill St, London E14 8AFView school
One Driving School

One Driving School

5
From £38/hr10hrs for £360Save £20

95% of learners recommend this fast-growing school, which has guided thousands through their driving journey. Single lessons start at £38/hour for manual or £39/hour for automatic, with substantial savings on block bookings: 10 hours for £360 (manual) or £370 (automatic), up to 40-hour intensive courses at £1400. Patient, reliable instructors focus on adapting to each learner's pace, whether you're a fast or slow learner.

ManualAutomaticIntensive
Harford St, London E1 4SJView school
Pass Plus Driving School

Pass Plus Driving School

5
From £40/hr10hrs for £370Save £30

Automatic driving lessons at £40/hour with an introductory 10-hour block for £370. Pass Plus courses available at £170, reduced to £85 if you pass with them. Lessons are one or two hours long in modern dual-control cars, tailored to your individual needs.

AutomaticIntensive
27 Greenside Rd, Croydon CR0 3PNView school
WOW DRIVE

WOW DRIVE

5
From £40/hr10hrs for £385Save £15

Multi-zone driving school with transparent pricing across South East England, from £35/hour for manual lessons in Essex to £45/hour for automatic in inner London zones. Introductory block deals available (10 hours from £320–£450 depending on location), plus test day car hire from £130. Hand-picked instructors with 3–15 years' experience focus on building safe, confident drivers beyond just passing the test.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticFemale InstructorsTest car available
82 Marlescroft Way, Loughton IG10 3NAView school
Moon Driving School

Moon Driving School

599% pass rate
From £35/hr10hrs for £340Save £10

A 10-year-old East London institution with a 99% pass rate across 400+ trained drivers and 310+ positive reviews. £40/hour for manual or £35/hour for automatic lessons, with a 10-lesson block at £340 (£10 off the standard rate). Intensive courses available to complete your training and test within a single week.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensive
13 Mast St, Barking IG11 7PFView school
Direct Driving School

Direct Driving School

5
From £35/hr

Independent instructor known for a calm, patient teaching style that puts nervous learners at ease quickly. Lessons at £35/hour with the first lesson at half price, plus Pass Plus and motorway refresher courses available. Flexible scheduling around your availability.

ManualAutomatic
53 Ferndale Cres, Uxbridge UB8 2AYView school
Akin Driving School

Akin Driving School

5
From £40/hr10hrs for £375Save £25

Specialises in automatic driving lessons with flexible pay-as-you-go pricing from £35-£40 per hour, or a 10-hour package at £375. Offers beginner, refresher, and motorway lessons alongside Pass Plus courses, with evening and weekend availability to fit around your schedule.

EveningsWeekendsAutomatic
Little Bury St, Enfield N9 9JXView school
Driving Academy Ltd

Driving Academy Ltd

5
From £33/hr10hrs for £340

Competitive pricing from £33/hour for manual lessons or £37.50/hour for automatic, with 10-hour block deals at £340-£350. Intensive courses range from 20 to 48 hours (£780-£1920), plus test car hire from £160 including a lesson. Reviews highlight instructors like Noman and Shohag for their calm teaching style, flexibility, and ability to get learners test-ready quickly, with one student passing after just 3-5 lessons.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensiveTest car available
145c Ley St, Ilford IG1 4BLView school
Havering School of Motoring

Havering School of Motoring

5
From £35/hr10hrs for £300Save £50

Over 35 years of combined experience serving the local area with a focus on manual lessons. Two-hour lessons at £70, or £300 for a 10-lesson block; evening and weekend lessons cost £85 for two hours.

ManualEveningsWeekends
96 Mildmay Rd, Romford RM7 7DBView school
SAM School of Motoring

SAM School of Motoring

5
From £35/hr10hrs for £330Save £20

One of East London's highest-rated driving schools, trusted by over 5,000 learners with 49 instructors across 199 vehicles. Lessons from £35/hour weekdays or £37/hour evenings/weekends, with 10-hour packages at £330 (weekdays) or £350 (evenings/weekends); test day car hire including a pre-test lesson from £150. Multi-language support in Italian, Bangla, Hindi, Urdu, Gujarati, and Punjabi, plus Pass Plus courses also available.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticFemale InstructorsTest car available
Speaks Italian, Bangla, Hindi, Urdu, Gujarati, Punjabi
4 Kingston Rd, Ilford IG1 1PAView school
121 Driving School

121 Driving School

5
From £37.50/hr10hrs for £350Save £25

Known for patient instruction with a particular focus on nervous drivers and older learners. First two hours cost just £70, with block packages from £180 for 5 hours up to £1,370 for 40-hour intensive courses. Test car available for your driving test, plus six-day-a-week scheduling to fit around your life.

ManualAutomaticIntensiveTest car available
36 Endsleigh Rd, Southall UB2 5QLView school
SDK Driving School

SDK Driving School

5
From £45/hr10hrs for £370Save £80

SDK Driving School offers pay-as-you-go lessons at £45/hour or 2-hour sessions at £80, with substantial savings on block bookings: 10 hours for £370, 20 hours for £770, or 30 hours for £1,150. Intensive courses include car hire, with 10-hour packages at £750 and 20-hour packages at £1,250. A team of male and female instructors delivers personalised lessons in manual and automatic, supported by modern vehicles and flexible scheduling to suit your needs.

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car available
230 Elmwood Ave, Feltham TW13 7QAView school
Emanuals Driving School

Emanuals Driving School

5
From £42/hr10hrs for £390Save £30

£42/hour or 10 hours for £390, with a current offer of 5 lessons for £120. Intensive courses range from £410 for a single day up to £1,600 for the 5-day guaranteed pass scheme, which includes free retraining on test day if needed. An established independent school with a strong reputation for first-time pass rates and personalised tuition designed around individual learner needs.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensive
180 Brixton Rd, London SW9 6ASView school
Paresh Patel's Driver Training

Paresh Patel's Driver Training

5
From £30/hr10hrs for £300

Grade 5 instructor with over 25 years driving experience and a high pass rate across 300+ pupils. £30/hour for manual or automatic lessons, or £300 for a 10-hour block booking. Intensive courses from £300 to £1500 depending on experience level, plus Pass Plus courses and motorway tuition available.

ManualAutomaticIntensiveTest car available
9 Heather Cl, Romford RM1 4PDView school
On Time Driving School

On Time Driving School

5
From £39/hr10hrs for £380Save £10

Flexible lessons from £39/hour with substantial block discounts: 10 hours for £380 (manual) or £390 (automatic), and 20 hours for £750 or £770. Intensive courses ranging from 20 to 40 hours available, plus motorway and Pass Plus training, with test cars provided for short-notice bookings. Free theory training, hazard perception, and mock tests included.

ManualAutomaticIntensiveTest car available
Jordan Rd, Perivale, Greenford UB6 7BUView school
SE London Driving School

SE London Driving School

5
From £45/hr10hrs for £440Save £10

4.9-star rated school with 71 reviews, led by Tahir Rustem who has taught hundreds of students through BSM, AA, and now SE London Driving School. At £45/hour for weekday lessons or £440 for a 10-hour block, plus £48/hour for evenings and weekends, this is competitive pricing with a focus on building genuine confidence and safe driving habits rather than just test passing.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticTest car available
6 Susan Rd, London SE3 0JDView school
Arrow Driving School

Arrow Driving School

5
From £50/hr10hrs for £480Save £20

Established in 2001, Arrow Driving School is one of the longest-running driving schools in North London, with local instructors who know the test routes inside out. £50/hour for individual lessons, or save with block deals: £48/hour for 10 hours or £46/hour for 20 hours. Intensive courses and Pass Plus training also available, with short-notice test bookings arranged.

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13 Linden Rd, London N11 1ERView school
Kensington Driving School

Kensington Driving School

5
From £46/hr10hrs for £440Save £20

Instructor Shabbir has built a strong reputation for first-time passes, with multiple reviews praising his patient, encouraging approach and knowledge of test routes. Two-hour lessons at £46/hour, or £44/hour with a 10-hour weekday block (£440) and £46/hour for weekend blocks. Test day car hire available for £180, plus free theory tuition and pick-up/drop-off included throughout your course.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensiveTest car available
Kensington High St, London W8 5EDView school
Battersea Driving School

Battersea Driving School

5
From £45/hr10hrs for £430Save £20

£45/hour with substantial savings on block deals: 10 hours for £430, 20 hours for £840, or 40 hours for £1,600. Their intensive course covers 40 hours in four weeks for £1,999, while Pass Plus courses start at £50/hour or £280 for six hours. The school emphasises higher-quality instruction that gets learners test-ready in fewer total hours, ultimately reducing overall costs despite the hourly rate.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensive
Queenstown Rd, Nine Elms, London SW8 4LPView school
Martin's Driving School

Martin's Driving School

580% pass rate
From £40/hr10hrs for £370Save £30

Grade A instructor with an 80% first-time pass rate and a track record of patient, confidence-building tuition since 1998. 50-minute lessons at £40/hour or £370 for a 10-lesson block, with Pass Plus courses also available. Testimonials consistently highlight a calm, supportive approach that helps nervous learners progress at their own pace.

ManualEveningsWeekendsIntensive
13 North Dr, Orpington BR6 9PGView 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