Driving Lessons in Wales

From £20.95/hr·Average £39/hr

Wales's Top Picks

Best Value

Masterdrive Driving Academy

Cheapest manual driving school in Wales.

4.9
£20.95/hr
Top Rated
Female Instructors

Tilston Training

The highest-rated manual driving school in Wales, and the top-rated with female instructors.

5.0(774 reviews)
Best Automatic

Nigel Richards Driving School

Top-rated for automatic driving lessons in Wales.

5.0(665 reviews)

Driving Schools in Wales

116 schools

I Will Drive

I Will Drive

From £46/hr·10hrs for £450Save 2%
5.0(540)

£46/hour for automatic lessons with flexible block deals from 10 to 25 hours (£450–£1,125), plus intensive courses tailored to your experience level. Trading...

ManualAutomaticIntensive
28 Picton Rd, Rhoose, Barry CF62 3HU
Peter Hamilton Driving School

Peter Hamilton Driving School

From £37/hr·10hrs for £295Save 20%
5.0(292)

Operating since 2006 with hundreds of learners passed, Peter Hamilton tailors lessons to your learning style and pace to help you reach test standard...

ManualAutomatic
Broadlands, 29 Rhodfa Cnocell y Coed, Bridgend CF31 5FS
Chequered Flag Driving School

Chequered Flag Driving School

From £40/hr·10hrs for £355Save 11%
5.0(260)

One-to-one lessons at £40/hour or £75 for two hours, with a 10-hour block at £355—no hidden charges. Free access to Theory Test Pro included, plus Pass Plus...

ManualEvenings & Weekends
16 Brynglas, Bedwas, Caerphilly CF83 8AQ
Lloyds Driving School

Lloyds Driving School

From £45/hr
5.0(232)

Family-run school with three instructors combining over 30 years of experience. Each lesson is tailored to your pace, whether you're a complete beginner,...

ManualAutomaticFemale Instructors
144 Colcot Rd, Barry CF62 8UH
Drive Learn Achieve

Drive Learn Achieve

From £45/hr·10hrs for £400Save 11%
5.0(180)

Established in 2007, Drive Learn Achieve has built a 19-year reputation with hundreds of 5-star reviews and a team of carefully vetted instructors. The owner's...

Automatic
1 Cherry Cl, Cardiff CF5 3RQ
Cwmbran Driving School

Cwmbran Driving School

From £40/hr·10hrs for £380Save 5%
5.0(130)

£40/hour for single lessons or £380 for 10 hours (£38/hour), with 25-hour blocks at £36/hour. Top-grade instructors offer free theory test support via Theory...

ManualIntensiveFemale InstructorsEvenings & Weekends
7 Willins, Coed Eva, Cwmbran NP44 4TH
Chris B Drivingschool

Chris B Drivingschool

From £40/hr·10hrs for £380Save 5%
5.0(86)

Intensive courses are the focus here, designed to get you test-ready and confident in the shortest timeframe possible. Standard lessons are £40/hour or £380 for...

ManualIntensive
12 Pontypridd Rd, Barry CF62 7LR
yes2pass

yes2pass

From £40/hr·10hrs for £390Save 3%
5.0(68)

Nearly 40 years of professional driving experience underpins this school's approach to structured, goal-focused lessons. £40/hour for pay-as-you-go manual...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveTest car available
David Evans, 5 Bryn Gof, Caeathro, Caernarfon LL55 2TA
Roadrunner Driving School

Roadrunner Driving School

From £35/hr·6hrs for £200Save 5%
5.0(61)

122 five-star reviews across Google and Yell.com from a friendly, experienced instructor who tailors lessons to your ability. £35/hour, £45 for 1.5 hours, or...

Manual
9 Merriott Place, Maindee, Newport NP19 8DA
Andrew's Driving School

Andrew's Driving School

From £40/hr·10hrs for £380Save 5%
5.0(36)

5-star rated school with transparent pricing: £40/hour for standard lessons, £60 for 90 minutes, or £79 for 2-hour sessions, plus a 10-hour block at £380. Known...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale Instructors
68 Bryn Cadno, Colwyn Bay LL29 6DW
Mad River Training

Mad River Training

From £31/hr·10hrs for £300Save 3%
5.0(31)

An A-grade instructor delivering student-centred, active learning rather than traditional instructor-led methods, helping you develop real-world driving skills...

ManualIntensive
13 Merioneth Pl, Barry CF62 9AJ
Treads Driving School

Treads Driving School

From £35/hr·10hrs for £320Save 9%
5.0(28)

Flexible intensive driving courses from £35/hour or £320 for 10 hours, with options ranging from 10 to 40 hours depending on your experience level. Courses can...

ManualIntensive
43 Rectory Rd, Swffryd, Newport NP11 5EA
Rev with Kev Driving School

Rev with Kev Driving School

From £37/hr·10hrs for £350Save 5%
5.0(24)·90% pass rate

90% first-time pass rate with 5+ years' specialist automatic tuition and a focus on nervous learners. £37/hour or £350 for a 10-hour block, plus 2-hour lessons...

AutomaticIntensiveEvenings & Weekends
17 Ceridwen St, Mountain Ash CF45 3LU
Navigator Driver Training

Navigator Driver Training

From £38/hr
5.0(23)·98% pass rate

Established in 2013, Navigator Driver Training stands out for instructor John Reynolds' exceptional credentials: ROSPA Gold Advanced Driver Trainer, Driving...

ManualIntensive
15 Neptune Ct, Cardiff CF24 5PJ
DMJ Driver Training

DMJ Driver Training

From £45/hr·10hrs for £450
5.0(23)

Known for transforming nervous beginners into confident drivers, this school uses a calm, client-centred approach tailored to each learner's pace and abilities....

Manual
13 Y Wern, Llanfairpwllgwyngyll LL61 5AQ
Learner Driving Wales

Learner Driving Wales

From £40/hr·10hrs for £380Save 5%
5.0(21)

Over 12 years' experience with a focus on nervous learners and those struggling with car control basics. £40/hour or £80 for a 2-hour lesson, with 10-hour...

ManualAutomaticIntensive
86 Neerings, Cwmbran NP44 6UJ
Anthony Bradley School of Motoring

Anthony Bradley School of Motoring

From £45/hr·10hrs for £435Save 3%
5.0(13)

Known for putting nervous learners at ease, this independent school uses a calm and patient teaching approach that has earned consistent five-star reviews from...

Manual
Denness Pl, Llandudno LL30 2UX
Kevin King Driving Lessons

Kevin King Driving Lessons

From £40/hr·10hrs for £390Save 3%
5.0(6)

Grade A instructor with an excellent reputation and good pass rate, backed by a money-back guarantee if you're not satisfied with any lesson. Structured courses...

AutomaticTest car available
11 Gwaunruppera Close, Llantrisant, Pontyclun CF72 8QR
Debbie's School of Motoring

Debbie's School of Motoring

From £35/hr·10hrs for £340Save 3%
5.0(4)

Grade A instructor with 25 years' experience and an excellent pass rate, specialising in nervous learners and one-to-one tuition. £35/hour or £340 for a 10-hour...

Manual
17 Bron Afon, Tircoed Forest Village, Penllergaer, Pontlliw, Swansea SA4 9QY
Jupiter Driving

Jupiter Driving

From £40/hr·10hrs for £380Save 5%
5.0(3)

Competitive pricing from £40/hour with a 10-hour block at £380 (saving £20), plus Fast Pass intensive courses available for learners with limited time. Complete...

ManualIntensive
Fammau View, Stryt Maelor, Bwlchgwyn, Brymbo, Wrexham LL11 5YA

Block Booking Deals in Wales

72 schools offer block deals - book in bulk and save.

Best deal - save 39%

RH School of Motoring

5hrs for £100

£20.00/hr

Save 20%

Peter Hamilton Driving School

10hrs for £295

£29.50/hr

Save 9%

Treads Driving School

10hrs for £320

£32.00/hr

Save 7%

Masterdrive Driving Academy

10hrs for £195

£19.50/hr

Save 6%

Freeway School of Motoring

10hrs for £320

£32.00/hr

Save 3%

Mad River Training

10hrs for £300

£30.00/hr

Intensive Courses in Wales

Pass in 1–2 weeks

From£40/hr
48 schools5.0best rated

Wales Test Centres and Pass Rates

Based on the latest DVSA data, 2024–25 | 3 nearby test centres

Men and women performed almost identically across Wales's three test centres, with pass rates within 2% of each other at each location. The coastal roads around Swansea and Llanelli feature plenty of roundabouts and dual carriageways, while Bridgend sits at a major junction of the M4 corridor with its associated busy A-roads. Bridgend achieved the highest pass rate at 53.1%, with Swansea at 52.1% and Llanelli at 51%. 20,970 tests were taken across all three centres between 2024 and 2025, with Swansea handling half of these. Automatic drivers found reasonable success rates of 42.3% to 48.9%.

53%

Bridgend

6,938 tests taken
Women52.9%
Men53.2%
Automatic48.9%
52%

Swansea

10,590 tests taken
Women53.3%
Men51.3%
Automatic42.3%
51%

Llanelli

3,442 tests taken
Women51.1%
Men50.9%
Automatic48.1%

Areas in Wales