Driving Lessons in Suffolk

£42
average price
29
driving schools
116
independent instructors
3
test centres

Driving schools and instructors in Suffolk

Showing 120 of 29
PRS Pass Driving School

PRS Pass Driving School

5(55)
From £40/hr10hrs for £390Save £10

Patient instructor known for calm teaching that helps nervous learners pass first time, with multiple five-star reviews praising his flexibility and clear explanations. Two-hour lessons only at £40/hour, or £80 for a 2-hour block; save with 10-hour packages at £390. First introductory lesson just £40 for complete beginners.

ManualEveningsWeekends
6 Playfield Rd, Capel St Mary, Ipswich IP9 2HPView school
Suffolk Learner Drivers

Suffolk Learner Drivers

5(13)
From £50/hr10hrs for £440Save £60

Former motorcycle instructor with 9 years' experience training riders, now specialising in automatic lessons with detailed knowledge of Ipswich test centre routes. £50/hour or £90 for 2-hour lessons; save with block deals from £440 for 10 hours up to £1,720 for 40 hours. Reviews highlight patience and calm teaching style, particularly for nervous learners.

EveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensive
20 Prentices Ln, Woodbridge IP12 4LFView school
A14 Driving School

A14 Driving School

5(4)
From £35/hr10hrs for £330Save £20

13 years of teaching experience with one-to-one tuition and motorway lessons available. £35/hour or £70 for a 2-hour lesson, with a 10-lesson block at £330. Pick-up and drop-off from home, work, college or school included.

Manual
43 Nunn Cl, Martlesham, Woodbridge IP12 4ULView school
Allison Fox Automatic Driving Instructor

Allison Fox Automatic Driving Instructor

5(4)
From £45/hr

Qualified in March 2023 after training with the award-winning Tri coaching system, Allison creates a relaxed, chatty atmosphere where mistakes are welcomed as learning opportunities. Lessons are £45 per hour, available in one or two-hour sessions, with a teaching style focused on building confidence at each student's individual pace.

AutomaticFemale Instructors
4 Esky Rd, Bury St Edmunds, Bury Saint Edmunds IP32 7FHView school
Ability Driving School

Ability Driving School

5(3)
From £40/hr10hrs for £380Save £20

£40 per hour or £380 for a 10-hour block with a £20 discount. All instructors complete an 80-hour training academy course and follow a structured Accelerated Learning System designed to cut learning time and costs; if you're not satisfied with your instructor's friendliness, teaching quality, patience, or lesson structure, Ian Mills personally refunds your fee. The school's quality assurance process includes feedback forms and a commitment to interactive, objective-driven lessons rather than aimless driving.

Manual
67 High Rd W, Felixstowe IP11 9JDView school
Passmaster Team

Passmaster Team

4.9(136)
From £40/hr10hrs for £380Save £20

Passmaster Team offers manual and automatic lessons at £40/hour, with a 10-hour block deal at £380 (saving £20). Intensive courses run from 18 to 42 hours across 3–7 days, priced from £720 to £1,680, plus Pass Plus courses and refresher lessons for returning drivers.

ManualAutomaticIntensive
Flat 1, Longfellow Court, Whitton Park, Ipswich IP1 6TJView school
Dans School of Motoring

Dans School of Motoring

4.9(63)
From £42/hr10hrs for £390Save £30

15 years of professional bus and coach driving experience, now teaching safe, practical driving rather than test-focused lessons. £42/hour for manual or £47/hour for automatic, with 10-hour blocks at £390 (manual) or £440 (automatic). Intensive courses from £542 to £2,312 include test car usage and weekday test fees.

ManualAutomaticIntensiveTest car available
10 Connaught Rd, Ipswich IP1 5LGView school
Motoring 2 Day

Motoring 2 Day

4.7(12)
From £50/hr20hrs for £960Save £40

Known for calm, patient instruction with a strong track record of nervous and returning drivers passing first time. Chris has built the school on word-of-mouth referrals since 2012, with testimonials highlighting how he transforms anxious learners into confident drivers. Pay-as-you-go lessons at £50/hour (standard 2-hour sessions), or save with 20-hour blocks at £960 (£48/hour) and 30-hour blocks at £1425 (£47.50/hour); intensive courses include your driving test and start from £612 for a 5-day, 10-hour course.

AutomaticIntensive
2 St Botolph's Ln, Bury Saint Edmunds IP33 2BEView school
L on Wheels

L on Wheels

From £40/hr10hrs for £375Save £25

Specialises in automatic driving lessons with flexible pricing from £40 per hour (2-hour lessons at £80) or bulk packages starting at £375 for 10 hours. Intensive courses range from 10 to 35 hours, compressed into 1-2 weeks with 3-4 hours daily behind the wheel, priced from £645 to £2,200 depending on experience level.

EveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensive
Norwich Rd, Ipswich IP1 4BPView school
ExcelR8

ExcelR8

5(76)

ExcelR8 combines structured instruction across vehicle control, road awareness, and observation skills with flexible scheduling and competitive pricing. A high first-time pass rate reflects their commitment to getting learners test-ready, with both male and female instructors available for manual and automatic lessons.

ManualAutomaticFemale Instructors
Francis Cl, Kesgrave, Ipswich IP5 2GQView school
Fly High Driving Academy

Fly High Driving Academy

5(14)

Fly High Driving Academy combines online video preparation with intensive in-car courses, using an 'Optimal Learning Schedule' developed from expertise in applied psychology and professional training delivery. Every learner starts with a compulsory Assessment and Troubleshooting Training Day (10am–4pm, £[price not stated]) to identify their exact needs, followed by 4–14 full-day intensive or semi-intensive courses tailored to their progress. Residential intensive courses are available for learners nationwide, with accommodation near Ipswich train station and test bookings coordinated at course end.

ManualAutomaticIntensive
Flat 105, Eclipse Court, 1 Barnard Square, Ipswich IP2 8FDView school
Kesgrave School of Motoring

Kesgrave School of Motoring

5(7)
10hrs for £295

10 hours for £295 with this independent school run by David Brabbin, who offers a calm, patient teaching style that puts nervous learners at ease. One-to-one lessons with door-to-door pickup, plus theory test support and Pass Plus courses also available.

ManualIntensiveFemale Instructors
8 Dawson Drift, Kesgrave, Ipswich IP5 2YWView school
UDrive2Day

UDrive2Day

5(4)
Block bookings available

Grade 6 instructors (the highest DSA grade) offering both manual and automatic lessons with block booking discounts available. One and two-hour lessons are on offer, plus intensive courses for those needing to learn quickly, with test day accompaniment in your learning car included.

ManualAutomaticIntensiveTest car available
3 Pickwick Cres, Bury Saint Edmunds IP33 1XSView school
Kingsfleet School of Motoring

Kingsfleet School of Motoring

5(2)
10hrs for £300

Intensive course specialists with a strong track record of first-attempt passes, including several with zero or minimal driver faults. Two-hour lessons at £64 (rising to £68 from January 2026), or £300 for a 10-hour block booking with Pass Plus courses also available. One-to-one instruction with door-to-door service across the local area.

ManualAutomaticIntensive
44 Roman Way, Felixstowe IP11 9NPView school
Drive Suffolk

Drive Suffolk

5(2)

Drive Suffolk offers automatic and manual driving lessons with a team of instructors. The school provides flexible scheduling and a referral program for students.

ManualAutomatic
20 Crooked Creek Rd, Rendlesham, Woodbridge IP12 2GLView school
Gillians School of Motoring

Gillians School of Motoring

5(1)
Block bookings available

Established in 1990, this school is known for excellent pass rates delivered by a patient, friendly instructor. Competitive hourly rates with student discounts and block booking deals available, plus Pass Plus courses and motorway lessons for learners of all ages and experience levels.

ManualFemale Instructors
5 Lanecroft, Woolpit, Bury Saint Edmunds IP30 9RYView school
L on Road Driving School

L on Road Driving School

4.9(143)
Block bookings available

Over 130 five-star Google reviews and 10+ years' experience with a female instructor who specialises in building confidence in nervous drivers. High pass rates with deep familiarity of local test routes, block booking discounts available, and flexible scheduling six days a week including intensive courses for fast-track learning.

ManualEveningsWeekendsIntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car available
Norwich Rd, Ipswich IP1 4BXView school
driveRiches

driveRiches

4.8(17)
Block bookings available

One-to-one manual lessons only, with 5, 7, and 10-day intensive courses available. Mock driving tests using advanced assessor knowledge of the Ipswich test centre help learners prepare above the minimum standard, with collection and drop-off from the train station for students from further afield.

ManualIntensive
6 Foxtail Rd, Ipswich IP3 9RTView school
Fun on Wheels UK

Fun on Wheels UK

4.5(16)

Instructor with 40+ years driving experience and 15+ years coaching, plus Vice Chairman of the National Trailer and Towing Association. Qualified as a mechanic and HGV driver before founding the school in 2005, bringing hands-on expertise in vehicle dynamics and towing. Relaxed, individually tailored lessons focused on building confidence and real-world skills rather than just test technique.

Manual
22 Micklesmere Dr, Ixworth, Bury St Edmunds, Bury Saint Edmunds IP31 2UJView school
The Happy Driver

The Happy Driver

4(2)
Block bookings available

Patient instructor with 15 years' experience and a track record of first-time passes. Competitive hourly rates with block booking discounts available, plus flexible pickup and drop-off arrangements across the area.

Manual
1, Elseys Yard, Risbygate St, Bury Saint Edmunds IP33 3AAView school
Price snapshot

How much do driving lessons cost in Suffolk?

Most learners pay £40–£45 an hour. Under £40 is a good deal, over £50 is at the higher end.

Typical
£44
Most pay
£40–£45
Schools
£35–40
1
£40–45
5
£45–50
3

Based on prices from 9 driving schools in Suffolk.

Intensive courses in Suffolk

Want to pass fast?

11 Suffolk schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.

Suffolk Test Centres and Pass Rates

The standout here is Ipswich with exceptional 63.1% pass rates - its test routes through Suffolk's county town include manageable residential areas and less congested approaches compared to the other centres in this 37,289-test area. Bury St Edmunds and Colchester hover around the mid-40s, while the inclusion of Bury (Manchester) drags the average down with just 40.3% pass rates amid Greater Manchester's challenging urban roads. Women achieved 64.5% at Ipswich, actually outperforming men at 62%, while other centres show the reverse pattern. Automatic drivers reached 54.9% at Ipswich, significantly higher than the 35-43% seen elsewhere, suggesting Ipswich's quieter market town roads with fewer complex junctions favour all driving types.

63%

Ipswich

10,724 tests taken
Women64.5%
Men62.0%
Automatic54.9%
48%

Colchester

9,977 tests taken
Women47.3%
Men48.5%
Automatic42.6%
46%

Bury St Edmunds

8,452 tests taken
Women47.1%
Men44.6%
Automatic40.8%

Areas in Suffolk