Driving Lessons in Bury Saint Edmunds

Bury Saint Edmunds has 11 driving schools and 35 independent driving instructors serving the area. Five schools offer automatic driving lessons, and 2 provide female driving instructors, while there are 7 independent female driving instructors available. Lesson prices range from £45 to £50 per hour where listed, and schools maintain a 4.4-star average rating. The local test centre has a 46.2% pass rate based on the latest DVSA data (2025-26).

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Driving lessons in Bury Saint Edmunds

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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
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
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
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
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
Bury St Edmunds Automatic & Manual Driving School

Bury St Edmunds Automatic & Manual Driving School

3(2)

No pricing, pass rates, or instructor details are provided on this website, making it difficult to assess value or teaching quality. Contact them directly to discuss lesson costs, availability, and what sets their instruction apart.

ManualAutomatic
2 Streetfield Cl, Shimpling, Bury Saint Edmunds IP29 4HZView school
Bury St Edmunds Automatic & Manual Driving School

Bury St Edmunds Automatic & Manual Driving School

2.3(3)

Serves learners across a wide area including Brandon, Thetford, Mildenhall, Sudbury, Newmarket and Glemsford. Both automatic and manual lessons available, though specific pricing and instructor details are not listed on the website.

ManualAutomatic
34 Hatter St, Bury Saint Edmunds IP33, UKView school
Tim Rice A.D.I

Tim Rice A.D.I

5(42)
Manual
8 Riverside Ct, Meadow, Bury St Edmunds, Bury Saint Edmunds IP32 6AUView school
Pass Act Driving School

Pass Act Driving School

5(8)
Manual
Northumberland Ave, Bury St Edmunds, Bury Saint Edmunds IP32 6LPView school
The Ultimate Driving Academy

The Ultimate Driving Academy

4.9(178)
Manual
2 Spinning Ln, Bury Saint Edmunds IP32 6FFView school

Alan Anderson

Tommy Andrew Sore

Clement Asare

Philip Beckley

Trevor Brigden

Jeremy Chadwick

Donna Cocksedge

Female ADI

Mark Cooper

Guy Cormack

Lee David Moye

Tristan Eales

Julie Elliott

Female ADI

John Eric Stubbings

David George Wright

Raymond Giles

Gavin Hale

Lee Kendall

Sarah Louise Kendall

Female ADI

Tracey Lynda Satchell

Female ADI

Christopher Martyn Wharf

Block booking

Best block deals in Bury Saint Edmunds

Pay for a block of lessons upfront and the hourly rate drops. The best block here saves you £40.

  1. Motoring 2 Day

    £96020 hrs

    £48/hr£50/hr

    Save £40

Intensive courses in Bury Saint Edmunds

Want to pass fast?

2 Bury Saint Edmunds schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.

Bury Saint Edmunds Test Centres and Pass Rates

Bury St Edmunds is a single centre where 8,702 tests were taken between 2025 and 2026, recording a 46.2% pass rate slightly below the national average. Women achieved 48% compared to 44.7% for men, and automatic tests came in at 40.1%. The roads around Bury St Edmunds include the medieval town centre with narrow lanes and the busier A14 approaches that require confident dual carriageway work. The wait here is 11 weeks.

46%

Bury St Edmunds

8,702 tests taken · 11 week wait
Women48.0%
Men44.7%
Automatic40.1%

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