Driving Lessons in Surrey
- £42
- average price
- 122
- driving schools
- 228
- independent instructors
- 13
- test centres
Top driving schools in Surrey by what matters most
The standout school for each of the most-asked questions.
Quick Pass Driving School
Cheapest manual driving school in Surrey.
Excellence Driving School
Highest-rated manual driving school in Surrey.
Webbs School of Motoring
Top-rated for automatic driving lessons in Surrey.
Michelle Hurn Driving School
Top-rated manual driving school with female instructors in Surrey.
Driving schools and instructors in Surrey
Positive Evolution
A team of six instructors specialising in automatic lessons in zero-emission electric vehicles (Volvo EX30, Smart #1, Kia Niro EV, Kia EV3), with combined experience spanning over 40 years and multiple Grade A qualifications. £49.50 per hour for 2-hour lessons (£99 for 2 hours) or £47.50 per hour in a 10-hour block (£475 total), plus access to the Total Drive app for progress tracking and mock tests as standard.
Pedals2Pass Driving
Chris prioritises quality over quantity, structuring every lesson to get you to test standard in the shortest timeframe. Manual lessons at £40/hour or automatic at £45/hour, with intensive courses available. Multiple five-star reviews highlight his patient, organised approach and local test route expertise, with recent students passing first time or with minimal faults.
Stuarts Driving School
Family-run school established 40 years ago with six instructors and a reputation for personal service. £45/hour for standard lessons, or £420 for a 10-hour block deal. Pass Plus courses also available.
PASS Driver Training
Grade A instructor with 12 years' local experience and proven success at the Farnborough test centre. Two-hour lessons at £45/hour, or £430 for 10 hours, £840 for 20 hours, and £40/hour for 40-hour blocks. Welcomes nervous and anxious learners, with motorway training and Pass Plus courses also available.
Banstead School of Motoring
Family-run school established in 1999 with over 20 years' experience and an extremely high first-time pass rate. Lessons start at £40/hour with block deals from £390 for 10 hours, plus test car hire for £95 including a pre-test lesson. Only automatic driving lessons available, with flexible scheduling and competitive upfront pricing with no hidden increases.
Drive Wisely Driving School
95% first-time pass rate with a patient, personalized approach to learning. Lessons start at £38/hour for single bookings (2-hour minimum at £76), dropping to £33/hour with a 30-hour block at £990. Specialized training includes night driving, motorway, and intensive courses, all available with flexible scheduling.
Learn with Lyford
Independent instructor with a background in training and team management, bringing a structured yet personable approach to lessons. First two hours charged at £40/hour, with complimentary access to Theory Test Pro, learner videos, and printed handouts. Flexible scheduling Monday to Friday plus weekends creates a relaxed learning environment without compromising on safety and responsibility.
MJ's Driving School
First-time pass rate above the national average with experienced instructors trained to handle London's busy traffic. Lessons at £37.50/hour (minimum 2 hours) or block deals from £365 for 10 hours, with test car hire at £125 and no extra charges for evenings or weekends. Motorway instruction, Pass Plus courses, and refresher lessons also available.
Camberley Driving School
Grade A instructor with 15+ years' experience and a proven track record of high pass rates. Semi-intensive courses available at £39/hour, with a price-match guarantee on any realistic competitor quote. Pass Plus courses also available at £240 for 6 one-hour sessions, and test day tuition can be arranged in the school's car.
Make The Grade Driving School
An 83% first-time pass rate in 2019, nearly double the national average, backed by strong testimonials including a Chelsea FC youth player. £47/hour or £450 for a 10-hour block, with motorway lessons at £50/hour and refresher lessons at £48/hour. Local instructors cover pick-up and drop-off across the area, and every pupil receives a mock test before their practical.
Automatic Driving Tuition Kevin Burden
Grade A instructor with over 35 years' experience, particularly welcoming to nervous and elderly drivers. £45/hour or £425 for a 10-hour block, with Pass Plus courses also available and theory test guidance included.
Dens Driving School
A 30-year institution in Thames Ditton with instructors boasting up to 35 years' experience and consistently high pass rates. £48/hour or £460 for a 10-hour block, with motorway tuition and refresher courses included. Instructors know all local test routes inside out, so you'll practise exactly what the examiner might ask.
Surrey Downs Driving Academy
£20–£22.50 for a first 2-hour lesson (weekday/weekend), then £40–£45 per hour for standard lessons, or £39–£44 per hour with a 10-hour prepaid block. Female-led school with 20+ years' experience, known for patient, confidence-building instruction particularly suited to nervous learners. Test car hire available at £39–£44 per hour with full support on test day, plus Pass Plus courses to reduce insurance premiums.
Kingston Driving School
Tolworth Test Centre specialist with deep local knowledge of test routes and common learner challenges. Mr. Ergun Cakmak teaches with a calm, personalised approach focused on building real confidence rather than rushing to test day, and offers Turkish and Hindi instruction alongside English. Lessons are £40–£45 per hour depending on your area, with intensive courses, mock tests, and motorway training also available.
Eleven Eleven Driving School
Instructor with 22 years of driving experience across Europe and hazardous conditions, teaching since 2012 with consistently excellent reviews praising patience and teaching quality. Two-hour lessons at £40 (introductory) or £80 standard, with 10-hour packages at £700 (£35/hour) and test car hire available for £150. Focus on longer lessons to accelerate progress, with personalised lesson plans and mock tests included.
Expert Drive
Expert Drive offers flexible pay-as-you-go lessons at £42/hour or block deals from £400 for 10 hours, with 2-hour sessions available at £82. Test day car hire costs £150, and Pass Plus courses are £300 (deposit £145). They handle theory test booking and practical test preparation to streamline your entire learning journey.
Guildomatic
Guildomatic offers calm, structured lessons across Guildford with pricing from £48/hour for single sessions, or £300 for a five-session beginner package at 1.5 hours each. January special brings 1.5-hour sessions down to £60, and refresher lessons are available at £50/hour for returning drivers.
A 2 B Driving School
A 2 B Driving School offers lessons tailored to beginners and test-ready drivers in modern, dual-controlled cars. At £48 per hour, or £450 for 10 hours and £880 for 20 hours, they also provide motorway lessons, mock tests, and refresher courses. Test day includes 1 hour of preparation plus car use for £120.
RMC Driving School
Patient, professional instructor offering 1.5 or 2-hour lessons at £47.50 weekdays, £50 weekends, with a brand new manual Ford Fiesta. Specialised courses include a 2-hour motorway confidence session (£100) and Pass Plus at £285, which can save new drivers hundreds on insurance.
Start-Driving School
Run by Dareth Ball with 10+ years' experience and some of the higher pass rates in the area. Lessons at £45/hour or £430 for a 10-hour block, with flexible payment in card or cash.
Block booking
Best block deals in Surrey
Pay for a block of lessons upfront and the hourly rate drops. The best block here saves you £200.
How much do driving lessons cost in Surrey?
Most learners pay £45–£50 an hour. Under £45 is a good deal, over £55 is at the higher end.
Based on prices from 65 driving schools in Surrey.
Intensive courses in Surrey
Want to pass fast?
49 Surrey schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.
Surrey Test Centres and Pass Rates
This sprawling 14-centre area covers 122,077 tests from 2024 to 2025, ranging from Farnborough's excellent 58.3% pass rates on Hampshire's quieter roads to Crawley's challenging 40.1% with its complex town centre roundabouts and Gatwick Airport traffic. The mix includes both London centres facing urban congestion around Southall and Mitcham, plus genuine Surrey locations like Guildford with its historic one-way system and steep Castle Street. Gender differences are generally modest, though men edge ahead at most centres, reaching 60.8% at Farnborough versus women's 55.6%. Automatic pass rates peak at 52.9% in Farnborough, while the challenging London fringes like Crawley and Greenford see automatics struggling around 35-38%, suggesting rural Surrey roads are much more forgiving than the urban environments.
Farnborough
8,041 tests takenTolworth (London)
9,241 tests takenGuildford
5,032 tests takenIsleworth (Fleming Way)
12,106 tests takenChertsey (London)
8,669 tests takenUxbridge (London)
7,378 tests takenRedhill Aerodrome
4,619 tests takenMorden (London)
16,260 tests takenYeading (London)
6,289 tests takenSouthall (London)
6,461 tests taken| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farnborough | 55.6% | 60.8% | 52.9% | 58.3% | 8,041 |
| Tolworth (London) | 50.8% | 55.6% | 50.7% | 53.3% | 9,241 |
| Guildford | 50.8% | 52.6% | 45.3% | 51.8% | 5,032 |
| Isleworth (Fleming Way) | 49.3% | 53.8% | 49.7% | 51.8% | 12,106 |
| Chertsey (London) | 50.4% | 50.2% | 44.7% | 50.3% | 8,669 |
| Uxbridge (London) | 49.1% | 49.8% | 48.0% | 49.6% | 7,378 |
| Redhill Aerodrome | 47.8% | 50.7% | 44.1% | 49.4% | 4,619 |
| Morden (London) | 46.2% | 51.1% | 47.9% | 48.8% | 16,260 |
| Yeading (London) | 44.2% | 48.0% | 47.2% | 46.9% | 6,289 |
| Southall (London) | 43.2% | 47.8% | 43.5% | 46.2% | 6,461 |