Driving Lessons in Farnborough
Farnborough has 11 driving schools, all rated 5 stars, with prices from £45 to £60 per hour (averaging £49). Female driving instructors are available at 3 schools, and 5 schools offer automatic driving lessons. Intensive courses are available at 5 schools for those wanting an accelerated path to their test. The Farnborough test centre has a 59.7% pass rate, while Guildford sits slightly lower at 57.1%.
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Top driving schools in Farnborough by what matters most
The standout school for each of the most-asked questions.
Nick Martin's Driving School
Cheapest manual driving school in Farnborough.
Webbs School of Motoring
Highest-rated manual driving school in Farnborough.
Webbs School of Motoring
Top-rated for automatic driving lessons in Farnborough.
Michelle Hurn Driving School
Top-rated manual driving school with female instructors in Farnborough.
Driving lessons in Farnborough
11 driving schools.
Showing 1–11 of 11 driving schools in Farnborough.
PASS Driver Training
Manual
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.
Road Skills Driving School
Manual and automatic
Road Skills combines local expertise across Hampshire and Surrey with instructors who know test routes inside out near Farnborough, Basingstoke, Winchester, Guildford, Chertsey, and Southampton. Single 90-minute lessons start at £65–£72 depending on transmission and timing, with 12-hour block bookings from £494, plus intensive courses ranging from 10 to 40 hours (£760–£2,140). Multiple five-star reviews highlight first-time passes and patient instruction, with special offers available for NHS staff and college students at £37.50 for the first 6 hours.
Mitchell Driving School
Manual
Husband-and-wife team with 15+ years' experience and advanced motorist credentials, specialising in Coaching for Driver Development to build safer, more confident drivers beyond test standard. £46/hour or £440 for 10 hours, with motorway lessons and refresher courses available. Both instructors prioritise constructive feedback and two-way communication, tailoring lessons to individual learning styles.
Nick Martin's Driving School
Manual and automatic
32 years' experience in trailer towing and car instruction with five-star Google and Facebook reviews. £45/hour for car lessons or £420 for a 10-hour block, with B+E trailer towing courses starting at £150. Nick delivers relaxed, thorough training across manual and automatic vehicles, with the same instructor throughout your course.
Succee'd School of Motoring
Automatic
Teaching since 2010, Gabriella offers automatic driving lessons tailored to each learner's pace and style. Lessons start from £90 for 1.5 hours or £120 for 2 hours, with a 10-hour block deal at £570 (saving £30). Test day support includes a pre-test lesson, use of the school car, and return transport for £140.
Webbs School of Motoring
Manual and automatic
The instructor team brings over 30 years of combined experience, offering flexible lesson structures from ad-hoc two-hour sessions to 10-hour block bookings with discounts, plus intensive courses of 20-25 hours over a fortnight. Specialising in refresher courses and confidence-building for those returning to the road, they also provide Pass Plus lessons and motorway tuition after you've passed your test.
ALB Intensive Driving
Manual and automatic
Specialists in 5-day intensive driving courses with included theory test training, practical lessons, and test car usage—most students pass within two weeks of completing the course. Online theory seminars are pre-booked and accessible throughout your learning, with support continuing until you pass. Both manual and automatic courses available across the UK.
iLearn Safe Driving
Manual
Known for safe driver training woven throughout lessons, with motorway tuition and Pass Plus courses available. Flexible scheduling around college and work commitments, with each lesson tailored to your learning pace. Regular practice in your own car is encouraged to help you progress quickly to test day.
Jay's Driving School
Manual
Grade A instructor with a particular talent for nervous learners, using calm and relaxed teaching techniques tailored to individual needs. Flexible scheduling with pay-as-you-go lessons, block booking discounts, and intensive courses available, plus Pass Plus courses once you've passed your test.
Michelle Hurn Driving School
Manual
Grade A instructor specialising in nervous and first-time drivers with a person-centred approach. Two-hour lessons tailored to build confidence at your own pace, with a first-time pass testimonial on record.
NiKSS Driver Training
Manual
Block booking
Best block deals in Farnborough
Pay for a block of lessons upfront and the hourly rate drops. The best block here saves you £30.
Intensive courses in Farnborough
Want to pass fast?
5 Farnborough schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.
Farnborough Test Centres and Pass Rates
Both centres near Farnborough are strong. The local centre has a pass rate of 60%, well above Britain's average pass rate of 50%, and Guildford isn't far behind at 57%. Their automatic pass rates of 52% and 51% both beat Britain's average automatic pass rate of 45%. The real difference is the wait: about 4½ months at Farnborough against about 2 months at Guildford. If you know Guildford's roads too, it's a sound alternative.
Farnborough
10,482 tests taken · typical wait 4½ monthsGuildford
4,542 tests taken · typical wait 2 months| Test Centre | Pass rate | Tests | Typical wait | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | Manual | Automatic | |||
| Farnborough | 59.7% | 62.6% | 52.2% | 10,482 | 4½ months |
| Guildford | 57.1% | 59.9% | 50.8% | 4,542 | 2 months |