Driving Lessons in Surrey

Surrey's 121 driving schools and 226 independent driving instructors provide extensive coverage across the county, from Guildford to Croydon. Schools average a strong 4.8-star rating, with pricing typically around £43 per hour where listed (ranging from £33 to £60). Automatic driving lessons are available at 56 schools, female driving instructors at 22 schools, and intensive courses at 49 schools. There are also 67 independent female driving instructors operating throughout the county. Test centre pass rates vary widely across the region: Farnborough leads at 59.7% and Guildford at 57.1%, while Crawley (42.7%) and Greenford (41.4%) present tougher conditions, according to 2025-26 DVSA data.

£43
average price
121
driving schools
226
independent instructors
14
test centres

Driving lessons in Surrey

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Mitchell Driving School

Mitchell Driving School

Manual

5
From £45/hr10hrs for £440Save £10

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.

Female InstructorsTest car available
5A Windsor Rd, Farnborough GU14 6QZView school
LEAP Driving Centre

LEAP Driving Centre

Manual and automatic

5
From £41/hr10hrs for £395Save £15

Over 10 years of experience with a team of 8 hand-picked instructors and 1,500+ graduates. Automatic lessons at £41/hour or manual at £44/hour, with 10-hour block deals from £395 (automatic) or £425 (manual), plus 20-hour courses available. Pick-up and drop-off service included with flexible scheduling across 9 locations.

EveningsWeekends
29 E Ring, The Cardinals, Tongham, Farnham GU10 1EEView school
New Malden Driving School

New Malden Driving School

Manual

5
From £37/hr10hrs for £360Save £10

Instructor Saverio focuses on building confident, safe drivers rather than just test-passing techniques, with multiple five-star reviews praising his patience and professionalism. Lessons start at £37/hour, with a 10-hour block at £360 or an 8-hour test preparation package at £410 including guidance for exam day.

Sungate House, New Malden KT3 4AJView school
Ian Roger Driver Training

Ian Roger Driver Training

Manual and automatic

5
From £45/hrBlock bookings available

Former Armed Forces member trained in adult coaching techniques by LDC, offering automatic lessons at £47/hour or £70 for 1.5 hours, with 2-hour sessions at £90. Block deals available (10 and 20-hour packages with £20 savings), plus intensive 30-hour courses ideal for those needing to pass quickly. Lessons conducted in a calm, relaxed manner with emphasis on making pupils feel at ease.

Intensive
Aldershot GU11 1TWView school
Kings Driving Centre

Kings Driving Centre

Manual and automatic

5
10hrs for £365

Founded by experienced driving instructors, Kings Driving Centre specialises in helping learners overcome driving anxiety and master specific manoeuvres like parallel parking. Block packages start at £365 for 10 hours, £700 for 20 hours, and £1,050 for 30+ hours, with test car usage available to reduce test day stress.

EveningsWeekendsIntensiveTest car available
St Philip's Rd, Surbiton KT6 4DUView school
Robina's Motoring School

Robina's Motoring School

Automatic

5
From £55/hrBlock bookings available

Run by an ex-driving examiner since 2001, this school specialises in nervous pupils and Pass Plus courses. Two-hour lessons at £110 or single hours from £85, with block packages available from 5 to 30 hours. Lessons taught in English, Urdu, and Punjabi.

Female Instructors
Speaks Urdu, Punjabi
129 Brookfield, Woking GU21 3AEView school

Autopass

Manual and automatic

5
From £42/hr10hrs for £405Save £15

Established for over 30 years with hand-picked instructors selected for exceptionally high pass rates and customer service. £42/hour or £405 for a 10-hour block, plus intensive courses ranging from 20 hours (£830) to 30 hours (£1,175) designed for different experience levels. Off-road track training at Dunsfold Park and electric vehicle lessons also available.

IntensiveTest car available
Hunts Farm, Guildford GU3 3HXView school
SEYA Driving School

SEYA Driving School

Manual

595% pass rate
From £45/hr10hrs for £420Save £30

Sendilkumar brings 4+ years of experience and a perfect 5.0-star Google rating (31 reviews) with a 95% first-time pass rate. Pay-as-you-go lessons at £45/hour or £90 for 2 hours, with block deals offering better value: £420 for 10 hours or £800 for 20 hours. Theory and hazard perception training are included, plus motorway and refresher lessons available.

EveningsWeekendsIntensive
11A Broom Way, Blackwater, Camberley GU17 9DJView school
Nick Martin's Driving School

Nick Martin's Driving School

Manual and automatic

5
From £45/hr10hrs for £420Save £30

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.

Intensive
186 Farnborough Rd, Farnborough GU14 7JLView school
Alan's Driving Tuition

Alan's Driving Tuition

Manual

574% pass rate
From £50/hr10hrs for £480Save £20

74% pass rate, well above the national average of 48.6%, backed by a structured lesson programme so you know your full schedule upfront. £50/hour on weekdays or £480 for a 10-hour block, with Pass Plus courses and motorway lessons also available. 10 years' experience with a background in one-to-one coaching and management, focused on making lessons enjoyable while building safe driving skills.

EveningsWeekends
31 Tolpuddle Way, Yateley GU46 6BHView school
Excel School of Motoring

Excel School of Motoring

Manual

4.9(94)
From £37.50/hr12hrs for £420Save £30

Specialist training for less confident learners with patient instructors and structured lessons following the DSA syllabus. £37.50 per hour (2-hour minimum) or £35 per hour in a 12-hour block (£420 total); intensive courses from £710 for 20 hours up to £1500 for 40 hours. Free pick-up from home, work or college, plus free assessment lessons with any booked course.

Intensive
46 Sandringham Rd, Worcester Park KT4 8UJView school
A3 Driving School

A3 Driving School

Manual and automatic

4.9
From £37/hr10hrs for £360Save £10

£37/hour for manual or £38/hour for automatic, with 10-hour blocks at £360 (manual) or £370 (automatic) and no extra charges for evenings or weekends. New drivers get their first 5 hours for £170 on either transmission, plus intensive courses from 24 to 36 hours if you need to learn quickly. Test car hire available at £120, and Pass Plus courses also on offer.

EveningsWeekendsIntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car available
18 The Broadway, Tolworth, Surbiton KT6 7HNView school
Succee'd School of Motoring

Succee'd School of Motoring

Automatic

4.9
From £60/hr10hrs for £570Save £30

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.

EveningsWeekendsFemale InstructorsTest car available
Flat 20 Whetstone Rd, Farnborough GU14 9THView school
Hamilton School of Motoring

Hamilton School of Motoring

Manual and automatic

4.9
From £46/hr10hrs for £440Save £20

Established over 12 years ago with a reputation for supporting nervous drivers. Manual lessons at £44/hour or £425 for 10 hours; automatic at £45/hour or £435 for 10 hours. Test day car hire costs £120 (manual) or £130 (automatic) within a 3-mile radius, with motorway instruction and Pass Plus courses also available.

IntensiveTest car available
5 Station Rd, Chessington KT9 1AXView school
Roundabout Driving

Roundabout Driving

Manual

4.9
From £45/hr10hrs for £440Save £10

Registered with the Queen Elizabeth's Foundation to teach disabled drivers and deaf students, with proven expertise in international drivers from the USA. £45/hour or £440 for a 10-hour block, plus Pass Plus courses at £150 for three double sessions covering motorway, city, and rural driving. Test day car hire available for £100, and free access to theory test training materials included.

Test car available
120 Havers Ave, Hersham, Walton-on-Thames KT12 4NEView school
The Only Way Is Auto

The Only Way Is Auto

Automatic

4.9
From £40/hr10hrs for £200Save £200

£60 for 1.5-hour lessons or £80 for 2-hour lessons, with 10-hour blocks at £200 and £400 respectively. The only automatic driving school within the M25, run by Graham Watson (an approved instructor for over 12 years who has taught celebrities including Premier League footballers), with an excellent pass rate and one-to-one tuition guaranteed. Test car hire available for £100 including pre-test practice and transport to test centres at Tolworth, Morden, Guildford, and Redhill Aerodrome.

EveningsWeekendsTest car available
Garrison Ln, Chessington KT9 2LBView school
PDS Driving School

PDS Driving School

Manual

4.988% pass rate
From £48/hr10hrs for £370Save £110

An outstanding 88% pass rate puts this school in the top 5% nationally, significantly above the 44% average. Specialising in manual lessons only, they emphasise the skill and confidence-building that comes with learning clutch control and gear changes. Single lessons at £48/hour, or block deals from £360 for 10 hours (£36/hour) with flexible scheduling and 24-hour cancellation waiver.

1 Woodroyd Gardens, Horley RH6 7LPView school
Mini Driving School

Mini Driving School

Manual

4.9
From £42/hr10hrs for £410Save £10

£42 per hour or £410 for a 10-hour block, with a generous introductory offer of 5 hours for £170 for new drivers. Motorway lessons available at £50/hour, and Pass Plus courses at £360. Pricing stays the same for evenings and weekends, making it flexible for learners with busy schedules.

EveningsWeekends
13 Malthouse Ln, Horley RH6 8FYView school
NENA Driving School

NENA Driving School

Manual and automatic

4.9
From £37.50/hr12hrs for £432Save £18

NENA Driving School offers competitive hourly rates at £37.50 per hour, with intensive courses ranging from 12 to 36 hours (£432–£1,260) and a 2-hour refresher option at £85. Beyond standard lessons, they provide motorway, nighttime, and Pass Plus courses in modern dual-control cars with flexible scheduling to suit your pace.

Intensive
11 Charnwood Cl, New Malden KT3 3PSView school
LetsDrive

LetsDrive

Manual

4.9
From £48/hr

High first-time pass rate with hundreds of successful students across the region. Lessons start on quiet roads in Farnham before progressing to busier areas in Farnborough or Guildford, matched to your test location. One-hour lessons at £48 or two-hour sessions at £96, with a focus on consistent weekly booking to maintain learning momentum.

20 Upper Way, Farnham GU9 8RGView school
Price snapshot

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.

Typical
£44
Most pay
£45–£50
Schools
£30–35
1
£35–40
18
£40–45
21
£45–50
25
£50–55
2
£55–60
3

Based on prices from 70 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

Surrey has 14 centres in and around it, so the range is wide. Farnborough leads with a pass rate of 60%, well above the 50% national average, and has the best automatic pass rate in the area at 52%. Guildford is also strong at 57%. Greenford, at 41%, and Crawley, at 43%, both rank among the lowest tenth of centres in Britain, while Southall is a little below average at 45%. Typical waits run from less than a month at Yeading to about 5½ months at Tolworth. If you're learning near Crawley, it's worth asking whether a stronger centre is realistic for you.

60%

Farnborough

10,482 tests taken · typical wait 4½ months
Manual pass rate62.6%
Automatic pass rate52.2%
57%

Guildford

4,542 tests taken · typical wait 2 months
Manual pass rate59.9%
Automatic pass rate50.8%
54%

Redhill Aerodrome

5,408 tests taken · typical wait 3 months
Manual pass rate56.0%
Automatic pass rate49.7%
54%

Tolworth (London)

10,164 tests taken · typical wait 5½ months
Manual pass rate56.1%
Automatic pass rate49.9%
53%

Chertsey (London)

9,082 tests taken · typical wait 5 months
Manual pass rate55.5%
Automatic pass rate47.3%
53%

Yeading (London)

6,735 tests taken · typical wait less than a month
Manual pass rate53.2%
Automatic pass rate51.9%
52%

Uxbridge (London)

6,051 tests taken · typical wait 4 months
Manual pass rate53.4%
Automatic pass rate50.3%
51%

Morden (London)

15,770 tests taken · typical wait 4½ months
Manual pass rate51.8%
Automatic pass rate49.8%
51%

Slough (London)

10,509 tests taken · typical wait 5 months
Manual pass rate53.9%
Automatic pass rate46.3%
50%

Isleworth (Fleming Way)

12,687 tests taken · typical wait 5 months
Manual pass rate52.3%
Automatic pass rate47.8%

Areas in Surrey