Driving Lessons in Surrey
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- average price
- 122
- driving schools
- 228
- independent instructors
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- test centres
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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 lessons in Surrey
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Andrew's Driving School
Grade A and B instructors with over 18 years' experience each, backed by dozens of first-time pass testimonials. Lessons at £36/hour with student discounts and competitive block booking rates, plus intensive courses, Pass Plus, motorway training, and test preparation for foreign license holders.
Pri-Plus School of Motoring
Pri-Plus operates a network of instructors across the south coast with flexible pricing: £45/hour, £68 for 1.5 hours, or £90 for 2-hour lessons, plus a first lesson free when you book 10 hours in advance (£405 total). Test car hire costs £170 and includes 2 hours' practice beforehand, use of a dual-controlled car on test day, and examiner debrief. Intensive courses run from £180 per day up to £900 for five days, with Pass Plus courses also available at £300 for six hours.
Learn with Lloyd
£39/hour or £360 for 10 hours, with your first lesson completely free. Lloyd has 25 years' local experience and knows the test routes inside out; block bookings over 10 hours include a mock driving test at no extra cost, plus a test car available for £78.
Kam School of Motoring
Independent instructor with a strong track record of first-time passes, including students passing within 20 lessons. Weekday lessons from £37/hour or £360 for a 10-hour block; weekend rates at £40/hour or £390 for 10 hours. Mock tests, Pass Plus courses, and motorway tuition also available.
AAA STAR Driving School
£40 per hour with a 90%+ first-time pass rate backed by 7+ years of instructor experience. Ganesh passed his test on the first attempt and earned praise for being one of the safest drivers his assessor had seen; he now runs this family business with intensive courses ranging from 12 to 36 hours (£480–£1,440) plus Pass Plus and motorway lessons available.
Excellence Driving School
Founded by Ridvan Selimi, Excellence Driving School prioritises quality over quantity, rejecting the slow-progress teaching methods some instructors use for financial gain. Learn in a Volkswagen Polo with great visibility and easy manoeuvrability, supported by a bespoke approach tailored to your needs and pace. Discounted block bookings are available; contact for pricing and a no-hassle consultation.
Webbs School of Motoring
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
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
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.
Tolworth Driving School
Grade A instructors with a 92% pass rate across 500+ students, specializing in Tolworth Test Centre routes and nervous driver support. Two-hour lessons at £75 (manual or automatic), 10-hour blocks at £365, or intensive courses from £650 to £1,850. Test day car hire and mock tests available to ensure you're test-ready.
Rimmers Driving School
19 years' experience with a track record of first-time passes and strong student testimonials praising calm, patient teaching. 1.5-hour lessons at £70 or block deals from £400 for 9 hours, with test car hire at £160 including one hour's practice and test fee.
Jay's Driving School
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.
Prepare to Pass Driving School
Instructor Nour has built a reputation for transforming nervous learners into confident drivers, with multiple five-star reviews praising his patient, supportive teaching style and first-time pass results. The school focuses on building real driving skills rather than just test technique, tailoring every lesson to your pace and personality. Services include automatic lessons, motorway training, Pass Plus courses, and refresher lessons for returning drivers.
Molesey Driving School
Established in 2007, this school builds strong local reputation with 90% of pupils coming via recommendation. They handle everything from beginner lessons to motorway tuition, confidence building, and UK licence conversions in a calm, supportive environment.
Road Skills Driving School
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.
Bas Fountain Driving
Independent instructor since 2020 with over a decade of experience teaching nervous drivers and learners of all abilities. Offers intensive courses, motorway tuition, and Pass Plus alongside standard lessons, with flexible scheduling Monday to Saturday to fit your timetable. Based in Camberley with local expertise across the Blackwater Valley, using Farnborough test centre which has a strong pass rate.
Brad's Driving School
Brad's Driving School guarantees weekly 1.5 to 2-hour lessons at £70–£90 per lesson, with a calm, structured approach covering the full DVSA syllabus plus skills beyond the test. Mock tests (£90 for 2 hours including a 45-minute session at local test centres) help gauge readiness, while motorway and refresher lessons are also available. Free access to their learning portal and a simple booking system with no fees make progression straightforward.
Acorn Driving
Established since 1988, Acorn Driving is a family-run operation representing advanced instructors with strong pass rates across the region. Flexible options range from hourly lessons to intensive courses tailored to your pace, plus semi-intensive and quick pass courses for those close to test standard. In-car theory tuition and Pass Plus courses also available; contact for current pricing and weekly promotions.
Eco Driving School
89.47% first-time pass rate in 2025 with a focus on safe and ecological driving techniques. Manual lessons only, serving Hampton and surrounding areas. Contact Jules on 07867 792865 or enquire online to book.
RSM Driving School
Grade A school emphasizing road-ready training on public streets rather than quiet practice areas, so you're prepared for real driving conditions. Flexible hours suit both new drivers and busy professionals, with refresher courses and theory test lessons also available alongside automatic and manual training.
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Ayub Ahmed Khan
Raymond Alfred Owen
Malik Ali
Laily Alkozai
Nigel Allen
Emily Amoss
Ian Andrew Sedgwick
Tracey Ann Edgell
Paul Ashley Chamberlain
Amina Ashraf
Azeem Ashraf
David Askew
Zahir Aslam
Sohail Ayub
Andrew Baber
Block booking
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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
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49 Surrey schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.
Surrey Test Centres and Pass Rates
Farnborough has the highest pass rate at 59.7%, with men at 61.7% and women at 57.6%, and the wait is 16 weeks. Guildford is close behind at 57.1% with a 10 week wait, and the roads around Guildford involve steep hills, narrow lanes on the approaches, and some fast dual carriageways where lane discipline is tested. Tolworth, Chertsey and Redhill Aerodrome all sit in the low to mid 50s, while Slough is at 50.8% with the shortest wait at just 6 weeks. The roads around Crawley are a mix of busy town centre routes and the A23 corridor with multiple lanes and heavy traffic, and it has the lowest pass rate at 42.7%. Across the 13 centres, 118,500 tests were taken between 2025 and 2026, one of the largest volumes anywhere. Automatic learners range from 39% at Crawley to 52.2% at Farnborough.
Farnborough
10,482 tests taken · 16 week waitGuildford
4,542 tests taken · 10 week waitRedhill Aerodrome
5,408 tests taken · 10 week waitTolworth (London)
10,164 tests taken · 10 week waitChertsey (London)
9,082 tests taken · 16 week waitYeading (London)
6,735 tests taken · 13 week waitUxbridge (London)
6,051 tests taken · 12 week waitMorden (London)
15,770 tests taken · 14 week waitSlough (London)
10,509 tests taken · 6 week waitIsleworth (Fleming Way)
12,687 tests taken · 16 week wait| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests | Wait |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farnborough | 57.6% | 61.7% | 52.2% | 59.7% | 10,482 | 16 weeks |
| Guildford | 55.6% | 58.2% | 50.8% | 57.1% | 4,542 | 10 weeks |
| Redhill Aerodrome | 52.8% | 54.8% | 49.7% | 53.9% | 5,408 | 10 weeks |
| Tolworth (London) | 51.0% | 55.8% | 49.9% | 53.6% | 10,164 | 10 weeks |
| Chertsey (London) | 51.9% | 53.8% | 47.3% | 52.9% | 9,082 | 16 weeks |
| Yeading (London) | 50.0% | 54.0% | 51.9% | 52.8% | 6,735 | 13 weeks |
| Uxbridge (London) | 49.2% | 54.1% | 50.3% | 52.3% | 6,051 | 12 weeks |
| Morden (London) | 49.1% | 52.7% | 49.8% | 51.0% | 15,770 | 14 weeks |
| Slough (London) | 46.8% | 54.1% | 46.3% | 50.8% | 10,509 | 6 weeks |
| Isleworth (Fleming Way) | 48.0% | 52.3% | 47.8% | 50.4% | 12,687 | 16 weeks |