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
Top driving schools in Surrey by what matters most
The standout school for each of the most-asked questions.
My Four Wheels
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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BSM
Manual and automatic
Over 100 years of experience teaching learners across the UK with hundreds of instructors nationwide. Many pupils pass their practical test in 50 hours or fewer, and BSM focuses on getting you to test standard at your own pace rather than rushing through intensive courses. Pricing varies by location; contact for quotes and book lessons online.
Luv2Drive
Manual
Patient instructor focused on nervous learners, offering one-to-one lessons in a calm environment to build confidence for today's traffic conditions. Excellent first-time pass rate with block booking discounts available, plus theory test support and special offers for beginners.
Steer2Freedom
Manual
Student-focused driving school offering special discounts and flexible scheduling around your studies. Intensive courses available for those with tight deadlines, plus block booking deals and Pass Plus tuition to improve skills post-test. Flexible collection and drop-off points make lessons convenient around a busy timetable.
Direct Route Driving School
Manual
Nearly 30 years' experience with 2,500+ passes and 40,000+ lesson hours delivered by a Grade 6 instructor. Lesley creates a calm, patient environment particularly suited to nervous drivers, and student reviews consistently praise her reliability and friendly approach. One of the cheapest instructors in the area, with a 5% student discount available.
Paul Mills
Manual
Kay Ali Driving School
Manual
Graduate at Driving
Manual
AP Driving
Manual
Giles Driving School Frimley
Manual
Two pedals
Manual
iDrive Driving School
Manual
Alpha Driving School
Manual
Chris Kingsley Driving School
Manual
M&A Driving School (Farnham)
Manual
Amigo Driving school
Manual
GR8 Drivers Driving School
Manual
Rich's Driving School (RDS)
Manual
Blakes Driving School Epsom
Manual
Ask Geeves 2 Drive
Manual
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 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.
Farnborough
10,482 tests taken · typical wait 4½ monthsGuildford
4,542 tests taken · typical wait 2 monthsRedhill Aerodrome
5,408 tests taken · typical wait 3 monthsTolworth (London)
10,164 tests taken · typical wait 5½ monthsChertsey (London)
9,082 tests taken · typical wait 5 monthsYeading (London)
6,735 tests taken · typical wait less than a monthUxbridge (London)
6,051 tests taken · typical wait 4 monthsMorden (London)
15,770 tests taken · typical wait 4½ monthsSlough (London)
10,509 tests taken · typical wait 5 monthsIsleworth (Fleming Way)
12,687 tests taken · typical wait 5 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 |
| Redhill Aerodrome | 53.9% | 56.0% | 49.7% | 5,408 | 3 months |
| Tolworth (London) | 53.6% | 56.1% | 49.9% | 10,164 | 5½ months |
| Chertsey (London) | 52.9% | 55.5% | 47.3% | 9,082 | 5 months |
| Yeading (London) | 52.8% | 53.2% | 51.9% | 6,735 | Less than a month |
| Uxbridge (London) | 52.3% | 53.4% | 50.3% | 6,051 | 4 months |
| Morden (London) | 51.0% | 51.8% | 49.8% | 15,770 | 4½ months |
| Slough (London) | 50.8% | 53.9% | 46.3% | 10,509 | 5 months |
| Isleworth (Fleming Way) | 50.4% | 52.3% | 47.8% | 12,687 | 5 months |