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
BSM
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
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
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
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.
M&A Driving School (Farnham)
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 |