Driving Lessons in Swansea

Swansea provides extensive choice with 21 driving schools and 7 independent driving instructors, featuring competitive pricing from an impressive £20.95 to £45 per hour. The schools maintain a solid 4.8-star average rating, with 9 schools offering automatic driving lessons and 4 schools providing female driving instructors, plus 1 independent female driving instructor. Nine schools offer intensive courses, and the local test centre performs well with a 52.1% pass rate.

£38
average price
21
driving schools
7
independent instructors
2
test centres

Driving schools and instructors in Swansea

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Debbie's School of Motoring

Debbie's School of Motoring

5(4)
From £35/hr10hrs for £340Save £10

Grade A instructor with 25 years' experience and an excellent pass rate, specialising in nervous learners and one-to-one tuition. £35/hour or £340 for a 10-hour block, with student discounts available and a special offer of £30 per lesson for your first two lessons. Refresher courses and motorway lessons also on offer.

Manual
17 Bron Afon, Tircoed Forest Village, Penllergaer, Pontlliw, Swansea SA4 9QYView school
Uplands School of Motoring

Uplands School of Motoring

5
From £40/hr10hrs for £370Save £30

Operating since 1984 with all Grade A instructors trained in-house, this school prioritises teaching safe, confident driving rather than just test passes. £40/hour or £370 for a 10-hour block, with specialist courses including motorway, night driving, and Pass Plus available.

ManualAutomaticFemale Instructors
Kinley St, St Thomas, Swansea SA1 8HEView school
Treboeth driving school

Treboeth driving school

5
From £45/hr10hrs for £435Save £15

Flexible pricing from £45/hour for manual lessons or £50/hour for automatic, with substantial savings on block bookings (10 hours at £435 manual, £490 automatic). Intensive courses tailored to experience level, from recent test fails to complete beginners, all including test fees. Motorway and off-road lessons available alongside free theory support.

ManualAutomaticIntensive
9 Cae-Pys Rd, Tre-boeth, Swansea SA5 7DRView school
Brilliant Driving School

Brilliant Driving School

589% pass rate
From £40/hr10hrs for £325Save £75

With 20+ years of combined experience and an 89% pass rate, Brilliant Driving School specialises in managing test-day nerves and tailoring lessons to each learner's pace. Two-hour lessons at £40/hour (or £80 per 2-hour session), with block packages from £325 for 10 hours up to £1,700 for 50 hours. No cancellation fees, and pickup available from home, work, or school.

ManualEveningsWeekendsIntensive
1 Bryn Celyn, Llansamlet, Swansea SA7 9SGView school
Alan Whitcombe Driving School

Alan Whitcombe Driving School

5
From £37/hrBlock bookings available

Specialising in automatic driving lessons with personalised lesson plans tailored to your pace. Lessons start from £37/hour with discounts available for block bookings, and a friendly, patient teaching approach ensures you progress at your own speed.

Automatic
14 Maes-Yr-Haf, Llansamlet, Swansea SA7 9STView school
Masterdrive Driving Academy

Masterdrive Driving Academy

4.9
From £20.95/hr10hrs for £195Save £15

Instructor with 30 years of ADI experience and a high pass rate, running this school since 1990. Lessons from £20.95/hour with substantial block discounts: 10 hours for £195, 20 hours for £380, or 30 hours for £562. New drivers get 3 free hours when booking 3 lessons (2 hours each), plus Pass Plus courses available at £120 for 6 hours.

ManualEveningsWeekends
93 Dunvant Rd, Killay, Swansea SA2 7NNView school
Autolearners

Autolearners

4.9
From £42/hr10hrs for £385Save £35

Grade A instructor with over 30 years' experience, including training for Swansea City Football Players. £42/hour or £80 for a 2-hour lesson, with a 10-hour block at £385. Price-match guarantee ensures you won't find cheaper rates locally; the school reviews competitors weekly and pledges to beat or match any reputable rival.

ManualAutomatic
96 Eaton Cres, Swansea SA1 4QPView school
IHM Driving School

IHM Driving School

4.9
From £40/hr10hrs for £400

Max delivers structured, tailored lessons covering both Swansea and Llanelli test centre routes to build your confidence before the practical. At £40/hour or £400 for a 10-hour block, you get a personal touch from a small, dedicated school with intensive courses available for those aiming to pass quickly.

ManualAutomaticIntensive
91 Broadmead, Killay, Swansea SA2 7EJView school
Divas Driving School

Divas Driving School

4.7
From £44/hr10hrs for £420Save £20

Founded on high demand for female instructors, this school specializes in building confidence through patient, personalized teaching in a relaxed atmosphere. Standard lessons are £44/hour with substantial block discounts: 10 hours for £420, 20 for £750, or 30 for £1,200. Intensive courses (priced from £455 for 10 hours) include the practical test fee and are tailored to individual pace, with a minimum 6-hour weekly commitment.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensiveFemale Instructors
Graig Cwm Celie, Swansea SA6 6PFView school
Nigel's School of Motoring

Nigel's School of Motoring

5(6)
Block bookings available

Grade A instructor with 15+ years' experience and a track record of excellent first-attempt pass rates. New drivers get their first lesson at half price when booking a minimum of 5 hours, making it an affordable entry point. Intensive courses available with flexible 2-hour sessions tailored to your schedule, plus Pass Plus courses and refresher lessons for rebuilding confidence.

ManualIntensive
90 Heol Giedd, Ystradgynlais, Swansea SA9 1LUView school
Swansea School of Motoring

Swansea School of Motoring

5(1)
Block bookings available

Known for welcoming nervous learners with patient instruction and an excellent pass rate. Student discounts and block booking deals available, plus Pass Plus courses and tailor-made intensive courses with free theory test tuition included.

ManualIntensive
14 Clos Yr Onnen, Tregof Village, Llansamlet, Swansea SA7 0NXView school
Paul Burden Driving School

Paul Burden Driving School

5
Block bookings available

High first-time pass rate with a reputation for excellent results. One-to-one lessons tailored to individual ability, plus motorway and Pass Plus courses available. Block booking discounts on 10 or 20-lesson packages with flexible pickup and drop-off from home, school, or workplace.

Manual
3 Pantyffynnon Rd, Ystradgynlais, Swansea SA9 1EUView school
Iwan Williams Driving School

Iwan Williams Driving School

4.9

Best Rated badge holder serving Swansea, Llanelli, and Neath Port Talbot with both male and female instructors. Offers automatic and manual lessons with 24/7 online booking and free text reminders for all lessons.

ManualAutomaticFemale Instructors
Flat 30 Altamar, Swansea SA1 3LWView school
Morriston Driving School

Morriston Driving School

3.7

Instructor with 6+ years' experience and Territorial Army background, including large vehicle training. Specialises in automatic driving lessons, international licence conversions, and learners with physical disabilities; recent students averaged under 30 hours to pass with 0-6 minors. Hourly lessons available with intensive courses on request.

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale Instructors
143 Clyndu St, Morriston, Swansea SA6 7BGView school
A2Z of Motoring

A2Z of Motoring

3.273.8% pass rate

A 50-year-old family-run school with a 73.8% pass rate, significantly above the national average, and 93.3% of pupils would recommend them to friends. Every lesson is tracked against a 34-point syllabus with progress available online 24/7, plus free access to over 2,500 theory revision questions and 150 hazard perception clips. Text reminders before each lesson and automated receipts keep you organised throughout your learning.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensive
Unit 9, Suite 209, Westfield Ind Park, Waunarlydd,, Swansea SA5 4SFView school
Swan Drive

Swan Drive

Instructor since 2019 with a focus on 'road literacy' rather than just test passing, using dash cam footage, tablet diagrams, and progress tracking to build confident drivers for real-world UK roads. Lessons include motorway tuition and complicated areas beyond standard test routes. LGBTQ+ friendly, manual lessons available.

Manual
4 Heol-Y-Goedlan, Rhiwfawr, Cwmllynfell, Swansea SA9 2RJView school
Betterdrive Driving School

Betterdrive Driving School

Block bookings available

Established in 1993, this school emphasises professional instruction and a higher pass rate across the region. Competitive block booking rates and student discounts available, plus Pass Plus courses to build confidence after passing.

ManualIntensive
16 Dyffryn Rd, Gorseinon, Swansea SA4 6BBView school
Rob Howard School of Motoring

Rob Howard School of Motoring

5(8)
Manual
7 Vivian Ct, Tycoch, Sketty, Swansea SA2 9FAView school
AWSOM

AWSOM

5(8)
Manual
16 Goronwy Rd, Cockett, Swansea SA2 0XGView school
Victoria's Driving School

Victoria's Driving School

5(3)
Manual
31 Brayley Rd, Morriston, Swansea SA6 6DZView school
Price snapshot

How much do driving lessons cost in Swansea?

Most learners pay £40–£45 an hour. Under £40 is a good deal, over £50 is at the higher end.

Typical
£41
Most pay
£40–£45
Schools
Under £40
3
£40–45
6

Based on prices from 9 driving schools in Swansea.

Intensive courses in Swansea

Want to pass fast?

9 Swansea schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.

Swansea Test Centres and Pass Rates

Swansea and Llanelli share 14,032 tests from 2024 to 2025, with Swansea slightly ahead at 52.1% despite its challenging city centre hills around Castle Square and the busy seafront routes along Oystermouth Road. Llanelli's 51% reflects its own difficulties with the town centre's narrow streets and approaches to the industrial areas, though both centres perform well above average. Women outperformed men at Swansea with 53.3% versus 51.3%, while Llanelli shows virtual gender parity around 51%. Automatic drivers achieved 48.1% at Llanelli compared to 42.3% at Swansea, suggesting Llanelli's less hilly terrain makes the transmission choice less critical than Swansea's steep gradients around the university area and Townhill approaches.

52%

Swansea

10,590 tests taken
Women53.3%
Men51.3%
Automatic42.3%
51%

Llanelli

3,442 tests taken
Women51.1%
Men50.9%
Automatic48.1%

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