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.

From £20.95/hr·Average £38/hr·Automatic from £41/hr

Swansea's Top Picks

Best Value

Masterdrive Driving Academy

Cheapest manual driving school in Swansea.

4.9
£20.95/hr
Top Rated

Rob Howard School of Motoring

Highest-rated manual driving school in Swansea.

5.0(8 reviews)

Driving Schools in Swansea

21 schools

Uplands School of Motoring

Uplands School of Motoring

From £40/hr·10hrs for £370Save 8%
5.0

Operating since 1984 with all Grade A instructors trained in-house, this school prioritises teaching safe, confident driving rather than just test passes....

ManualAutomaticFemale Instructors
Kinley St, St Thomas, Swansea SA1 8HE
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...

Manual
4 Heol-Y-Goedlan, Rhiwfawr, Cwmllynfell, Swansea SA9 2RJ
Paul Davies Driving School

Paul Davies Driving School

5.0(2)
Manual
Loughor, Swansea SA4 6TY
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...

ManualIntensive
16 Dyffryn Rd, Gorseinon, Swansea SA4 6BB
A2Z of Motoring

A2Z of Motoring

3.2·73.8% 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...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveEvenings & Weekends
Unit 9, Suite 209, Westfield Ind Park, Waunarlydd,, Swansea SA5 4SF
Rob Howard School of Motoring

Rob Howard School of Motoring

5.0(8)
Manual
7 Vivian Ct, Tycoch, Sketty, Swansea SA2 9FA
Masterdrive Driving Academy

Masterdrive Driving Academy

From £20.95/hr·10hrs for £195Save 7%
4.9

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...

ManualEvenings & Weekends
93 Dunvant Rd, Killay, Swansea SA2 7NN
Autolearners

Autolearners

From £42/hr·10hrs for £385Save 8%
4.9

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...

ManualAutomatic
96 Eaton Cres, Swansea SA1 4QP
Victoria's Driving School

Victoria's Driving School

5.0(3)
Manual
31 Brayley Rd, Morriston, Swansea SA6 6DZ
Treboeth driving school

Treboeth driving school

From £45/hr·10hrs for £435Save 3%
5.0

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...

ManualAutomaticIntensive
9 Cae-Pys Rd, Tre-boeth, Swansea SA5 7DR
IHM Driving School

IHM Driving School

From £40/hr·10hrs for £400
4.9

Max delivers structured, tailored lessons covering both Swansea and Llanelli test centre routes to build your confidence before the practical. At £40/hour or...

ManualAutomaticIntensive
91 Broadmead, Killay, Swansea SA2 7EJ
Nigel's School of Motoring

Nigel's School of Motoring

Block bookings available
5.0(6)

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...

ManualIntensive
90 Heol Giedd, Ystradgynlais, Swansea SA9 1LU
Paul Burden Driving School

Paul Burden Driving School

Block bookings available
5.0

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...

Manual
3 Pantyffynnon Rd, Ystradgynlais, Swansea SA9 1EU
Brilliant Driving School

Brilliant Driving School

From £40/hr·10hrs for £325Save 19%
5.0·89% pass rate

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...

ManualIntensiveEvenings & Weekends
1 Bryn Celyn, Llansamlet, Swansea SA7 9SG
Debbie's School of Motoring

Debbie's School of Motoring

From £35/hr·10hrs for £340Save 3%
5.0(4)

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...

Manual
17 Bron Afon, Tircoed Forest Village, Penllergaer, Pontlliw, Swansea SA4 9QY
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...

ManualAutomaticFemale Instructors
Flat 30 Altamar, Swansea SA1 3LW
Alan Whitcombe Driving School

Alan Whitcombe Driving School

From £37/hr·Block bookings available
5.0

Specialising in automatic driving lessons with personalised lesson plans tailored to your pace. Lessons start from £37/hour with discounts available for block...

Automatic
14 Maes-Yr-Haf, Llansamlet, Swansea SA7 9ST
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...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale Instructors
143 Clyndu St, Morriston, Swansea SA6 7BG
Swansea School of Motoring

Swansea School of Motoring

Block bookings available
5.0(1)

Known for welcoming nervous learners with patient instruction and an excellent pass rate. Student discounts and block booking deals available, plus Pass Plus...

ManualIntensive
14 Clos Yr Onnen, Tregof Village, Llansamlet, Swansea SA7 0NX
AWSOM

AWSOM

5.0(8)
Manual
16 Goronwy Rd, Cockett, Swansea SA2 0XG

Block Booking Deals in Swansea

13 schools offer block deals — book in bulk and save.

Best deal — save 19%

Brilliant Driving School

10hrs for £325

£32.50/hr

Save 8%

Autolearners

10hrs for £385

£38.50/hr

Save 7%

Masterdrive Driving Academy

10hrs for £195

£19.50/hr

Save 7%

Uplands School of Motoring

10hrs for £370

£37.00/hr

Save 3%

Debbie's School of Motoring

10hrs for £340

£34.00/hr

IHM Driving School

10hrs for £400

£40.00/hr

Intensive Courses in Swansea

Pass in 1–2 weeks

From£40/hr
9 schools5.0best rated

Swansea Test Centres and Pass Rates

Based on the latest DVSA data, 2024–25 | 2 nearby test centres

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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