Driving Lessons in Swansea
Swansea's 20 driving schools and seven independent driving instructors provide good coverage across the city, with schools averaging a solid 4.8-star rating. Nine schools offer automatic driving lessons and eight provide intensive courses. Pricing is competitive, ranging from £20.95 to £45 per hour and averaging £38 across the nine schools with published rates. Female driving instructors are available at four schools, and there is one independent female driving instructor. The Swansea test centre records a 48.2% pass rate, while Llanelli performs slightly better at 51%, according to the latest DVSA data.
- £38
- average price
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- driving schools
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- independent instructors
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- test centres
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Showing 1–20 of 27 driving schools and independent instructors in Swansea.
Autolearners
Manual and automatic
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.
Debbie's School of Motoring
Manual
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.
Uplands School of Motoring
Manual and automatic
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.
Treboeth driving school
Manual and automatic
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.
Brilliant Driving School
Manual
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.
Alan Whitcombe Driving School
Automatic
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.
Masterdrive Driving Academy
Manual
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.
IHM Driving School
Manual and automatic
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.
Divas Driving School
Manual and automatic
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.
Swansea School of Motoring
Manual
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.
Paul Burden Driving School
Manual
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.
Iwan Williams Driving School
Manual and automatic
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.
Morriston Driving School
Manual and automatic
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.
A2Z of Motoring
Manual and automatic
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.
Swan Drive
Manual
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.
Betterdrive Driving School
Manual
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.
Elwyn John William Marfell-jones
Manual
Rob Howard School of Motoring
Manual
AWSOM
Manual
Victoria's Driving School
Manual
Block booking
Best block deals in Swansea
Pay for a block of lessons upfront and the hourly rate drops. The best block here saves you £75.
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.
Based on prices from 9 driving schools in Swansea.
Intensive courses in Swansea
Want to pass fast?
8 Swansea schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.
Swansea Test Centres and Pass Rates
Swansea and Llanelli are close, and both have a typical wait of about 1½ months. Llanelli's pass rate of 51% is just above the 50% national average, and Swansea's 48% is just below it. The bigger gap is in automatic tests. Swansea's automatic pass rate of 38% is well under its overall rate and the national automatic figure of 45%, so if you drive an automatic, Llanelli may be worth a look.