Driving Lessons in Swansea
Swansea offers solid choice with 21 driving schools and 7 independent driving instructors, including 4 schools with female driving instructors and 1 independent female driving instructor. Nine schools offer automatic driving lessons and the same number provide intensive courses, with pricing ranging from £20.95 to £45 per hour across those that publish rates. The local test centre has a 48.2% pass rate, while nearby Llanelli performs slightly better at 51%.
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Driving lessons in Swansea
20 driving schools and 7 independent instructors.
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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
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8 Swansea schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.
Swansea Test Centres and Pass Rates
Swansea saw 16,755 tests between 2025 and 2026 across two centres. The main Swansea centre sits at a 48.2% pass rate, slightly below the national average, while Llanelli edges ahead at 51%. Women pass at 53.5% in Llanelli but 47.6% in Swansea, and men are at 48.9% versus 48.8%. The roads around Swansea include steep hills leading into the city centre, coastal routes with tight turns, and busy dual carriageways like the A483. Llanelli has a 5 week wait compared to 6 weeks in Swansea, and automatic pass rates are 43.2% and 38.4% respectively.
Llanelli
4,380 tests taken · 5 week waitSwansea
12,375 tests taken · 6 week wait| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests | Wait |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Llanelli | 53.5% | 48.9% | 43.2% | 51.0% | 4,380 | 5 weeks |
| Swansea | 47.6% | 48.8% | 38.4% | 48.2% | 12,375 | 6 weeks |