Driving Lessons in Wales
Wales has 115 driving schools and 305 independent driving instructors across the country. Average lesson prices are £39 per hour among schools with published rates, and 47 schools offer automatic driving lessons. Female driving instructors are available at 23 schools, and there are 71 independent female driving instructors. Intensive courses are offered by 47 schools for learners wanting to accelerate their progress. Test centre pass rates include 53.3% at Bridgend, 51% at Llanelli, and 48.2% at Swansea.
- £39
- average price
- 115
- driving schools
- 305
- independent instructors
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- test centres
Top driving schools in Wales by what matters most
The standout school for each of the most-asked questions.
Masterdrive Driving Academy
Cheapest manual driving school in Wales.
Tilston Training
Highest-rated manual driving school in Wales.
Nigel Richards Driving School
Top-rated for automatic driving lessons in Wales.
Tilston Training
Top-rated manual driving school with female instructors in Wales.
Driving lessons in Wales
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ABC Driving School
Manual and automatic
Established over 50 years, ABC Driving School specialises in residential and intensive driving courses on quiet rural roads with scenic backdrops designed to boost concentration and learning. Manual lessons from £45/hour or automatic from £60/hour (2-hour minimum), with residential courses starting at £450 for 10 hours. Male and female instructors available across North Wales, plus test car hire at £100 for weekday slots.
Shane & Jesse's Driving School
Manual and automatic
Manual lessons at £35/hour or £340 for 10 hours; automatic lessons at £55 per 1.5 hours or £430 for 10 hours, with 20-hour blocks also available. Patient instructors focus on building real-world driving confidence, not just test passes, backed by hundreds of successful learners.
Solo School of Motoring
Manual and automatic
10 years' specialist experience with automatic driving lessons in an electric vehicle, offering £80 for 2-hour sessions or £385 for a 10-hour block with £20 off first bookings. Patient, stress-free instruction focused on building confidence at your own pace, with a strict code of conduct ensuring respectful treatment throughout your learning journey.
Whizz Driving School
Manual and automatic
Known for supporting nervous drivers and the elderly with patient, structured instruction. £40/hour or £390 for a 10-hour block, with test car available for £100. Flexible scheduling six days a week and online progress tracking keep you on track toward passing.
Cardiff School of Motoring
Manual
Former London Fire Brigade and South Wales Fire and Rescue Service driver with 16 years of emergency vehicle experience and IAM RoadSmart membership. Standard lessons at £37.50/hour, or £300/month for one 2-hour lesson weekly (plus a free lesson in months with 5 weeks). Intensive courses from £1,125 (30 hours over 5 days) to £1,800 (50 hours over 10 days), with free theory test prep included.
Intensive Driving Courses Cardiff
Manual and automatic
30+ years of experience delivering intensive driving courses across Cardiff and the Valleys, with both male and female instructors available. 12-hour courses from £569 (manual) or £584 (automatic), and 18-hour beginner packages at £776 (manual) or £816 (automatic)—all one-to-one with no car sharing. Rated 'Excellent' on 111 reviews, with learners praising the relaxed, patient teaching style and free theory training included.
Coles Driving Academy
Manual and automatic
£38/hour for manual lessons or £43/hour for automatic, with 10-hour block deals at £370 and £410 respectively. Pass Plus courses also available from £212 (6 hours). One-week intensive courses on offer alongside refresher tuition, motorway training, and defensive driving for those who've passed.
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.
Learn Auto Wales
Automatic
Experienced instructor specialising in automatic driving lessons to help learners pass sooner and save money. Pay-as-you-go lessons at £40/hour with tailored tuition matched to your learning style, plus bespoke intensive courses available on request.
Lady Drivers Driving School
Manual
Nearly 25 years of experience teaching nervous and confident learners alike in a calm, professional environment. £45/hour or £400 for a 10-hour block (£40/hour), with an introductory discount bringing block bookings down to £390 — no deposit required and priority booking included.
DrivinSkillz
Manual and automatic
High first-time pass rate backed by a money-back guarantee on your first lesson. £35/hour for manual lessons or £40/hour for automatic driving lessons, with block deals from £165 for 5 lessons up to £330 for 10 lessons. Intensive courses range from £600 (20 hours) to £1200 (40 hours) with flexible payment plans available.
Charles J. Dodd Driving School
Manual
Built on repeat customers and referrals, this school prioritises vehicle maintenance—cars are replaced annually, serviced regularly, and sanitised daily with anti-bacterial wipes after every lesson. £40/hour or £370 for a 10-hour block, with 1½-hour and 2-hour lesson options also available (£60 and £79 respectively). Open seven days a week from 7am to 7pm.
Glyn Evans Driving School
Manual
£40/hour or £59 for 90-minute lessons, with 10-hour block bookings at £380 (saving £20). Established since 2008, this school focuses on relaxed, one-to-one tuition suited to nervous learners and those seeking progressive instruction, plus Pass Plus and refresher courses with door-to-door pickup.
Rossett Driving School
Manual
Grade A instructor in the top 6% of the UK, offering £46/hour standard lessons or £420 for a block of 10 (£42/hour). Specialises in building confident drivers beyond test requirements, with dedicated motorway lessons at £110 for 2 hours and Pass Plus courses available to help reduce insurance premiums.
Abacus Driving School
Manual
Known for intensive driving courses that get learners test-ready fast—one recent student passed first time after just over a month of lessons. £30/hour with block deals available at 10, 15, and 20-hour packages, plus Pass Plus courses and refresher options to suit different learning goals.
Fran Woods Driving School
Automatic
£38/hour for automatic driving lessons, £76 for 2 hours, or £350 for a 10-hour block. Eight years' experience with a patient approach to nervous and anxious drivers—recent reviews highlight first-time passes and transformed confidence. Pass Plus courses also available at £210 for 6 hours.
Bloomin Learners
Manual
Rebecca Jones focuses on developing safe, confident drivers beyond just passing the test first time, with a Peugeot 208 chosen specifically for its visibility and adjustability. Pay £35 per hour or £350 for a 10-hour block, with Pass Plus, motorway, and refresher courses also available.
Tomley School of Motoring
Manual
15 years' experience delivering one-to-one tuition in a calm, patient environment with an excellent pass rate. £38/hour or £360 for a 10-hour block, with intensive courses from £400 for 10 hours. Pass Plus courses and trailer training also available.
Magnet Driving School
Manual
Experienced instructor specialising in nervous learners and students with dyslexia and dyspraxia, offering one-to-one lessons in a relaxed, structured environment. £37/hour or £350 for a 10-hour block, with an introductory 1.5-hour lesson at £30 for new drivers. Pass Plus motorway courses also available at £40/hour.
Evolved Automatic Driving School
Automatic
Patient instructor specialising in automatic lessons for learners of all ages and abilities, including those returning to driving after a break. £40/hour or £360 for a 10-hour block, with a minimum lesson duration of 90 minutes. Covers theory training, refresher lessons, and Show Me/Tell Me question preparation.
Block booking
Best block deals in Wales
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 Wales?
Most learners pay £35–£40 an hour. Under £35 is a good deal, over £45 is at the higher end.
Based on prices from 58 driving schools in Wales.
Intensive courses in Wales
Want to pass fast?
47 Wales schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.
Wales Test Centres and Pass Rates
The three centres in this part of Wales are closely matched. Bridgend leads with a pass rate of 53%, and even Swansea, the lowest at 48%, isn't far off the 50% national average. Waits are about 1½ months across the board, which leaves you free to choose the centre whose roads you know. Llanelli has the best automatic pass rate here at 43%, though that's still a little under Britain's average automatic pass rate of 45%.