Driving Lessons in Wales
- £39
- average price
- 116
- driving schools
- 312
- independent instructors
- 3
- 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 schools and instructors in Wales
Divas Driving School
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
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
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
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
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
£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.
Bumps Drivin
Friendly instructors who prioritise a relaxed, encouraging learning environment—no shouting or criticism, just patient explanation and confidence-building. £37/hour for manual lessons or £36 with a student discount; automatic lessons available at £38.50/hour. Block deals from £170–£700 with further student discounts, plus Pass Plus courses after you pass.
Rossett Driving School
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
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
£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
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
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
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
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.
1st Stop School of Motoring
£37.50/hour or £365 for a 10-hour block (students £36.50/hour or £360), plus 20 and 30-hour intensive courses from £750. Family-run for over 22 years with an exceptional pass rate well above the national average, backed by Trustpilot's 'Excellent' rating and glowing reviews praising instructor Jason's calm, patient teaching style. Pass Plus courses also available to boost confidence after passing your test.
RoadRunner School of Motoring
Instructor Craig Mordecai has built a reputation for high-quality tuition and excellent pass rates since qualifying in 1996. Beginners pay £35/hour (or £70 for 2 hours), while experienced drivers start with an assessment lesson at £35/hour followed by single hours at the same rate or 10-hour blocks at £350. Motorway lessons, Pass Plus courses, and refresher tuition are also available.
Tilston Training
Grade A instructors with 19 years' experience and over 600 five-star reviews across Facebook, Google, and Yell. Some pupils pass first time after just six lessons, with one of the highest pass rates in the country. Bespoke mini intensive courses built around your requirements, plus Pass Plus courses available for newly qualified drivers.
Nigel Richards Driving School
Established over 30 years ago, this school has trained two generations of drivers with a methodology continuously refined to match current test standards. Lessons are available in 1, 1.5, or 2-hour slots, with block packages of 10, 20, 30, or 40 hours offering excellent discounts—call to discuss pricing and what suits your needs. Semi-intensive options let you build learning in stages around theory test timing, and the team includes both male and female instructors trained by Nigel or his accomplished former pupil Nick Roberts.
Barry's School of Motoring
Operating since 1986, Barry's School of Motoring has built an excellent reputation teaching generations of the same family across North Wales. One-to-one lessons in a Ford Puma St Line with dual controls focus on safe, skillful driving for life, not just test passing. Patient and reassuring instruction has earned consistent five-star reviews from nervous and anxious learners.
Kyle's Driving School
Specialists in intensive driving courses designed to get learners from beginner to test-ready in as little as a week. Block packages range from 20 to 40 hours (£800–£1,600), with flexible payment options including a £70 deposit to secure your course. Test day car hire available for £67.
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 £40–£45 an hour. Under £40 is a good deal, over £50 is at the higher end.
Based on prices from 56 driving schools in Wales.
Intensive courses in Wales
Want to pass fast?
48 Wales schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.
Wales Test Centres and Pass Rates
Men and women performed almost identically across Wales's three test centres, with pass rates within 2% of each other at each location. The coastal roads around Swansea and Llanelli feature plenty of roundabouts and dual carriageways, while Bridgend sits at a major junction of the M4 corridor with its associated busy A-roads. Bridgend achieved the highest pass rate at 53.1%, with Swansea at 52.1% and Llanelli at 51%. 20,970 tests were taken across all three centres between 2024 and 2025, with Swansea handling half of these. Automatic drivers found reasonable success rates of 42.3% to 48.9%.
Bridgend
6,938 tests takenSwansea
10,590 tests takenLlanelli
3,442 tests taken| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgend | 52.9% | 53.2% | 48.9% | 53.1% | 6,938 |
| Swansea | 53.3% | 51.3% | 42.3% | 52.1% | 10,590 |
| Llanelli | 51.1% | 50.9% | 48.1% | 51.0% | 3,442 |