Driving Lessons in Wales

From £20.95/hr·Average £39/hr

Wales's Top Picks

Best Value

Masterdrive Driving Academy

Cheapest manual driving school in Wales.

4.9
£20.95/hr
Top Rated
Female Instructors

Tilston Training

The highest-rated manual driving school in Wales, and the top-rated with female instructors.

5.0(774 reviews)
Best Automatic

Nigel Richards Driving School

Top-rated for automatic driving lessons in Wales.

5.0(665 reviews)

Driving Schools in Wales

116 schools

Cardiff Driving School

Cardiff Driving School

From £47.67/hr·12hrs for £572
5.0

Over 30 years of experience with local instructors who know the area well. Flexible course structures starting at £47.67/hour (12-hour automatic block at £572,...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale Instructors
16 Ruthin Gardens, Cardiff CF24 4AU
Treads Driving School

Treads Driving School

From £35/hr·10hrs for £320Save 9%
5.0(28)

Flexible intensive driving courses from £35/hour or £320 for 10 hours, with options ranging from 10 to 40 hours depending on your experience level. Courses can...

ManualIntensive
43 Rectory Rd, Swffryd, Newport NP11 5EA
Magnet Driving School

Magnet Driving School

From £37/hr·10hrs for £350Save 5%

Experienced instructor specialising in nervous learners and students with dyslexia and dyspraxia, offering one-to-one lessons in a relaxed, structured...

ManualFemale Instructors
Picton Rd, Rhoose, Barry CF62 3HU
Shane & Jesse's Driving School

Shane & Jesse's Driving School

From £35/hr·10hrs for £340Save 3%
4.8(22)

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...

ManualAutomatic
8 Bodtegwel Ter, St George, Abergele LL22 9BH
JW Driver Training

JW Driver Training

4.9(113)

A multi-service training provider with experienced instructors delivering learner driving lessons alongside HGV, PCV, and specialist courses. Customer reviews...

ManualAutomatic
West Way Park, W Way Rd, Alexandra Docks, Newport NP20 2PQ
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
Streets Ahead

Streets Ahead

From £36.67/hr·10hrs for £345Save 6%
4.9(38)

Seven years' experience with a Train the Trainer qualification and BTEC Level 4 Professional Coaching for Driver Development. Known for working patiently with...

ManualTest car available
3 Graigwen Rd, Graigwen, Pontypridd CF37 2HY
Abacus Driving School

Abacus Driving School

From £30/hr·Block bookings available
3.5(11)

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...

ManualIntensive
Glan Morfa, Llandudno Junction LL31 9JL
Victoria's Driving School

Victoria's Driving School

5.0(3)
Manual
31 Brayley Rd, Morriston, Swansea SA6 6DZ
Chequered Flag Driving School

Chequered Flag Driving School

From £40/hr·10hrs for £355Save 11%
5.0(260)

One-to-one lessons at £40/hour or £75 for two hours, with a 10-hour block at £355—no hidden charges. Free access to Theory Test Pro included, plus Pass Plus...

ManualEvenings & Weekends
16 Brynglas, Bedwas, Caerphilly CF83 8AQ
MACdriving

MACdriving

From £40/hr·10hrs for £600
5.0·88% pass rate

88% pass rate in 2025 with a former primary school teacher bringing 20+ years of teaching experience to the role. £40/hour for standard lessons or £75 for 2...

ManualIntensiveTest car availableEvenings & Weekends
47 Oaklands Park, Newtown SY16 2QR
Brian Cochrans Driving School

Brian Cochrans Driving School

5.0
Manual
13 Hurford St, Maesycoed, Pontypridd CF37 1EW
Mandy's Driving School

Mandy's Driving School

3.0(3)

Patient instructor with 15+ years' experience and an outstanding first-time pass rate, highly recommended across the area. Offers regular lessons, refresher...

ManualFemale Instructors
38 Craig-Y-Don, Estate, Benllech, Tyn-y-Gongl LL74 8TB
Evans Driving School

Evans Driving School

5.0(2)

Manual driving lessons with experienced instructors and excellent pass rates. Flexible scheduling and affordable pricing make this school accessible for...

Manual
41 Mill Vw, Caerphilly CF83 3SJ
Evolved Automatic Driving School

Evolved Automatic Driving School

From £40/hr·10hrs for £360Save 10%

Patient instructor specialising in automatic lessons for learners of all ages and abilities, including those returning to driving after a break. £40/hour or...

Automatic
32 Victoria Ave, Llandudno LL30 1DQ
RH School of Motoring

RH School of Motoring

From £33/hr·5hrs for £100Save 39%
5.0

Over 20 years of driving instruction experience at £33/hour, with a special introductory deal: your first five hours for just £100. Friendly and reliable...

Manual
Ty-Draw, Church Village, Pontypridd CF38 1UF
ABC Drive

ABC Drive

5.0(173)
Manual
74 Half Acre Ct, Caerphilly CF83 3SU
Navigator Driver Training

Navigator Driver Training

From £38/hr
5.0(23)·98% pass rate

Established in 2013, Navigator Driver Training stands out for instructor John Reynolds' exceptional credentials: ROSPA Gold Advanced Driver Trainer, Driving...

ManualIntensive
15 Neptune Ct, Cardiff CF24 5PJ
Barry's School of Motoring

Barry's School of Motoring

5.0(70)

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...

Manual
11 Doren Ave, Rhyl LL18 4LE
GDS Geoff's Driving School

GDS Geoff's Driving School

5.0(4)
Manual
The Limes, Rossett, Wrexham LL12 0DB

Block Booking Deals in Wales

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

Best deal — save 39%

RH School of Motoring

5hrs for £100

£20.00/hr

Save 20%

Peter Hamilton Driving School

10hrs for £295

£29.50/hr

Save 9%

Treads Driving School

10hrs for £320

£32.00/hr

Save 7%

Masterdrive Driving Academy

10hrs for £195

£19.50/hr

Save 6%

Freeway School of Motoring

10hrs for £320

£32.00/hr

Save 3%

Mad River Training

10hrs for £300

£30.00/hr

Intensive Courses in Wales

Pass in 1–2 weeks

From£40/hr
48 schools5.0best rated

Wales Test Centres and Pass Rates

Based on the latest DVSA data, 2024–25 | 3 nearby test centres

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%.

53%

Bridgend

6,938 tests taken
Women52.9%
Men53.2%
Automatic48.9%
52%

Swansea

10,590 tests taken
Women53.3%
Men51.3%
Automatic42.3%
51%

Llanelli

3,442 tests taken
Women51.1%
Men50.9%
Automatic48.1%

Areas in Wales