Driving Lessons in Wales
- £39
- average price
- 115
- 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 lessons in Wales
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Glenn's School Of Motoring
14 years' experience delivering manual lessons to nervous drivers, new drivers, and those preparing for test day. Services include motorway tuition, refresher courses, and Pass Plus courses—contact to discuss pricing and availability.
Automatic Driving School Cardiff
Operating for over 30 years, this school focuses on intensive courses structured around your schedule—no need to take time off work or use holidays. The 12-hour course costs £560 (automatic) or £545 (manual), while the 18-hour starter course is £780 (automatic) or £740 (manual), with free theory training included. Local instructors know the area well, and students praise the balanced teaching approach that avoids overloading.
Tim Snow Driving School
Patient instructor who specialises in building confidence from the ground up, starting new learners in quiet environments before progressing to test routes. Covers everything from basic controls through to extended test preparation, with detailed local knowledge of Bangor's trickiest roundabouts and junctions.
SWT Driver Training & Consultancy
35 years' experience with ROSPA Gold qualification since 1990, plus regular TV and radio appearances. Stuart Walker specialises in defensive driving, eco driving, and adverse weather courses alongside beginner lessons, with a track record of 21 consecutive HGV passes including 4 clean sheets.
Pass R Uss Driving School
Grade 5 instructor with an exceptionally high first-time pass rate, offering one-on-one lessons tailored to your pace and schedule. Intensive courses available during holidays, plus Pass Plus and motorway tuition to build confidence after passing. Block booking discounts available; contact for pricing.
Richard Spiers Driving School
Over 82% theory test pass rate, more than double the UK average of 41%, backed by a free theory app with official revision questions and hazard perception practice. One-to-one lessons tailored to your pace, with structured teaching programs designed to get you to test standard as quickly and cost-effectively as possible rather than padding hours unnecessarily.
Nigel's School of Motoring
Grade A instructor with 15+ years' experience and a track record of excellent first-attempt pass rates. New drivers get their first lesson at half price when booking a minimum of 5 hours, making it an affordable entry point. Intensive courses available with flexible 2-hour sessions tailored to your schedule, plus Pass Plus courses and refresher lessons for rebuilding confidence.
Dragon Driver Training
Nominated for the Intelligent Instructor Awards 2025 Top 100, this Wrexham school trains using Roadcraft principles (the police drivers' handbook) to build safe, systematic habits from day one. Instructor James holds advanced qualifications including RoSPA Advanced Driver, IAM Fellow, and Fleet Driver Trainer certification. At £65 for 1.5-hour lessons, you'll maximise real driving time with minimal stationary work, plus free access to learner apps, theory resources, mock tests, and structured intensive courses.
Evans Driving School
Manual driving lessons with experienced instructors and excellent pass rates. Flexible scheduling and affordable pricing make this school accessible for learners of all levels, with spaces available for March and April.
Go Learn 2 Drive
Ex-Army lorry driver turned instructor with 20+ years' experience, Phil Jones runs this school on a unique Accelerated Learning System designed to get you test-ready in the shortest time possible. The 9 Star Guarantee promises a full refund if you're unhappy with instruction quality, friendliness, patience, or comfort—no questions asked. Block bookings of 10+ lessons unlock substantial discounts, and online payment keeps everything transparent and convenient.
1st Step School of Motoring
Grade A instructor with over 20 years' experience, known for competitive pricing and a refer-a-friend scheme that rewards you with a free hour once your friend completes 10 lessons. Automatic lessons from £60 for 1.5 hours, with intensive courses starting at £500 for 10 hours (including test fee). Flexible pickup and drop-off across a wide area, plus a learner progress diary on your second lesson.
Skids School of Motoring
Grade A instructor with a full electric Golf fitted with dual controls and optional driving aids for learners who need extra support. Established in 2005, this single-instructor school focuses on automatic driving lessons and keeps class sizes small for personalized attention.
Swansea School of Motoring
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.
XLR8 Auto Cymru Driving School
Specialists in supporting learners on the autism spectrum, as well as those with dyslexia, dyspraxia, ADHD, and high anxiety. Automatic driving lessons and intensive courses available, with motorway training and post-accident support also on offer. Open 8am–8pm daily for bookings.
Klutch Kontrol School of Motoring
£70 for a 2-hour lesson, or £68 per hour with block deals up to 20 hours. Over 100 five-star Google reviews highlight the patient, one-to-one teaching style and relaxed learning environment. Pass Plus courses, motorway lessons, and free theory training via the Total Drive app round out the offering.
NEILdriving
Former secondary school teacher with 25 years' experience now bringing those skills to driving instruction. Flexible lesson lengths from 1 hour to 2 hours, with a 6-hour package (four 1.5-hour lessons) offering maximum discount. Test car available for regular learners, plus intensive sessions for those who've already driven and want last-minute test preparation.
Paul Burden Driving School
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.
JS Driving Tuition
Former HGV professional with hundreds of thousands of miles on the road, James brings a calm and patient approach to automatic driving lessons. Door-to-door pick-up and drop-off included, plus block booking discounts and mock tests to build confidence before your test.
APS Driving School
Grade A instructor with a strong track record supporting nervous learners, evidenced by multiple first-time pass testimonials and a welcoming approach to anxious pupils. One-to-one tuition with door-to-door pickup, refresher courses, and block booking discounts available; Pass Plus courses also on offer.
JW Driver Training
A multi-service training provider with experienced instructors delivering learner driving lessons alongside HGV, PCV, and specialist courses. Customer reviews highlight first-time passes and patient, patient teaching styles, with Sam and Gareth particularly praised for their approachable methods. Based in South Wales with a rapidly growing team of trainers.
Dudley Aaron Gee
Paul Adams
Mark Adams
Constantin Adrian Duduman
Jeffrey Alan Smith
Robert Alexander Jones
Angela Allan
Sally Amanda Davies
Jeremy A Matthews
Mark Andrew Crees
Wayne Andrew Currie
Jeffrey Andrew Price
Jacqueline Anne Wood
Robert Anstee
Aaron Arnold
Phillip Arnold
Kenneth Arthur Summers
Joshua Atherton
Richard Austin Jones
Robert Bainton
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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?
47 Wales schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.
Wales Test Centres and Pass Rates
The three Welsh centres took 22,745 tests between 2025 and 2026 with an average pass rate of 50.8%, just above the national average. Bridgend leads at 53.3%, with women passing at 53.8% and men at 52.9%, while Swansea sits at 48.2% where the roads involve coastal routes, the Kingsway's multi-lane roundabouts, and terraced streets with tight parking around Uplands. Llanelli has a 51% pass rate and the shortest wait at 5 weeks compared to 6 weeks at the other two centres. Automatic pass rates were lowest in Swansea at 38.4%, compared to 43.2% in Llanelli and 43% in Bridgend.
Bridgend
5,990 tests taken · 6 week waitLlanelli
4,380 tests taken · 5 week waitSwansea
12,375 tests taken · 6 week wait| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests | Wait |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgend | 53.8% | 52.9% | 43.0% | 53.3% | 5,990 | 6 weeks |
| 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 |