Driving Lessons in United Kingdom

Our directory lists 4,047 driving schools and 11,256 independent driving instructors nationwide. Driving lesson prices range widely, from £14 to £87 per hour, with an average of £39 where schools publish pricing. Automatic driving lessons are available at 1,722 schools, and there are 2,546 independent female driving instructors along with 765 schools that offer female driving instructors. Over 1,600 schools provide intensive courses if you're looking to pass quickly.

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Driving lessons in United Kingdom

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L Plate

L Plate

Manual

3.7(3)
From £65/hr10hrs for £490Save £160

An instructor-matching platform connecting learners with hand-picked, trusted instructors tailored to individual needs rather than a traditional school. 2-hour taster lessons from £130, with 10-hour packages at £490 and 40-hour packages at £1,850. Intensive courses available with a £250 deposit.

IntensiveFemale Instructors
5 Duke St, Bath BA2 4AHView school
andiesL's School of Motoring

andiesL's School of Motoring

Manual

3.7(3)
From £40/hr10hrs for £385Save £15

£40/hour or 10 lessons for £385 with a patient, friendly instructor who specializes in nervous drivers and confidence building. Motorway training, refresher lessons, and intensive courses available, plus gift vouchers for flexible learning.

IntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car available
54 Meeting Ln, Penketh, Warrington WA5 2RAView school
SLS Driving School

SLS Driving School

Manual and automatic

3.7(3)
From £45/hr10hrs for £380Save £70

Stephen Smith focuses on building confident, safe drivers rather than just test passes, with a friendly teaching style that puts learners at ease. First 10 hours cost £380 (normally £45/hour or £90 for two hours), with subsequent 10-hour blocks at £400. Pickup and dropoff available from home, school, college or work, plus test day support including a one-hour pre-test settling session.

EveningsWeekendsTest car available
8 Fordell Way, Inverkeithing KY11 1PWView school
Horrell's School of Motoring

Horrell's School of Motoring

Manual

3.7(3)
From £45/hr10hrs for £440Save £10

Grade A instructor Adam Horrell specialises in nervous learners and anxiety behind the wheel, using modern teaching techniques to make lessons enjoyable rather than a chore. Standard lessons are £45/hour or £65 for 1.5 hours, with a 10.5-hour block at £440. Pass Plus courses and motorway lessons also available, plus off-road tuition at 16 through the Devon Driver's Centre.

29 Hamilton Dr, Newton Abbot TQ12 2TLView school
Helen's Driving School

Helen's Driving School

Manual

3.7(3)
From £45/hr

Teaching learner drivers since 2004 with a 5-star rating across 36 reviews, Helen specialises in building confidence for anxious and nervous learners. Lessons are £45/hour in 1, 1.5, or 2-hour sessions, with flexible scheduling including weekends and collection from home, work, or college. Her calm, patient approach and excellent pass rate make her particularly suited to learners who need extra reassurance.

EveningsWeekendsFemale Instructors
61 Pitman Cl, Basingstoke RG22 6LUView school
Beacon Driver Training

Beacon Driver Training

3.7(3)
From £37/hr10hrs for £360Save £10

Family-run school with over 20 years' experience, staffed entirely by Grade A instructors across multiple generations. £37/hour or £360 for 10 lessons, with 2-hour sessions at £74 and 3-hour blocks at £111. Pass Plus courses (6 hours, £270) can help reduce insurance premiums.

IntensiveFemale Instructors
58 Beaconsfield Rd, Sittingbourne ME10 3BBView school
Drive247 Oxford

Drive247 Oxford

Manual and automatic

3.7(3)92% pass rate
From £35/hr

92% first-time pass rate with pupils averaging just 26 hours to pass, well below the national average of 48 hours. All instructors are rated 4.5 out of 5 and know local test routes inside out. Lessons start from £35 per hour, with intensive courses available to get you passed in as little as one week; you'll also receive free driving manuals, theory training, and test route videos.

Intensive
48 Hollow Way, Oxford OX4 2NHView school
BDC Driving School

BDC Driving School

Manual

3.7
From £38/hr10hrs for £360Save £20

Grade A instructor with 45+ years' experience since 1979, holding RoSPA Gold and IAM RoadSmart membership. £38/hour or £360 for a 10-hour block, with Pass Plus courses also available. Students consistently praise Alfie's patience and teaching style, with several reporting first-time passes and significantly boosted confidence on the road.

Intensive
46 Connaught Way, Billericay CM12 0UNView school
Adams Automatic Driving Tuition

Adams Automatic Driving Tuition

Automatic

3.7
From £40/hr10hrs for £380Save £20

Specialist in automatic driving lessons with a calm, patient teaching style suited to nervous learners and complete beginners alike. £40/hour or £380 for a 10-hour block, plus semi-intensive courses from £800 for 20 hours. Learn in a modern Toyota Yaris Hybrid with dual controls, sat-nav, and reverse camera.

EveningsWeekendsIntensive
Grove Rd, Eastbourne BN21 4UGView school
Dom's Driving School

Dom's Driving School

Manual and automatic

3.7
From £40/hr10hrs for £385Save £15

Over 30 years' experience with a trilingual instructor fluent in Spanish and Italian, making this school particularly valuable for international drivers relocating to the UK. Manual lessons at £40/hour or £385 for a 10-hour block; automatic lessons at £45/hour or £425 for 10 hours. Specialises in refresher courses, motorway training, and Pass Plus lessons.

Intensive
Speaks Spanish, Italian
45 Steeplestone Cl, London N18 1JHView school
MustPass

MustPass

Automatic

3.7
From £43/hr40hrs for £1,500Save £220

Patient with nervous learners and first-timers, with an excellent pass rate across hundreds of satisfied students. Automatic lessons from £43/hour or £405 for 10 hours, with intensive courses including test car hire from £500 for 10 hours. Pick-up and drop-off included, no hidden charges.

IntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car available
Vaughan Rd, Bowen Rd, Harrow HA1 4DDView school
Beltin Start School of Motoring

Beltin Start School of Motoring

Automatic

3.6(17)
From £45/hr

NHS background brings a patient, calm approach to teaching safe, confident drivers. Nicola offers 2-hour weekday slots at £45/hour (or £50 after 5pm and weekends), with 1.5-2 hour weekend options available. Door-to-door service in a modern Citroën C3 with dual controls.

EveningsWeekendsFemale Instructors
street WN1 2AYView school
Karen's School of Motoring

Karen's School of Motoring

Manual and automatic

3.6
From £35/hr10hrs for £330Save £20

Multi-location Essex school with intensive courses ranging from 10 to 50 hours, plus flexible accelerated options at up to 4 hours per week. Manual lessons from £35/hour (£330 for 10-hour blocks with new student discount), automatic from £38/hour (£360 for 10-hour blocks); intensive courses include test day and start at £500 for 10 hours. Patient, qualified instructors teach in modern dual-control vehicles and aim to build safe, confident drivers.

EveningsWeekendsIntensive
Hawkesbury Rd, Canvey Island SS8 0EXView school
Abacus Driving School

Abacus Driving School

Manual

3.5(11)
From £30/hrBlock bookings available

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.

Intensive
Glan Morfa, Llandudno Junction LL31 9JLView school
Central Sussex Driving

Central Sussex Driving

Manual and automatic

3.5
22hrs for £1,118

22-hour intensive courses from £1,118 or 30-hour courses from £1,502, with residential options including five nights' accommodation available. Over 20 years' experience with one-on-one tuition using the Kia Picanto, plus specialised support for learners with disabilities and dyslexia.

Intensive
18 George St, Hailsham BN27 1AEView school
Driving School Granada SOM

Driving School Granada SOM

Manual and automatic

3.5
From £45/hr10hrs for £380Save £70

Multilingual driving school offering lessons in English, Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese, with free pick-up service across the catchment area. £45/hour for manual lessons, or £380 for a 10-hour block with 10% discount on advance bookings; test car hire from £180 including a 1½-hour pre-test lesson. Practice test simulations and Pass Plus courses also available.

EveningsWeekendsTest car available
Speaks Spanish, Italian, Portuguese
No office open to the public, London W11 1ABView school
17 Plus Driving Lesson

17 Plus Driving Lesson

Manual and automatic

3.5
From £32.50/hr9hrs for £310

Operating since 1972 with a strong track record of test passes and theory training support. Two-hour lessons at £65 (manual) or £70 (automatic), with a 9-lesson automatic package at £310. Urdu language resources and books are available to support learners preparing for both theory and practical tests.

Intensive
Speaks Urdu
66 Scotts Rd, Southall UB2 5DEView school
Baxter Driving School

Baxter Driving School

Manual and automatic

3.4(12)
From £40/hr10hrs for £390Save £10

Established in 1965, this family-run school has built a solid reputation as the most reliable and respected driving school in the West of Scotland. Single hourly lessons start at £40 for manual and £45 for automatic, with a 10-hour block at £390 (manual) or £435 (automatic), plus a no-obligation trial lesson at £32 or £35. Intensive training pricing is assessed individually during your trial lesson.

IntensiveFemale Instructors
21 Bowling Green Rd, Strathaven ML10 6DRView school
Tracy L Pass School of Motoring

Tracy L Pass School of Motoring

Manual

3.4(5)
From £40/hr10hrs for £390Save £10

Grade A instructor with an exceptionally high first-time pass rate, established since 2003. Pay as you go at £40/hour or save with block bookings from £390 for 10 hours, with test car hire available at £40. Operates 7 days a week and offers pickup from home, work, or college, plus Pass Plus and motorway tuition.

EveningsWeekendsFemale InstructorsTest car available
Meidrim, Carmarthen SA33 5NYView school
Topclass Driving School

Topclass Driving School

Manual and automatic

3.4(5)
From £36/hr10hrs for £320Save £40

Beginner-focused school with a confidence-building "Try Us & See" guarantee: 10 hours of structured tuition for £300 (manual) or £320 (automatic), or start with just 6 hours for £186/£198, both backed by 100% money-back promises if unsatisfied. Pay-as-you-go lessons from £36/hour (manual) or £38/hour (automatic), with intensive courses ranging from 20 to 40 hours for those wanting to fast-track their licence within 1–6 weeks.

Intensive
45 Littlebourne Rd, Maidstone ME14 5QPView school
Price snapshot

How much do driving lessons cost in United Kingdom?

Most learners pay £35–£40 an hour. Under £35 is a good deal, over £45 is at the higher end.

Typical
£40
Most pay
£35–£40
Schools
Under £30
56
£30–35
198
£35–40
743
£40–45
741
£45–50
262
£50–55
55
£55+
21

Based on prices from 2076 driving schools in United Kingdom.

Intensive courses in United Kingdom

Want to pass fast?

1,623 United Kingdom schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.

United Kingdom Test Centres and Pass Rates

Rugby is about as average as a test centre gets. Its pass rate of 51% is right alongside the national figure of 50%, and a typical wait for a test is about 2½ months.

51%

Rugby

6,664 tests taken · typical wait 2½ months
Manual pass rate54.7%
Automatic pass rate43.7%

Areas in the United Kingdom