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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Showing 2,121–2,140 of 15,301 driving schools and independent instructors in United Kingdom.

Freemans Driving Academy

Freemans Driving Academy

Manual

From £42/hr10hrs for £378Save £42

Grade A instructor with over 30 years of driver training experience and a consistently high pass rate. £42/hour or £378 for a 10-hour block (10% discount), plus specialist 2-hour motorway lessons at £90. Blue Light Card holders get their first lesson at half price.

4 School Hill, Crowthorne RG45 7HEView school
Stella's Driving School

Stella's Driving School

Manual

From £40/hr10hrs for £390Save £10

Former Emergency Services Response Officer with advanced driving expertise, Stella brings a calm, structured approach to lessons backed by consistently strong student reviews highlighting confidence-building and first-time passes. At £40/hour or £390 for 10 hours, lessons use a Renault Clio with reverse camera and dash cams, plus access to the Total Drive app for lesson management and progress tracking. Pass Plus courses also available at £260 for 6 hours.

Female Instructors
Maunders Rd, Stoke-on-Trent ST2 7DUView school
Rich Yeomans Driving School

Rich Yeomans Driving School

Manual

From £35/hr

Grade A instructor with over 20 years' experience and a track record of high first-time pass rates. Lessons at £35/hour, £52 for 90 minutes, or £70 for 2 hours, with detailed progress records kept throughout your course. Relaxed, patient teaching style combined with expert knowledge of Burton upon Trent test routes and examiners.

Intensive
Castle Gresley, Swadlincote DE11 9AAView school
Ealing Driving School

Ealing Driving School

Manual and automatic

From £40/hr10hrs for £380Save £20

Patient instructors specialising in nervous drivers and those needing tests at short notice, with a calm, measured teaching approach throughout. £40 per hour for 2-hour lessons, or £38 per hour as part of a 10-hour block at £380. Test car hire available for £180, plus Pass Plus courses for newly qualified drivers.

IntensiveTest car available
21 Station Parade, London W5 3LDView school
Southside Driving School

Southside Driving School

Manual and automatic

From £42/hr10hrs for £400Save £20

Steven Love has been instructing since 1996 and now leads a team covering Glasgow Southside with both male and female instructors. Lessons are £42/hour for manual or £45/hour for automatic, with 10-hour blocks at £400 (manual) or £430 (automatic). Pass Plus courses are also available for newly qualified drivers.

Female Instructors
60 Moss Hts Ave, Glasgow G52 2TXView school
SmartDrive

SmartDrive

Manual and automatic

From £37/hr

ROSPA-trained instructors focus on teaching students to handle pressure situations, making test day easier through their 'Smart Driver' ethos. Lessons from £37/hour with intensive courses available from £850, plus mock tests with a different instructor to build confidence. All instructors are fully qualified with no trainees, and you'll practice your local test area to boost familiarity.

Intensive
3 Fir Tree Cl, Ramsgate CT11 0BDView school
Go Solo Driver Training

Go Solo Driver Training

Manual

From £43/hr7hrs for £322.50

Run by Pauline Steel with many years of professional experience, this school emphasises 90-minute lessons to help learners progress faster and reach test standard with fewer total hours. £43 per hour (90-minute lessons at £64.50) or £322.50 for a block of 5 lessons, plus Pass Plus courses and motorway tuition available.

Female Instructors
Orchard View, Banady Ln, Stoke Orchard, Cheltenham GL52 7SJView school
Steve Leonard - Oaks Driving School

Steve Leonard - Oaks Driving School

Manual

From £49/hr30hrs for £1,400Save £70

A coaching-focused approach sets this school apart, the instructor acts as a mentor rather than a traditional instructor, tailoring lessons to be as relaxed or intense as you need. £49/hour or block deals from £460 (10 hours) to £1,400 (30-hour intensive course with test booking included), plus motorway and refresher lessons available.

EveningsWeekendsIntensive
59 Childsbridge Ln, Kemsing, Sevenoaks TN15 6QRView school
The L Factory

The L Factory

Automatic

From £40/hr

Owner Karen Smith brings over 20 years of driving instruction experience, holds a Grade A qualification, and is a member of RoSPA's Advanced Driving section. Lessons focus on nervous and first-time drivers with personalised tuition in a modern Mercedes A Class automatic, plus free access to Theory Test Pro and text reminders. £40 per hour with intensive courses available for quick scheduling.

IntensiveFemale Instructors
48 All Saint's Rd, Lytham Saint Annes FY8 1PLView school
Learn Driving Bournemouth

Learn Driving Bournemouth

Manual

From £34/hr

£34/hour for regular lessons or £32/hour for intensive courses, with motorway training at £320 for 3-hour sessions once you've passed your test. The school emphasises a relaxed, calm learning environment and offers flexibility to start practical lessons before completing your theory test, making it suitable for those who prefer spreading costs over several months or compressing learning into a week or two.

Intensive
10 Shawford Gardens, Bournemouth BH8 0PEView school
John Harvey Driving School

John Harvey Driving School

Manual and automatic

From £37/hr10hrs for £350Save £20

Established over 20 years ago with its own Instructor Training Academy, every instructor here completes a rigorous 60-hour training programme before teaching, ensuring consistency that many independent schools simply don't offer. Lessons use a 'Client Centered' approach with goal-setting on each session to speed up your learning and eliminate aimless driving. £37/hour for manual (minimum 2 hours at £74) or £40/hour for automatic, with block deals from £350 for 10 hours, or try the 'Try Us & See' offer at just £330 for your first 10 hours, backed by a refund guarantee if you're not delighted.

EveningsWeekends
73 Campbell Rd, Hawkinge, Folkestone CT18 7TLView school
LDC Driving School - Gary Williamson

LDC Driving School - Gary Williamson

From £39/hr10hrs for £380Save £10

The Semi-Intensive Course is the school's most popular and successful form of intensive training, combining 30 hours of one-to-one tuition with test fees and learning materials at £1,432. Single lessons cost £39/hour, with 2-hour sessions at £78 and a 10-hour block at £380, plus Pass Plus courses also available.

Intensive
12 Belmont Rd, Minster on Sea, Sheerness ME12 3BLView school
Virk Driving School

Virk Driving School

Manual and automatic

From £35/hr10hrs for £340Save £10

Competitive pricing at £35/hour with substantial block discounts: 10-hour Fast Track at £340, 20-hour Fast Pass at £680, or 30-hour Fast Forward at £1,020. Beyond standard lessons, they offer motorway training (3 hours, £120), Pass Plus+ courses (6 hours, £240), and practical test car hire (£120), making this a comprehensive option for learners at any stage.

IntensiveTest car available
52 Oldfields Rd, Sutton SM1 2NUView school
Intensive Driving Courses Sidcup, Dartford , Belvedere

Intensive Driving Courses Sidcup, Dartford , Belvedere

6hrs for £250

Over 3,000+ five-star reviews backing a network of intensive driving courses across the UK, with a unique accelerated learning system designed to help you pass in fewer hours. Courses range from 6-hour retest packages (£250) to 48-hour programmes (£2,500), all with your driving test booked for the final day and free access to theory and online practical resources.

Intensive
22 Warren Rd, Dartford DA1 1PHView school
Evolved Automatic Driving School

Evolved Automatic Driving School

Automatic

From £40/hr10hrs for £360Save £40

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.

32 Victoria Ave, Llandudno LL30 1DQView school
East London Driving School

East London Driving School

Manual and automatic

From £32.50/hr10hrs for £320Save £5

Established over 5 years in East London with all instructors holding minimum 5 years' experience. £34 per hour for standard lessons, or £320 for a 10-hour block; test car hire available at £90 for your test day. Specialist intensive courses designed for learners wanting to pass quickly, plus Pass Plus courses and refresher lessons for returning drivers.

EveningsWeekendsIntensiveTest car available
Empson St, London E3 3LLView school
Drive in UK

Drive in UK

Automatic

From £40/hr10hrs for £400

Julia has built a strong track record of first-time passers since 2014, drawing on her background working with vulnerable people to create a patient, relaxed learning environment tailored to each student's needs. Two-hour automatic lessons cost £80, with a 10-hour block at £400, plus Pass Plus courses available at £240. Fluent in Russian for learners who prefer instruction in that language.

IntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car available
Speaks Russian
London Rd, Colchester CO3 0NRView school
Kam School of Motoring

Kam School of Motoring

Manual and automatic

From £37/hr10hrs for £360Save £10

Independent instructor with a strong track record of first-time passes, including students passing within 20 lessons. Weekday lessons from £37/hour or £360 for a 10-hour block; weekend rates at £40/hour or £390 for 10 hours. Mock tests, Pass Plus courses, and motorway tuition also available.

EveningsWeekendsIntensiveTest car available
141 Ewell Rd, Surbiton KT6 6ALView school
Direct Drive Hub

Direct Drive Hub

Manual and automatic

From £40/hrBlock bookings available

Experience with nervous learners and anxiety support, plus tailored courses for beginners, part-trained drivers, and test rescue. Pay as you go from £40/hour for 1 to 2-hour lessons, with block-booking available and free extras including Theory Test Pro access, online workshops, lesson handouts, and video tutorials worth £95.

62 Normandy Ave, Beverley HU17 8PEView school
AA Manual Driving

AA Manual Driving

Manual

From £15/hr

Grade A instructor with a track record of first-time passes and consistently strong five-star reviews praising his patient, explanatory teaching style. Try the introductory offer of 2 hours for £30 to see if his approach works for you, then commit to lessons tailored to your needs at great value.

EveningsWeekends
Avondale Rd, Fratton, Portsmouth PO1 5LZView 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