Driving Lessons in United Kingdom

£39
average price
4,060
driving schools
11,374
independent instructors
1
test centre

Driving schools and instructors in United Kingdom

Showing 2,6012,620 of 4,060
Licence2learn

Licence2learn

5
9hrs for £350

£60 for 90-minute lessons or £350 for a block of six, with test car hire at £110 including a one-hour warm-up and post-test debrief. Instructor Daniel Cooper brings 17 years' driving experience and a background as a Hilton chef, offering a calm and detailed teaching style backed by written lesson records and self-grading to track progress. Pass Plus courses and motorway sessions also available.

ManualEveningsWeekendsTest car available
8 Beagle Dr, Ford, Arundel BN18 0NYView school
Alpha School of Motoring

Alpha School of Motoring

5

Family-run school with nearly 30 years' experience, founded on a passion for helping learners drive well for life. Graham Joyner leads a student-centred approach focused on building confidence and safe driving habits, with intensive courses and Pass Plus training available alongside standard lessons.

ManualIntensive
59 Penland Rd, Haywards Heath RH16 1PJView school
Roux School of Motoring

Roux School of Motoring

5

Over a decade of experience delivering affordable manual and automatic lessons with a personalized teaching approach focused on building confidence and safe driving habits. The school caters to beginners and experienced learners alike, offering refresher courses, test preparation, and motorway tuition across the local area.

ManualAutomatic
5 Derbyshire Grn, Warfield, Bracknell RG42 3TGView school
BIG Drive Academy

BIG Drive Academy

5

Independent school built on client-centred learning, adapting to how each learner prefers to absorb information and skills. Instructor Bablu has earned consistent five-star reviews for patience, professionalism, and particular skill with anxious learners and manual gearbox technique. Flexible lesson lengths (1, 1.5, or 2 hours), free pick-up across the area, and a full range from intensive courses to motorway and night-time driving lessons.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensive
3 Kenwood Rd, London N9 7JEView school
ACE Automatic Driving School

ACE Automatic Driving School

5

43 years of driving experience and a specialist in helping nervous drivers build confidence behind the wheel. Nigel teaches learners of all ages, from first-timers to those in their late 50s and 60s, creating a welcoming environment where you can focus on mastering the road rather than coordinating clutch and gears. Contact for current pricing and lesson availability.

EveningsWeekendsAutomatic
4, Ringwood Rd, Eastbourne BN22 8TNView school
Sidcup School of Motoring

Sidcup School of Motoring

5

Steve Wood brings nearly 20 years of teaching experience to this single-instructor school, built on a strong reputation for referrals and personal recommendations from past learners. Hour-long lessons include door-to-door pickup, with tailored instruction designed to build confidence whether you're nervous or eager to progress. Pass Plus courses are also available.

Manual
65 Brooklands Ave, Sidcup DA15 7PFView school
Wheels4u Driving School

Wheels4u Driving School

5
5hrs for £415

Grade A instructor Mike Deadman has taught nearly 1,000 pupils since 2006 and was named Member of the Month by the Driving Instructor Association in 2017, one of just 12 ADIs recognised annually across the UK. All lessons are 1 hour 45 minutes at £88 per lesson, or save £25 by prepaying for 5 lessons at £415. Test car hire costs £99 including a pre-test lesson, plus Pass Plus courses available at £300.

ManualTest car available
68 New Causeway, Reigate RH2 7PGView school
JS Driving Tuition

JS Driving Tuition

5
Block bookings available

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.

Automatic
23 Chestnut View, Kerry, Newtown SY16 4PRView school
Mian Driving School

Mian Driving School

5
10hrs for £330

10 hours for £330 with an instructor known for patience and building confidence in nervous learners. Mian Saeed Ahmad focuses on thorough test preparation and safe driving for life, with a 5.0 Google rating from students who praise his calm, clear teaching style. Lessons available in Urdu, Hindi, and Punjabi alongside English.

Manual
Speaks Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi
59 Lancaster Rd, Southall UB1 1NPView school
Martin's School of Motoring

Martin's School of Motoring

590% pass rate

90% first-time pass rate—well above the national average of 50%. A qualified teacher since 2004 with a calm, relaxed style particularly suited to nervous drivers. Intensive courses range from 3 to 13 days (£645–£2,470 non-residential), with residential options available around Carmarthen, Aberystwyth, and Cardigan.

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Rowan Cottage, Llandysul SA44 4QDView school
North London Driving School

North London Driving School

5

Above-average first-time pass rates backed by a gallery of successful students. Patient instructors with extensive local knowledge of test routes, offering flexible scheduling seven days a week including evenings and weekends. Modern dual-controlled vehicles and a calm, confidence-building approach suit learners who want personalized instruction at their own pace.

ManualEveningsWeekendsIntensive
Selby Rd, London N17 8JLView school
R&A Driving School

R&A Driving School

599% pass rate

A 99% pass rate across 38,000+ students since 2010, with instructors known for patience, professionalism, and a calm learning atmosphere. Reviews consistently highlight the individual approach and quick skill improvement, with students allowed to drive on their first lesson. Competitive pricing available for both manual and automatic lessons.

ManualAutomatic
33 Albion Tower, Southampton SO14 1HZView school
Christine's School of Motoring

Christine's School of Motoring

5
Block bookings available

20+ years' experience with high first-time pass rates across hundreds of pupils. Lessons are relaxed and tailored to your progress, with discounts available for block bookings and a modern car updated every 18 months. Theory test and hazard perception advice included.

ManualFemale Instructors
73 Drove Rd, Biggleswade SG18 0HNView school
Saif School of Motoring

Saif School of Motoring

5

Founded in 2009 by Muhammad Ghouri, this A-graded school brings over 15 years of experience and hundreds of successful passes. Students consistently praise the patient, encouraging approach, with multiple first-time pass testimonials highlighting how the instructor tailors lessons to individual confidence levels. Intensive courses available for beginners (40 hours) and intermediate learners (20 hours).

EveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensive
1 Mossdale, Blackburn BB1 5HNView school
BNM School of Automatic Driving

BNM School of Automatic Driving

583% pass rate

83% pass rate across over 4,500 intensive courses, with £80 for a two-hour lesson. Mock tests and emergency test car hire available for learners preparing for their test at Mitcham, Morden, Tolworth, or West Wickham centres. Students consistently praise the patient, supportive instructors who help nervous learners feel comfortable and confident on the road.

AutomaticIntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car available
Fulham Rd., London SW3 6SBView school
Shane's Driving School

Shane's Driving School

5
10hrs for £420

15 years' experience teaching learners across a wide spectrum of abilities, with a flexible approach that adapts to different learning styles. Automatic lessons in a fully electric Hyundai Kona at £67 for 1.5 hours or £420 for a 10-hour block, with theory support also available.

EveningsWeekendsAutomatic
Heath Cl, Wokingham RG41 2PGView school
Full Throttle Intensives

Full Throttle Intensives

5

Family-run intensive driving school offering courses from 10 to 50 hours, all including your practical test. Highly experienced instructors are mental health aware and hand-picked for reliability and skill. Flexible scheduling ranges from one 2-hour lesson weekly to four 3-hour lessons weekly, with financing available over 1 to 5 years and fast-tracked test bookings.

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale Instructors
Cotford St Luke, Taunton TA4 1GQView school
Maximum Driving School

Maximum Driving School

5
Block bookings available

Known for putting nervous learners at ease, Sam has built a 21-year reputation for calm, patient instruction that treats lessons like learning from a friend rather than a formal test. Grade 6 instructor with consistently five-star reviews praising her ability to boost confidence from day one. Competitively priced lessons with block booking discounts available.

ManualFemale Instructors
9 Lomond Cl, Wembley HA0 4HBView school
EastEnd Driving School

EastEnd Driving School

5
Block bookings available

Established in 1992 with instructors who know East London test routes inside out, EastEnd offers block booking deals that deliver significant savings on standard hourly rates, plus flexible pay-as-you-go options. A 2-hour assessment lesson helps you identify exactly how many lessons you'll need, and mock test packages simulate official conditions to build confidence before test day.

ManualAutomaticIntensive
15, Bowsprit Point, Westferry Rd, London E14 8NTView school
First Step Driving

First Step Driving

5
Block bookings available

High pass rates with patient, professional instruction tailored to each learner's pace. Mock test sessions, step-by-step manoeuvre coaching, and real test condition practice build genuine confidence. Flexible single and block lesson packages available, with a clean dual-controlled test-ready vehicle.

AutomaticTest car available
Martin Way, London SM4 4AGView school
Price snapshot

How much do driving lessons cost in United Kingdom?

Most learners pay £40–£45 an hour. Under £40 is a good deal, over £50 is at the higher end.

Typical
£41
Most pay
£40–£45
Schools
Under £30
42
£30–35
151
£35–40
688
£40–45
715
£45–50
264
£50–55
68
£55+
20

Based on prices from 1948 driving schools in United Kingdom.

Intensive courses in United Kingdom

Want to pass fast?

1,632 United Kingdom schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.

United Kingdom Test Centres and Pass Rates

Based on the latest DVSA data, 2024–25. 1 nearby test centre.

46%

Rugby

7,174 tests taken
Women47.9%
Men44.7%
Automatic39.1%

Areas in the United Kingdom