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.
- £39
- average price
- 4,047
- driving schools
- 11,255
- independent instructors
- 1
- test centre
Top driving schools in United Kingdom by what matters most
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Sue D'Vaz Driving School
Cheapest manual driving school in United Kingdom.
Kwik Pass Driving School
Highest-rated manual driving school in United Kingdom.
Kwik Pass Driving School
Top-rated for automatic driving lessons in United Kingdom.
Kwik Pass Driving School
Top-rated manual driving school with female instructors in United Kingdom.
Driving lessons in United Kingdom
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Griffin Driving School
Manual
Patient and relaxed instructor who focuses on building confidence and safe driving skills for life. Student reviews highlight first-time passes and thorough explanations, with Pete known for keeping learners calm even when struggling. Competitive offers available; contact for pricing details.
Crossroads Driving School
Manual
Crossroads Driving School operates across extended hours, with weekday lessons from 8am to 8pm and weekend availability to suit working schedules. No pricing or instructor details are listed on the site, so contact them directly to discuss rates and lesson options.
driveJohnson's
Manual
Established in 2005 with a first-time pass rate consistently above 90%. Intensive courses are tailored to individual needs rather than fixed packages, starting with a 2-hour assessment lesson to create a personalised plan. Deals available on 1, 2, and 10-hour lesson blocks, with pricing positioned as mid-market value without compromising on instructor quality.
Wendy's Driver Training
Manual
A female instructor offering flexible lesson lengths of 1, 1.5, or 2 hours to suit individual concentration levels and learning pace. Contact the school directly for current pricing and available offers.
Ellis School of Driving
Manual
Run by Grant Ellis, a DBS-checked instructor with a track record of high first-time pass rates and consistently strong student reviews praising his patience and confidence-building approach. Pick-up and drop-off available from home, school, or college, with dual-pedal safety equipment fitted as standard. Contact for current pricing and lesson availability.
Maihan Driving School
Manual and automatic
A female-only driving school specializing in automatic lessons, with instructors fluent in Dari, English, Urdu, Hindi, and Pashto. Clients consistently praise the patient, supportive teaching style, with multiple first-time pass testimonials. Pass Plus courses available to help new drivers reduce insurance costs.
DoDrive
Manual
DoDrive specialises in intensive driving courses designed to get learners test-ready in 1–8 days, with practical test fees and booking included in every course. A 10% student discount is available, and the school serves 128 postcodes across Surrey, Berkshire, Hampshire, and London. Their ORDIT-accredited team also trains new driving instructors.
Styles-Steering Driving School
Manual
John Styles brings 30 years of driving experience to this local school, combining road craft with test preparation to develop safe drivers for life. Lessons are tailored to individual goals and schedules, with a brand new manual Ford Fiesta that students consistently praise for its responsive handling. Contact for 90-minute lesson pricing and 5-lesson package rates.
Smile Auto Driving School
Manual
A decade-long track record in driver education with a focus on road safety and responsible driving practices. Modern, well-maintained vehicles and flexible lesson scheduling ensure you can learn at your own pace in a supportive environment.
Moyn's Driving School
Manual
Former BSM-trained instructor with a latest-generation Ford Fiesta ST Line and dual controls for safety. 130 five-star reviews highlight his patience, punctuality, and ability to build confidence in nervous learners. Contact for current lesson rates and block booking deals.
Drive Like A Boss
Manual and automatic
Rebranded from Duke & Duchess driving school with an established reputation across Bedfordshire. Instructors teach beyond test standard to build lifelong safe driving skills, with a supportive approach that turns mistakes into learning opportunities. Semi-intensive courses available from 4 weeks to 3 months, plus Pass Plus courses and motorway lessons once you've passed.
Lewis Tuition / Go For It Driving School
Manual
Instructor with a Masters in Education and 15+ years of teaching experience across private and state sectors, trained by renowned Pembrokeshire driving instructor John Llewellyn. Matthew combines formal pedagogical expertise with driving instruction, bringing structured teaching methods to every lesson. Intensive courses available when booked in advance.
2 Lane Driver Training
Manual
Patient instructor with consistently excellent reviews praising his calm teaching style and focus on building safe drivers, not just test passers. Multiple students report passing first time after lessons with Murtaza. Two-hour lessons available with flexible scheduling around work commitments.
HD Driving School
Manual
Grade A instructor with an exceptionally high first-time pass rate well above the local test centre average. Huw Davies brings a patient, relaxed teaching style that creates a calm learning environment, with lessons tailored to each pupil's pace and ability. Gift vouchers available for lessons or multi-hour packages at competitive rates.
Paul Burden Driving School
Manual
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.
Flying Colours Driving School
Manual
Family-run school serving a wide area across southwest London with a single dedicated instructor throughout your learning journey. No pricing or pass rate information is publicly listed, so contact them directly to discuss rates and availability.
PASSFAN Driving Lessons
Manual and automatic
Instructor Steve combines local expertise in Clacton, Colchester, and Ipswich with a focus on building confidence in nervous and anxious learners, including those with ADHD and autism. Two-hour lessons offer deeper learning and faster progress; block bookings of 10 hours come with discounts. Mock tests simulate real exam conditions to prepare you thoroughly for test day.
ALBA Driving School
Manual and automatic
Well-established school known for a calm, relaxed teaching style that works particularly well with complete beginners and nervous learners. Instruction available in Albanian, Italian, and Greek alongside English. Pass Plus motorway courses also available to help reduce insurance costs.
UB Driving
Automatic
Instructor with 25 years of driving experience using the K.U.S.A technique (Knowledge, Understanding, Skill, Attitude) to build confident, safe drivers rather than just test passers. Specialises in automatic driving lessons with flexible scheduling seven days a week, 6am to 8pm. Personalised instruction for all ages and skill levels.
MAR Driving School
Manual
Highest-rated driving school in the area with excellent Google reviews. Patient, supportive instruction tailored to each learner's pace, from complete beginners through to test preparation, with flexible lesson times to fit around your schedule.
Block booking
Best block deals in United Kingdom
Pay for a block of lessons upfront and the hourly rate drops. The best block here saves you £270.
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.
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.