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
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4,047
driving schools
11,255
independent instructors
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Driving lessons in United Kingdom

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The Driving Clinic Driving School

The Driving Clinic Driving School

Manual and automatic

4.9

Master trainers teaching 'driveology' – the art and science of driving – with a holistic approach covering mindfulness, defensive driving, and environmental efficiency far beyond test requirements. Automatic and manual lessons available alongside intensive courses and Pass Plus, with pricing available on request.

Intensive
9 Saxon Cl, Surbiton KT6 6BPView school
JEDS Driving School

JEDS Driving School

Manual and automatic

4.990% pass rate

Over 25 years of experience with a 90%+ pass rate and multilingual instruction in Chinese, Myanmar, Greek, Russian, Punjabi, Urdu, Hindi, Gujarati, Romanian, and Italian. Specialist mobility instructors trained at QEF Mobility Centre Carshalton support disabled learners, while Fast Pass intensive courses range from 10 to 30 hours over one to two weeks. Full one-to-one tuition with door-to-door service and flexible scheduling including evenings and weekends.

EveningsWeekendsIntensiveFemale Instructors
Speaks Chinese, Myanmar, Greek, Russian, Punjabi, Urdu, Hindi, Gujarati, Romanian, Italian
Central, Croydon CR0 5DYView school
Abbies Driving School

Abbies Driving School

Manual

4.9
Block bookings available

Over 25 years' experience teaching thousands of learners across East London. Block booking discounts available, with a walk-in centre at 2A Balaam Street for easy access to lessons and payments.

2A Balaam St, London E13 8AQView school
Kelvin White Driving School

Kelvin White Driving School

Manual and automatic

4.9

High first-time pass rate backed by over 600 customer reviews and a proprietary Accelerated Learning System that structures every lesson for maximum progress. The team includes a female automatic instructor (Claire Pendlebury) alongside experienced male instructors, with a risk-free guarantee and free theory test preparation included. You'll drive on your first lesson in carefully chosen quiet areas to build confidence at your own pace.

Female Instructors
43 Parklands Way, Somerton TA11 6JGView school
Greer's Gears Driving School

Greer's Gears Driving School

Manual and automatic

4.9
Block bookings available

Chris Greer was named Scottish Driving Instructor of the Year in 2021 and remains in the UK's top 20 instructors, with a team including a former police emergency response driver and ex-Police Scotland trainer. Two-hour lessons are designed to build confidence and road safety skills, with most learners reaching test standard in around 20 sessions. Intensive courses range from £500 for 10 hours (post-test failure support) to £2,000 for 40 hours including your practical test fee, plus access to an 8K driving simulator and the personalised Total Drive app.

IntensiveFemale Instructors
Unit 21, North Harbour Trading Estate, N Harbour St, Ayr KA8 8BNView school
Brighton Automatic Driving School

Brighton Automatic Driving School

Automatic

4.9

Intensive automatic courses from £1,449 for 4 days, designed to get you test-ready in 2-5 weeks instead of months of weekly lessons. Instructor Doug is praised across multiple reviews for patience, professionalism, and a relaxed teaching style that builds confidence even in nervous learners. Home pick-up and drop-off included, with your test booked and taken at the end of the course.

IntensiveTest car available
Lower Ground Floor 1, 60 Wilbury Road, Hove BN3 3PAView school
Harsa Driving School

Harsa Driving School

Manual and automatic

4.9
Block bookings available

15+ years of experience with patient, reliable instructors focused on first-time passes. Block booking discounts available on multiple hours, with flexible lesson times to fit around your schedule and early test dates offered during busy periods.

High Park Cres, Sedgley, Dudley DY3 1QSView school
Yiannis Driving School

Yiannis Driving School

Manual

4.9

Methodical instructor trained in student-centred learning techniques who breaks down driving concepts clearly and identifies the root cause of any problems. Over 300 students taught with consistently strong reviews praising his patient, friendly approach and ability to build confidence in nervous learners. Intensive and semi-intensive courses available alongside weekly lessons; contact for pricing and custom course quotes.

EveningsWeekendsIntensive
The Drive, Brighton and Hove, Hove BN3 3QBView school
Quick 2 Pass Driving School

Quick 2 Pass Driving School

Manual and automatic

4.997% pass rate
Block bookings available

Over 97% first-time pass rate with a strict one-to-one tuition policy, meaning no other pupils picked up during your lesson. Door-to-door service lets you start from home, work, or college, and there are no extra charges for weekend or evening lessons. Specialised courses available for nervous learners, plus Pass Plus and motorway training.

EveningsWeekendsIntensiveFemale Instructors
Bower Way, Slough SL1 5HAView school
Wheels 2 Drive

Wheels 2 Drive

Manual

4.9
Block bookings available

Grade A instructor with over 20 years' experience, including previous roles at BSM and AA, now running their own practice with 25-30 students who prefer accelerated learning. Specialises in nervous and anxious drivers, with first-time pass testimonials and block booking discounts available. Intensive courses, Pass Plus training, defensive driving lessons, and refresher courses all on offer.

EveningsWeekendsIntensive
20 Crescent Way, Aveley, South Ockendon RM15 4TJView school
The Driving Therapist

The Driving Therapist

Manual

4.9

Instructor with 20 years' experience and specialist qualifications in anxiety management, NLP, and advanced driving (IAM Roadsmart Masters with Distinction). Combines professional instruction with therapeutic support, particularly suited to nervous and anxious learners, those with SEND, and drivers returning after a break. One student passed with zero minors after 10 years of driving phobia and 20+ previous instructors.

Female Instructors
Stour Lodge, 3 Rectory Rd, Wrabness, Manningtree CO11 2TRView school
1driving

1driving

Manual and automatic

4.9
Block bookings available

Led by ex-DVSA driving examiners who ensure consistent teaching standards across the team. Intensive courses start from £550 for 7 hours including test car hire, with larger packages up to 40 hours at £2200. Mock tests with feedback available for £80, plus motorway lessons and refresher courses for passed drivers.

IntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car available
82 Lovett Way, London NW10 0UNView school
Ace Drive Wise

Ace Drive Wise

Manual and automatic

4.985% pass rate

85% of students pass within 40 hours, with 97% recommending the school. Over 35 years in driver training, Ace Drive Wise offers a 5-day intensive course alongside standard lessons, plus Pass Plus courses (6 hours covering motorway, dual carriageway, rural roads, night driving and all-weather conditions) that can unlock insurance discounts.

Intensive
Comptton, Curls Ln, Maidenhead SL6 2QFView school
2Drive

2Drive

Automatic

4.9

Patient instructor with strong testimonials including first-time passes and zero-minor results. Specialises in automatic driving lessons with intensive and semi-intensive courses available, plus mock tests to build confidence before your test day.

Intensive
The Blvd, Goring-by-Sea, Worthing BN12 6BSView school
Conquer Driving

Conquer Driving

Manual and automatic

4.9

Manual and automatic driving lessons in Colchester with a 'Learn or it's Free' guarantee — only pay if you're happy with the instruction. Lessons are typically 2 hours long in a clean, air-conditioned car, with experienced instructors offering structured tuition tailored to beginners and experienced drivers alike.

High St, Colchester CO1 1UGView school
Drive with IDS

Drive with IDS

Manual

4.9

Drawing on over 20 years of combined experience, IDS tailors lesson plans to match your individual learning style and pace. The school prioritises building safe driving habits alongside test success, with flexible scheduling to fit around your commitments.

360 Neasden Ln N, Neasden, London NW10 0BTView school
Gold Standard Driving

Gold Standard Driving

Manual and automatic

4.998% pass rate

98% first-time pass rate backed by instructors with experience across cars, buses, coaches, and motorbikes, bringing a uniquely rounded perspective to road safety. Particularly skilled with nervous drivers, the team combines patience with ongoing Highway Code training to ensure learners are test-ready and genuinely prepared for real-world driving. Many students need fewer lessons than expected, delivering genuine value for money.

Intensive
108 Wycombe Ln, Wooburn Green, High Wycombe HP10 0HHView school
KAR Driving School

KAR Driving School

Manual

4.965% pass rate

65% first-time pass rate with an average of just 30 hours to test, significantly outperforming the UK average of 47 hours. Instructor Karol brings years of AA company experience and a track record of building confidence in nervous learners, with testimonials highlighting his patient, encouraging approach and ability to help students pass on their first attempt.

Old Steine, Kemptown, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 1EJView school
Aneka Driving School

Aneka Driving School

Manual and automatic

4.9

21+ years' experience with a patient, tailored approach to every learner. Speaks English and Tamil, DBS-checked, and specialises in nervous drivers and refresher courses alongside intensive driving lessons and motorway tuition.

Intensive
Speaks Tamil
26 Victor Rd, Harrow HA2 6PZView school
LIDT

LIDT

Manual

4.9

Founded in 2003, LIDT specialises in intensive driving courses designed to get learners test-ready in weeks rather than months, with 1000+ five-star reviews backing their approach. Courses range from 15 to 45 hours depending on experience, include test booking and test-day car hire with a 2-hour warm-up lesson, and are taught by their network of 100+ local instructors. They've pioneered teaching in Tesla Model 3s and developed the UK's #1 learner driver app to track progress against all 27 DVSA driving skills.

IntensiveTest car available
355 Commercial Rd, Stepney Green, London E1 2PSView 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