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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Dens Driving School

Dens Driving School

Manual

5
From £48/hr10hrs for £460Save £20

A 30-year institution in Thames Ditton with instructors boasting up to 35 years' experience and consistently high pass rates. £48/hour or £460 for a 10-hour block, with motorway tuition and refresher courses included. Instructors know all local test routes inside out, so you'll practise exactly what the examiner might ask.

Female Instructors
2 Manordene Cl, Thames Ditton KT7 0DZView school
Acorn School of Motoring

Acorn School of Motoring

Manual and automatic

5
From £38/hr10hrs for £360Save £20

£38/hour for standard lessons or £360 for a 10-hour block, with weekend lessons available at £40-£80 per session. Intensive courses range from 10 to 45 hours with test fees included, compressed into 2 to 12 weeks depending on your pace. A female instructor option is available at the same hourly rate.

EveningsWeekendsIntensiveFemale Instructors
Fecitt Rd, Blackburn BB2 6EFView school
Coggeshall Driving School

Coggeshall Driving School

Manual

5
From £35/hrBlock bookings available

Grade A instructor and Vice Chairman of the Institute of Advanced Motorists with 20+ years' experience since 2001. Beyond test preparation, you'll learn advanced driving techniques to stay safe on the road, with an above-average pass rate backing the approach. £35/hour with intensive courses available in 2, 10, 20 and 40-hour blocks.

Intensive
42 Robinsbridge Rd, Coggeshall, Colchester CO6 1ULView school
James Driving School

James Driving School

Manual

5
From £37.50/hr10hrs for £337.50Save £38

With 15 years' experience and previous roles at Wimbledon Driving School and BSM, James brings structured, patient instruction in a calm environment. Lessons start at £37.50/hour, with block deals offering genuine savings: 10 hours for £337.50, 20 hours for £699, or 30 hours plus test car usage for £1,150. Motorway lessons and Pass Plus courses also available.

Test car available
443 Gander Green Ln, Sutton SM3 9QYView school
1rob

1rob

Manual

5
From £40/hr

Most students prefer 90-minute lessons at this school, finding them the sweet spot between focus and concentration. Lessons start at £40/hour or £55 for 90 minutes, with flexible pick-up and drop-off from home, school, college or work. Intensive courses available on request, tailored to individual needs.

Intensive
195 Eltham High St, London SE9 1TSView school
Wheels Driving School

Wheels Driving School

Automatic

5
From £37/hrBlock bookings available

Grade A instructor with over 20 years' experience, originally a professional safari driver in Kenya before establishing his own school in 1985. £37/hour for automatic lessons, with block booking deals, student discounts, and free theory practice support included. Teaches in seven languages including English, Gujarati, Urdu, Punjabi, and Hindi, plus offers intensive courses and motorway lessons.

Intensive
Speaks Gujarati, Cutchi, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu, Kiswahili
Zion Rd, Blackburn BB1 5PXView school
VITA Driving School

VITA Driving School

Manual and automatic

5
From £37.50/hr

Instructor Yilmaz Gozcu combines a calm, friendly approach with professional teaching techniques to build confident drivers from beginner to test-ready. Automatic lessons at £37.50/hour or £75 for two hours; manual at £40/hour or £80 for two hours, with test day car hire available for £150 including a pre-test lesson.

IntensiveTest car available
Anglesey Rd, Enfield EN3 4HYView school
Chris Trickey Driving Lessons

Chris Trickey Driving Lessons

Manual

5
From £48/hr10hrs for £450Save £30

18 years of teaching experience with a focus on building safe, confident drivers in a calm environment tailored to your pace. Standard lessons are £48/hour (£55 on Saturdays and bank holidays), with a 10-hour block package at £450. Post-test motorway training and refresher lessons also available, all delivered in a Ford Focus diesel.

EveningsWeekends
Whitecross St, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 4DZView school
Sohel's Driving School

Sohel's Driving School

Manual and automatic

5
From £50/hr10hrs for £490Save £10

Patient and professional instructors focused on first-time passes. Automatic lessons from £53/hour or £490 for 10 hours; manual from £60/hour or £520 for 10 hours. Semi-intensive courses and Pass Plus training also available.

Intensive
Flat 4, No public access, 132 Seymour Pl, London W1H 1NSView school
New Era Driving School

New Era Driving School

Manual and automatic

5
From £40/hr10hrs for £400

Established in 2010 with a very high first time driving test pass rate, this school teaches in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere while maintaining professional driving standards. Manual lessons from £40/hour or £400 for 10 hours; automatic from £42/hour or £395 for 10 hours, with a special offer of £75 for your first 2 hours. Beyond standard lessons, they offer theory coaching, Pass Plus courses (£300 for 6 hours), motorway training (£135 for 3 hours), and refresher lessons for those rebuilding confidence.

EveningsWeekends
Croydon Rd, London SW20 7SWView school
Auto Lessons

Auto Lessons

Automatic

5
From £37.50/hr20hrs for £720Save £30

Instructor Hasib has built a strong reputation with consistent five-star reviews praising his patience, calm teaching style, and knowledge of test routes. Lessons start at £37.50/hour (2-hour sessions at £75), with block deals from £220 for 6 hours up to £720 for 20 hours, plus a 20-hour intensive course at £799 and test car hire at £250.

EveningsWeekendsIntensiveTest car available
44d Myrdle St, London E1 1HLView school
Driving Portal

Driving Portal

Manual and automatic

5
From £40/hr10hrs for £400

Flexible lesson lengths from 1 hour to 2 hours at £45–£80, with 10-hour blocks at £400 for both manual and automatic. Intensive courses range from 3 to 8 days (£720–£1920), plus Pass Plus courses and motorway lessons available.

Intensive
85 Aberporth Rd, Cardiff CF14 2PQView school
EL's Driving School

EL's Driving School

Automatic

5
From £40/hr10hrs for £310Save £90

Grade A instructor with 15 years' experience offering automatic lessons at £33/hour (daytime Mon-Fri 10-4) or £40/hour standard rate, with 45-minute sessions. Block deals available: 5 lessons for £160 or 10 lessons for £310, plus free online theory test training and Pass Plus courses included. Modern cars, punctuality, and a money-back guarantee on online lessons if unsatisfied.

38 Southend Ln, London SE6 3AAView school
Si Pass Driving School

Si Pass Driving School

Manual and automatic

5
From £44/hr10hrs for £430Save £10

Si Pass Driving School emphasizes affordable pricing with flexible payment options: £44/hour for automatic lessons or £40/hour for manual in your own car, with a 10-hour block at £430 (automatic) or £390 (manual) offering better value. Intensive courses range from 10 to 30 hours depending on your experience level, plus motorway lessons (£90 per 2 hours) and Pass Plus courses (£270) for qualified drivers looking to build confidence and potentially reduce insurance premiums.

EveningsWeekendsIntensive
87 Thicknesse Ave, Wigan WN6 8PWView school
Pass Me U

Pass Me U

Manual and automatic

5
From £40/hr10hrs for £400

Instructor with 25 years of UK driving experience and fluency in six languages including Urdu, Punjabi, Mirpuri, Pothwari, and Hindi. Flexible pricing from £60 for 90-minute automatic lessons to £80 for 2-hour manual sessions, with block deals starting at £370 for 10 hours. Intensive courses available within 1-6 weeks, plus weekend lessons.

EveningsWeekendsIntensive
Speaks Urdu, Punjabi, Mirpuri, Pothwari, Hindi
Eden park, Blackburn BB2 7HJView school
S & A Driving School

S & A Driving School

Manual and automatic

5
From £37.50/hr10hrs for £375

Two-hour lessons at £37.50 per hour (or £375 for a 10-hour block) with test day car hire available for £140. Instructors focus on thorough fault correction and roundabout technique, with refresher courses and motorway driving also on offer. Pass Plus courses (6 hours, £260) available alongside intensive lessons.

EveningsWeekendsIntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car available
15c Old Church Rd, Chingford Mount, London E4 6SJView school
MyLearners

MyLearners

Manual and automatic

5
From £32.50/hr10hrs for £340

Competitive pricing from £35/hour for manual lessons or £37/hour for automatic driving lessons, with block deals at £340 for 10 hours. Introductory 2-hour trial available at £65, plus test day support with doorstep pickup included in all lessons. Offers intensive courses, Pass Plus, motorway training, and refresher lessons tailored to individual needs.

IntensiveTest car available
49 Hickling Rd, Ilford IG1 2HEView school
Antonine Driving School

Antonine Driving School

Manual

5
From £40/hrBlock bookings available

£40/hour or £80 for 2-hour lessons, with block booking discounts and a half-price starter package for new learners. Semi-intensive courses available subject to pupil volume, plus motorway lessons (£85 for 2 hours) and Pass Plus courses (£250 for 6 hours). All lessons delivered in a 5-star EuroNCAP-rated Vauxhall Corsa with dual controls, emphasising learner safety and confidence in a controlled environment.

Intensive
Hazel Rd, Cumbernauld, Glasgow G67 3BWView school
Sudbury Driving School

Sudbury Driving School

Manual

5
From £24/hr10hrs for £220Save £20

Family-run school established over 20 years, now run by Darren Weavers with a focus on friendly, patient tuition in modern air-conditioned Volkswagens. Intensive courses start at £650 for 30 hours, or £24/hour with a 10-hour block at £220. Standout offerings include one-hour assessment lessons, theory test help with transport provided, motorway tuition, and mock tests.

IntensiveTest car available
19 Mallard Way, Great Cornard, Sudbury CO10 0YGView school
One L of a Driver

One L of a Driver

Manual

570% pass rate
From £40/hr10hrs for £390Save £10

70% pass rate, nearly 60% above the national average, backed by 15 years' experience and strong relationships with local test centre examiners. £40/hour or £390 for a 10-hour block, with student discounts available and the first lesson free. Mock tests from the actual test centre, intensive courses, and Pass Plus tuition all included.

Intensive
314 Alderman Rd, Glasgow G13 3TNView 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