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 1,181–1,200 of 15,301 driving schools and independent instructors in United Kingdom.

Bradleys School of Motoring

Bradleys School of Motoring

Manual

5
From £45/hr10hrs for £440Save £10

Independent school run by Bradley Cummings, who teaches with a calm and patient manner suited to nervous learners and complete novices alike. 2-hour lessons at £90 (£100 for evenings, weekends, and before 9am), or £440 for a 10-hour block. Pass Plus, motorway, and refresher lessons also available.

EveningsWeekends
Carshalton Way, Reading RG6 4EPView school
Driving Point

Driving Point

Manual and automatic

5
From £40/hr10hrs for £380Save £20

Perfect 5.0 rating across 95 reviews, with multiple first-time passes and students praising instructor Sunny's patience and ability to build confidence. Manual lessons from £40/hour (off-peak) or £80 for two hours, automatic at £42/hour, plus block deals from £195 for 5 hours. Intensive courses available for those needing accelerated learning.

EveningsWeekendsIntensive
Somerford Road, Wellingborough NN8 5EZView school
Flypass Driving School

Flypass Driving School

Manual

5
From £38/hr

Independent instructor Sue delivers calm, patient lessons tailored to each learner's pace, with a focus on building confidence from day one. Flexible pay-as-you-go pricing at £40/hour for 1, 1.5, or 2-hour lessons, plus motorway training and post-test refresher courses available for qualified drivers.

Female Instructors
39 Hythe Rd, Worthing BN11 5DFView school
Dan Brown's Driving School

Dan Brown's Driving School

Manual

5
From £40/hr

Patient, established instructor offering beginner-focused lessons at £42/hour, with discounted rates for longer sessions (1.5 hours at £63 total). Motorway lessons available at £50, plus dedicated 2-hour beginner packages for those with no driving experience.

Perrylands, Charlwood, Horley RH6 0BLView school
Brilliant Driving School

Brilliant Driving School

Manual

589% pass rate
From £40/hr10hrs for £325Save £75

With 20+ years of combined experience and an 89% pass rate, Brilliant Driving School specialises in managing test-day nerves and tailoring lessons to each learner's pace. Two-hour lessons at £40/hour (or £80 per 2-hour session), with block packages from £325 for 10 hours up to £1,700 for 50 hours. No cancellation fees, and pickup available from home, work, or school.

EveningsWeekendsIntensive
1 Bryn Celyn, Llansamlet, Swansea SA7 9SGView school
A+ Driving School

A+ Driving School

Automatic

5
From £45/hr

A-grade instructors with specialist experience training other driving instructors, plus fleet and Pass Plus courses. Two-hour lessons are the focus here, designed to consolidate progress with structured debrief and on-road practice of each syllabus topic. Lessons start from £45/hour and cater to all learners, including those with anxiety, dyslexia, and non-UK drivers preparing for their test.

EveningsWeekendsFemale Instructors
268 Walton Rd, Molesey, West Molesey KT8 2HTView school
Direct Driving School

Direct Driving School

Manual and automatic

5
From £35/hr

Independent instructor known for a calm, patient teaching style that puts nervous learners at ease quickly. Lessons at £35/hour with the first lesson at half price, plus Pass Plus and motorway refresher courses available. Flexible scheduling around your availability.

53 Ferndale Cres, Uxbridge UB8 2AYView school
Licence2learn

Licence2learn

Manual

5
From £40/hr9hrs for £350Save £10

£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.

EveningsWeekendsTest car available
8 Beagle Dr, Ford, Arundel BN18 0NYView school
Starfish Driving

Starfish Driving

Manual

5
From £40/hr10hrs for £380Save £20

Grade A instructor with ROSPA Advanced Driving Diploma and life coaching qualifications, bringing a patient, adaptive approach to every learner. Intensive courses range from £380 for 10 hours (experienced drivers needing polish) to £1,480 for 40 hours (complete beginners), with flexible scheduling and optional residential accommodation available. Standard lessons at £40/hour, or £38/hour for 10-hour blocks and £37/hour for 20-hour blocks.

IntensiveFemale Instructors
15 Montpelier, Weston-super-Mare BS23 2RJView school
Vector Driving School

Vector Driving School

Manual and automatic

5
From £39/hr10hrs for £390

Vector Driving School operates with over 25 male and female instructors across the local area, backed by consistently strong first-time pass rates and glowing reviews praising patient, well-structured teaching. Automatic driving lessons cost £39 per hour on block bookings (10 hours for £390, 20 hours for £780), with test day car hire at £99.99; manual lessons available at the same rates with no hidden fees.

Female InstructorsTest car available
28 Hatch Gardens, Epsom, Tadworth KT20 5JSView school
Look to Learn Driving School

Look to Learn Driving School

Manual

5
From £40/hr10hrs for £390Save £10

British Sign Language tuition sets this school apart, making it accessible to deaf and hard of hearing learners. Standard lessons cost £40/hour, with block deals at £197.50 for 5 hours or £390 for 10 hours, plus motorway training and refresher courses available.

EveningsWeekendsTest car available
Speaks British Sign Language
218 St Helen's Rd, Hastings TN34 2NBView school
PYDT Llanelli

PYDT Llanelli

Manual

5
From £36/hr10hrs for £350Save £10

37 years of teaching experience with an instructor who previously ran a successful driving school in Bournemouth before relocating to the area. £36 per hour or £35 per hour with a 10-lesson block at £350, plus Pass Plus courses available at £250. Intensive fast-track courses can be arranged on request.

Intensive
Parc Howard Ave, Llanelli SA15 3JYView school
Reading Driving School

Reading Driving School

Manual

5
From £37.50/hr10hrs for £380

Known for supporting nervous learners with calm, friendly instructors and a focus on building confidence before test day. Standard lessons from £40/hour, with a popular 10-hour block at £380 and first 2-hour taster lesson for £75. Intensive courses, mock tests, and refresher lessons available to suit different learning stages.

IntensiveFemale Instructors
Hartland Rd, Reading RG2 8BNView school
Akin Driving School

Akin Driving School

Automatic

5
From £40/hr10hrs for £375Save £25

Specialises in automatic driving lessons with flexible pay-as-you-go pricing from £35-£40 per hour, or a 10-hour package at £375. Offers beginner, refresher, and motorway lessons alongside Pass Plus courses, with evening and weekend availability to fit around your schedule.

EveningsWeekends
Little Bury St, Enfield N9 9JXView school
Driving Academy Ltd

Driving Academy Ltd

Manual and automatic

5
From £33/hr10hrs for £340

Competitive pricing from £33/hour for manual lessons or £37.50/hour for automatic, with 10-hour block deals at £340-£350. Intensive courses range from 20 to 48 hours (£780-£1920), plus test car hire from £160 including a lesson. Reviews highlight instructors like Noman and Shohag for their calm teaching style, flexibility, and ability to get learners test-ready quickly, with one student passing after just 3-5 lessons.

EveningsWeekendsIntensiveTest car available
145c Ley St, Ilford IG1 4BLView school
Havering School of Motoring

Havering School of Motoring

Manual

5
From £35/hr10hrs for £300Save £50

Over 35 years of combined experience serving the local area with a focus on manual lessons. Two-hour lessons at £70, or £300 for a 10-lesson block; evening and weekend lessons cost £85 for two hours.

EveningsWeekends
96 Mildmay Rd, Romford RM7 7DBView school
SAM School of Motoring

SAM School of Motoring

Manual and automatic

5
From £35/hr10hrs for £330Save £20

One of East London's highest-rated driving schools, trusted by over 5,000 learners with 49 instructors across 199 vehicles. Lessons from £35/hour weekdays or £37/hour evenings/weekends, with 10-hour packages at £330 (weekdays) or £350 (evenings/weekends); test day car hire including a pre-test lesson from £150. Multi-language support in Italian, Bangla, Hindi, Urdu, Gujarati, and Punjabi, plus Pass Plus courses also available.

EveningsWeekendsFemale InstructorsTest car available
Speaks Italian, Bangla, Hindi, Urdu, Gujarati, Punjabi
4 Kingston Rd, Ilford IG1 1PAView school
B&K Driving School

B&K Driving School

Manual and automatic

5
From £40/hr10hrs for £380Save £20

Multiple instructors including Khalid and Bushra with strong first-time pass reviews, including one student passing in just 3 weeks. £40 per hour for standard lessons, or £380 for a 10-hour block and £760 for 20 hours, with test car hire available at £150. No extra charge for evening and weekend lessons.

EveningsWeekendsIntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car available
50 Brockenhurst Ave, Worcester Park KT4 7RGView school
Links Driving School

Links Driving School

Manual

5
From £47.50/hr10hrs for £450Save £25

Retired Traffic Police Sergeant with 30 years' advanced driving experience and 583 test passes to date. Neil Emmerson teaches safe driving for life, not just test technique, drawing on decades of motorway patrol and collision investigation expertise. £49/hour or £450 for 10 hours, with test car hire at £95 including pre-test lesson.

Test car available
7 Plum Tree Rd, Lower Stondon, Henlow SG16 6NEView school
121 Driving School

121 Driving School

Manual and automatic

5
From £37.50/hr10hrs for £350Save £25

Known for patient instruction with a particular focus on nervous drivers and older learners. First two hours cost just £70, with block packages from £180 for 5 hours up to £1,370 for 40-hour intensive courses. Test car available for your driving test, plus six-day-a-week scheduling to fit around your life.

IntensiveTest car available
36 Endsleigh Rd, Southall UB2 5QLView 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