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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Soroush Driving School

Soroush Driving School

Automatic

4.9
From £45/hr20hrs for £820Save £80

Specialists exclusively in automatic driving lessons across 25 locations within a 10-mile radius. £50/hour for standard lessons, or save up to 23% with block deals: £390 for 10 hours or £770 for 20 hours. Lessons available in English and Persian, with flexible options including refresher courses and motorway training.

Speaks Persian
Milford Gardens, Wembley HA0 2ASView school
B1st

B1st

Manual and automatic

4.9
From £32.50/hr10hrs for £300Save £25

18 years' teaching experience with free theory test preparation and structured courses from complete beginner through to Pass Plus. £33/hour or £300 for a 10-hour block in Ilford, Barking and Redbridge areas, with semi-intensive and intensive courses available. Welcomes nervous pupils and students of all abilities.

Intensive
32 Raymond Rd, Ilford IG2 7EAView school
London Driving Test

London Driving Test

Manual and automatic

4.9
From £40/hr

4.9/5 Google rating with 250+ students passed. Lessons at £40/hour with 2-hour sessions, plus test car hire at £150 per test including a 1-hour pre-test lesson. Instructor Mohamed is known for patient, calm teaching that builds confidence quickly, with students reporting first-time passes and rapid progress from beginner to test-ready.

Test car available
Selby centre, Selby Rd, London N17 8JLView school
Central Driver Training

Central Driver Training

Manual and automatic

4.9
From £42/hr10hrs for £395Save £25

£84 for a 2-hour lesson or £395 for a 10-hour block on manual lessons, with automatic options also available. Family-run since 1987, the school emphasises two-hour slots as the most effective way to retain knowledge and pass first time. A diverse team of instructors tailors lessons to individual learners, with a 4.9-star rating across 130 reviews.

EveningsWeekendsIntensiveFemale Instructors
18 Higham Rd, Rushden NN10 6DZView school
Mini Driving School

Mini Driving School

Manual

4.9
From £42/hr10hrs for £410Save £10

£42 per hour or £410 for a 10-hour block, with a generous introductory offer of 5 hours for £170 for new drivers. Motorway lessons available at £50/hour, and Pass Plus courses at £360. Pricing stays the same for evenings and weekends, making it flexible for learners with busy schedules.

EveningsWeekends
13 Malthouse Ln, Horley RH6 8FYView school
Orange Driving School

Orange Driving School

Automatic

4.9
From £37.50/hr10hrs for £360Save £15

Family-run school focused on practical, confidence-building lessons rather than roadside theory. Lessons emphasize real driving practice with structured training designed to help learners pass in 10 hours less than average, saving over £320 on typical costs. £38/hour for 1.5-hour lessons, £37.50/hour for 2-hour lessons, or £36/hour in 10-hour blocks; intensive courses from £225 for 5 hours up to £1,350 for 30 hours, with a full refund guarantee if unsatisfied.

IntensiveFemale Instructors
Park Rd, Enfield EN3 6SSView school
Skills Driving School

Skills Driving School

Manual and automatic

4.9
From £50/hr10hrs for £455Save £45

Family-run school since 1995 using Mercedes-Benz A-Class vehicles exclusively, with male and female instructors available. All lessons are minimum two hours at £100, with substantial block booking discounts ranging from £455 for 10 hours down to £2,430 for 60 hours. Motorway lessons, Pass Plus courses, and test day packages including 1.5 hours tuition and insurance cover are also available.

EveningsWeekendsIntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car available
No Access to Public, 32, 34 Chippenham Rd, Maida Hill, London W9 2AFView school
QMH Driving School

QMH Driving School

Manual and automatic

4.9
From £37.50/hr40hrs for £1,400Save £100

Competitive pricing from £37.50/hour with substantial block booking discounts, dropping to £35/hour for 40-hour packages. Test car hire available at £140, plus motorway and Pass Plus courses on offer. Male and female instructors cover weekdays, evenings, weekends, and bank holidays at no extra charge.

EveningsWeekendsIntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car available
17 Horndean Cl, London SW15 4BEView school
NENA Driving School

NENA Driving School

Manual and automatic

4.9
From £37.50/hr12hrs for £432Save £18

NENA Driving School offers competitive hourly rates at £37.50 per hour, with intensive courses ranging from 12 to 36 hours (£432–£1,260) and a 2-hour refresher option at £85. Beyond standard lessons, they provide motorway, nighttime, and Pass Plus courses in modern dual-control cars with flexible scheduling to suit your pace.

Intensive
11 Charnwood Cl, New Malden KT3 3PSView school
HMS Driving School

HMS Driving School

Automatic

4.9
From £37.50/hr10hrs for £370Save £5

Over 15 years of experience specialising in automatic driving lessons with a proven high pass rate across hundreds of learners. Hourly lessons at £40, or save with 10-hour intensive blocks at £370 and 20-hour packages at £730. Free local pickup, mock practical tests, and flexible evening and weekend slots make this school accessible for busy schedules.

EveningsWeekendsIntensive
Chantry Cl, Harrow HA3 9QZView school
ECOL Driving School

ECOL Driving School

Manual and automatic

4.9
From £50/hr10hrs for £480Save £20

17 years of experience teaching 2,500+ students with a 100% success rate. Emrah's calm, patient approach has earned 200+ five-star reviews, with students praising his clear communication and confidence-building style. Automatic lessons from £60/hour or £480 for 10 hours; test car hire available from £240 including pre-test tuition, insurance, and vehicle use. Specialist services include British Sign Language, learning difficulties support, and Turkish-language lessons.

EveningsWeekendsIntensiveTest car available
Speaks Turkish, British Sign Language
21A Spekehill, Coldharbour Estate, London SE9 3BNView school
Sapphire Driving Academy

Sapphire Driving Academy

Manual

4.998% pass rate
From £35/hr10hrs for £350

£35 per hour with block deals from £350 for 10 hours up to £1,400 for 40 hours, plus test day car hire at £165. Led by an ex-DVSA examiner and backed by 17 years' experience, this school achieves a 98% first-time pass rate across 2,200+ trained students. Modern dual-control vehicles and flexible scheduling across West London and surrounding areas.

Test car available
Speaks Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, German, French, Russian, Dutch, Arabic, Chinese (Simplified)
90 High Street Harlington, Harlington, Hayes UB3 5DNView school
Rite Driving

Rite Driving

Manual and automatic

4.9
From £42.50/hr10hrs for £400Save £25

£42.50/hour for automatic lessons or £45/hour for manual, with 10-hour blocks at £400 and £425 respectively. Independent instructor focused on calm, pressure-free teaching and close attention to each pupil's progress. Pass Plus courses available at £270 for 5 hours covering motorways, night driving, and adverse weather.

Test car available
Beckway St, London SE17 1TNView school
Mutual Driving School

Mutual Driving School

Manual and automatic

4.9
From £38/hr

Established since 1976 with over 44 years of teaching experience, this family-run school offers standard lessons, intensive courses, motorway training, and Pass Plus courses. Daytime lessons from £38/hour (manual) or £39/hour (automatic); evenings and weekends from £40/hour (manual) or £42/hour (automatic). Test car hire available at £150 including insurance and fuel.

EveningsWeekendsIntensiveTest car available
415 Wick Ln, Bow, London E3 2JGView school
FrankLyDriving.uk

FrankLyDriving.uk

Manual

4.9
From £38/hr10hrs for £365Save £15

Instructors hold Advanced Driving qualifications and offer supported online theory test preparation alongside practical lessons. £40/hour or £365 for a 10-hour block (5 x 2-hour lessons), with Pass Plus courses also available at £295 for a full day including lunch.

North Lockside, Pacific Dr, Eastbourne BN23 5BJView school
Direct Drive

Direct Drive

Manual and automatic

4.9
From £37.50/hr10hrs for £360Save £15

Established in 1999 with over 500 first-time passes in 2018-2019, Direct Drive specializes in nervous and anxious learners, offering clear instruction in a relaxed environment. Manual lessons from £37.50/hour or £360 for 10 hours; automatic from £42/hour or £415 for 10 hours, with intensive courses including car hire and insurance. They guarantee all pupils will pass the driving test, provide free in-car theory tuition, and offer test car rental.

EveningsWeekendsIntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car available
Direct Drive Driving School, Challenge House, 616 Mitcham Rd, Croydon CR0 3AAView school
Yellowline Driving School

Yellowline Driving School

Manual

4.9
From £29/hrBlock bookings available

£29/hour with block deals from 10 to 20 hours, plus test car hire available. Instructor Tony has built a strong reputation for patient, tailored teaching that targets weak points, with one student passing on their first attempt after four previous failures elsewhere. Mock exams and assessment lessons help prepare learners for test day.

EveningsWeekendsIntensiveTest car available
13 Aston Grn, Cranford, Hounslow TW4 7QGView school
JBlairs of Wigan

JBlairs of Wigan

Manual and automatic

4.9
From £40/hr10hrs for £380Save £20

A 25-year-old institution offering manual lessons at £40/hour or £380 for a 10-hour block, with automatic tuition at £45/hour. Motorway training (2-hour minimum at £85–£95), Pass Plus courses, and intensive driving courses round out a comprehensive offering, plus check their Crazy Deals page for seasonal discounts.

IntensiveFemale Instructors
9 Frederick St, Hindley, Wigan WN2 3BDView school
Austin's School of Motoring

Austin's School of Motoring

Manual and automatic

4.9
From £40/hr

Belfast-based school using BMW Mini vehicles with dual-control technology across all instructor cars. Standard lessons at £40/hour (60 minutes) or £60 for 90-minute sessions, with intensive courses also available. Focus on first-time pass rates through structured MSPSL routine teaching and mock test preparation at local test centres.

IntensiveTest car available
7 Albert Dr, Castlereagh, Belfast BT6 9JHView school
Fabara Driving School

Fabara Driving School

Automatic

4.9
From £40/hr10hrs for £380Save £20

Multiple first-time passes and consistently high praise for building confidence in nervous learners. Oumar's patient, professional approach focuses on teaching safe driving rather than just test technique, with students repeatedly highlighting his belief in them and flexible scheduling. Single lessons at £40/hour or £380 for a 10-hour block, plus motorway lessons and mock tests available.

2 Nichol Ln, Bromley BR1 4DEView 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