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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Manchester Driving School

Manchester Driving School

Manual and automatic

4.8
From £35/hr

Standard lessons at £35/hour with intensive courses available at £40/hour, typically getting learners test-ready in 4–8 weeks depending on pace. Provides driving progress reports and theory training support alongside both manual and automatic instruction.

Intensive
office 1, 916 Stockport Rd, Levenshulme, Manchester M19 3ABView school
Holloway Driving School

Holloway Driving School

Manual and automatic

4.8
From £32.50/hr10hrs for £360

Holloway Driving School has trained over 500 learners with 100% customer satisfaction and positive feedback across the board. Lessons start at £32.50/hour (2-hour introductory lesson at £65), with block deals from £37/hour for 10 hours (£360) up to £35/hour for 40 hours (£1,400), plus Pass Plus courses at £270 and motorway lessons available.

EveningsWeekendsIntensiveFemale Instructors
119 Westbourne Rd, London N7 8AAView school
St. John's Wood Driving School

St. John's Wood Driving School

Automatic

4.8
From £45/hr10hrs for £440Save £10

All lessons are a minimum of 2 hours one-to-one in automatic cars, with block booking discounts from £440 for 10 hours down to £1,640 for 40 hours. Test day car rental is available for £240–£270 depending on test time and location, plus a Pass Plus course at £400 for 6 hours to build confidence on motorways after you pass.

Test car available
1, London NW8 7BSView school
ASM Driving Schools

ASM Driving Schools

Manual and automatic

4.8
From £38/hr10hrs for £370Save £10

ASM offers flexible pricing with 1-hour manual lessons from £38 or automatic from £40, plus 10-hour block deals at £370 (manual) and £390 (automatic). No extra charge for using the school's test car on exam day, and special offers are available for beginners. One-to-one tuition covers theory and hazard perception training free of charge, with lessons available 7 days a week from 6am to 9pm.

EveningsWeekendsIntensiveTest car available
Paras House, 94 Orchard St, Kempston, Bedford MK42 7JJView school
Focus On Driving

Focus On Driving

Manual

4.898% pass rate
From £42/hr10hrs for £400Save £20

£42/hour or £400 for a 10-hour block, with test car hire at £84. A 98% pass rate across 500+ students, backed by 99% recommendation rating and testimonials praising the instructor's calm, professional approach. Peter Coton brings extensive experience across multiple vehicle classes and keeps up to date with the latest training methods.

IntensiveTest car available
Sandy Ln, Redruth TR15 2DGView school
Vogue Driving School

Vogue Driving School

Manual

4.8
From £46/hr10hrs for £430Save £30

Grade A instructor with 25 years' experience and 197 five-star reviews, known for creating a relaxed learning environment that builds confidence in nervous learners. £46/hour or £430 for a 10-hour block with no surcharges for evenings or weekends.

EveningsWeekends
The Offices, 57 Newtown Rd, Brighton and Hove, Hove BN3 7BAView school
Ideal Driving Schools

Ideal Driving Schools

Manual and automatic

4.8
From £35/hr10hrs for £340Save £10

Automatic and manual lessons from £34/hour, with a 2-hour option saving £15 per session. Highly experienced instructors across multiple test centres, backed by an excellent 5-star rating on 38 reviews, including first-time pass testimonials. Fast Track (10 hours) and intensive courses available for learners keen to progress quickly.

IntensiveFemale Instructors
33 London Rd, London SW17 9JRView school
NK Automatic Driving School

NK Automatic Driving School

Automatic

4.8
From £35/hrBlock bookings available

12 years of specialist experience teaching nervous beginners in a calm, patient environment. Mr. Khan focuses on safe driving for life, not just test passes. Lessons from £35/hour with a £330/month package available, plus intensive courses and Pass Plus training on offer.

Intensive
101 Lenthall Ave, Grays RM17 5ALView school
PDW Driving

PDW Driving

Manual and automatic

4.8
From £40/hr10hrs for £385Save £15

Established 26 years ago with multiple instructors offering different teaching styles to match your learning needs. £40/hour or £385 for a 10-hour block, plus Pass Plus courses at £270 for 6 hours to reduce your insurance premiums.

Female Instructors
12 Tinghall, Bognor Regis PO21 3RJView school
Maximus Driving

Maximus Driving

Manual and automatic

4.898% pass rate
From £40/hr10hrs for £380Save £20

98% pass rate across 400+ learners with experienced instructors teaching modern techniques including defensive driving and accident avoidance. Automatic lessons from £40/hour or £38/hour for 10 or 20-hour blocks; manual from £37/hour or £35/hour on the same block deals. Door-to-door service and intensive courses available to help you pass first time.

EveningsWeekendsIntensive
Byron Ct, Windsor SL4 4PUView school
Blackbulls Driving School

Blackbulls Driving School

Manual and automatic

4.8
From £45/hr10hrs for £450

£45 per hour or £450 for a 10-hour block, with test car hire available for £150. Blackbulls focuses on nervous drivers and those needing refresher training, offering flexible lesson scheduling and deep knowledge of local test routes across South West London and Kingston.

IntensiveTest car available
48, Highcliffe Dr, London SW15 4PXView school
Solo School of Motoring

Solo School of Motoring

Manual and automatic

4.8
From £40/hr10hrs for £385Save £15

10 years' specialist experience with automatic driving lessons in an electric vehicle, offering £80 for 2-hour sessions or £385 for a 10-hour block with £20 off first bookings. Patient, stress-free instruction focused on building confidence at your own pace, with a strict code of conduct ensuring respectful treatment throughout your learning journey.

EveningsWeekends
17 Eskdale Cl, Cardiff CF23 5LFView school
AutoGo

AutoGo

Automatic

4.887% pass rate
From £35/hr10hrs for £340Save £10

London's premier automatic driving school with 15+ years' experience and an 87% first-time or second-attempt pass rate. Single lessons at £35/hour or block deals from £340 for 10 hours and £660 for 20 hours, with test day car hire at approximately £140 for 3 hours. Practice on actual test routes across North and West London to build real confidence before your test.

EveningsWeekendsTest car available
25 Bramley Rd, London W10 6SZView school
Ladies First Driving School

Ladies First Driving School

Manual and automatic

4.8
From £60/hr10hrs for £470Save £130

The UK's leading ladies-only driving school, offering a comfortable and supportive learning environment exclusively for women. Pay-as-you-go lessons at £60/hour (minimum 2 hours) or structured courses from £120 for a 2-hour trial up to £2,256 for 48 hours, with intensive courses including test booking from £880 for 10 hours.

IntensiveFemale Instructors
26 Dalley Rd, Wokingham RG40 5BQView school
Emerging Left

Emerging Left

Manual and automatic

4.8
From £30/hr10hrs for £300

Grade A instructors exclusively, with door-to-door pickup and all test bookings handled for you. Intensive courses from £30/hour (10-hour package at £300 instructor payment plus £240 deposit) up to 45 hours for nervous beginners, with unused hours refunded if you pass. Station to Station option lets you train near your test centre instead of central London traffic.

IntensiveTest car available
3c Hoveden Rd, London NW2 3XEView school
Learners Club

Learners Club

Manual and automatic

4.880% pass rate
From £30/hr10hrs for £310

Over 80% pass rate—well above the national average—thanks to experienced instructors trained in building confidence with nervous learners. £33/hour for manual or £35/hour for automatic, with 10-hour block deals at £310 and £330 respectively. Intensive courses from 5 to 45 hours (£390–£1,630 for manual, £399–£1,675 for automatic) include the practical test fee and fast-track test booking.

Intensive
1 St Peter's Sq, Manchester M2 3DEView school
Whizz Driving School

Whizz Driving School

Manual and automatic

4.8
From £40/hr10hrs for £390Save £10

Known for supporting nervous drivers and the elderly with patient, structured instruction. £40/hour or £390 for a 10-hour block, with test car available for £100. Flexible scheduling six days a week and online progress tracking keep you on track toward passing.

EveningsWeekendsTest car available
93 Heol Lewis, Cardiff CF14 6QDView school
Nayland Driving School

Nayland Driving School

Manual and automatic

4.8
From £35/hr10hrs for £300Save £50

Intensive driving courses structured around 5-hour days, with your instructor estimating hours needed after a £70 assessment and booking your test as part of the package. Standard hourly lessons are flexible (1 or 2 hours) at £35/hour, with 10-hour blocks at £300 and 30-hour blocks at £840, plus test car use included on the day. Multiple instructors with strong reviews highlight confidence-building and first-time pass results.

EveningsWeekendsIntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car available
340 The Crescent, Highwoods, Colchester CO4 9ADView school
Royal School of Motoring

Royal School of Motoring

Manual and automatic

4.8
From £40/hr10hrs for £380Save £20

Established in 1981 and teaching local families for over 40 years, Royal operates with office-based instructors and a physical location you can visit for support. £40/hour for manual or £50/hour for automatic lessons, with 10-hour block deals at £380 (manual) or £450 (automatic), plus a 5×45-minute introductory course for £145. No hidden charges for evenings or weekends, free home or work pickup, and free theory preparation included.

EveningsWeekendsIntensive
8 Loampit Hill, London SE13 7SWView school
Anglia Driving School

Anglia Driving School

Manual and automatic

4.8
From £40/hr10hrs for £390Save £10

Affordable manual and automatic driving lessons from £40/hour, with block deals starting at £200 for 5 hours and £390 for 10 hours. Intensive courses range from 15 to 40 hours (£640–£1,680), all including test car use on the day. Pass Plus courses also available at £282 for 6 hours to help reduce insurance costs.

IntensiveTest car available
Blandford Rd, Beckenham BR3 4NJView 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