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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Andi Green Driving School

Andi Green Driving School

Manual and automatic

4.1(9)
From £47.50/hrBlock bookings available

Grade A instructor with an exceptionally high first-time pass rate, including specialist tuition for learners with learning difficulties. £47.50 per hour with block booking discounts available, plus intensive courses that can be completed in a week (theory test must be passed first). Lessons run 7 days a week from 08:30 to 19:30 on weekdays, with collection from home or work included.

EveningsWeekendsIntensive
Hendwell Cl, Plymouth PL6 6TBView school
Farrah Driver Training

Farrah Driver Training

Manual

4.1
From £40/hr10hrs for £390Save £10

Grade 6 DVSA fleet-registered instructor in the top 5% nationally, with 113 five-star reviews out of 121 total. £40/hour (minimum 2 hours) or £390 for a 10-hour block; intensive courses from £1,092 for 28 hours. Tariq's background in public service and advanced qualifications, combined with consistently praised teaching skills and reliability, make this school particularly strong for learners seeking structured, professional instruction.

EveningsWeekendsIntensive
250 London Rd, Wickford SS12 0JXView school
Green 4 Go

Green 4 Go

Manual and automatic

4.1
From £41/hr10hrs for £400Save £10

Known for supporting nervous learners and those with dyslexia or dyspraxia, Green 4 Go tailors lesson intensity to individual progress rather than pushing a fixed number of hours. Manual lessons from £42/hour weekdays (£45 after 6pm), with 5-hour blocks at £200 or 10-hour blocks at £400; automatic lessons available weekdays until 6pm at £44/hour.

EveningsWeekendsFemale Instructors
10 Hartley Way, Taunton TA1 2LJView school
Kinetic Driving School

Kinetic Driving School

Manual and automatic

4(185)
From £37/hr10hrs for £340Save £30

Manual and automatic lessons across the South East with 4.5/5 reviews on Yell and Trustpilot. £37/hour for manual or £40/hour for automatic, with block deals saving up to £40, book 10 hours for £340 (manual) or £370 (automatic). Intensive courses from £802 (20 hours, manual) include test fees, plus free 24-hour online theory training and motorway lessons at £45/hour.

IntensiveFemale Instructors
Kinetic Driving School, The management Suite Thamesgate Shopping Centre, Thamesgate Shopping Centre, Gravesend DA11 0AUView school
Drive2us

Drive2us

Manual and automatic

4(80)85% pass rate
From £30/hr10hrs for £400

Established over 15 years with an 85-86% first-time pass rate and 97% pupil satisfaction across 2,395+ students passed. Lessons from £30-40 per hour, with a 10-hour block at £400 and intensive courses starting at £205, plus free theory test app and pickup from home or work for new drivers.

EveningsWeekendsIntensiveFemale Instructors
Pierrepont St, Bath BA1 1LAView school
EVO Driver Training Ltd

EVO Driver Training Ltd

Manual and automatic

4(8)
From £40/hr10hrs for £375Save £25

Four automatic instructors and one manual specialist give learners genuine choice, with strong emphasis on automatic lessons for future electric vehicle drivers. Weekday lessons from £60 for 1.5 hours or £80 for 2 hours; block deals save £25-£50 with a 10-hour block at £375 or 15-hour block at £550. Motorway and refresher courses also available.

EveningsWeekends
13 Cooper Rd, Newport PO30 2LRView school
Bown 2 Pass

Bown 2 Pass

Manual

4(8)
From £42/hr10hrs for £420

Single instructor with 15+ years' experience, known for a calm, patient teaching style that builds confidence in nervous learners—multiple five-star reviews highlight first-time passes and supportive test-day preparation. £45/hour or £420 for a 10-hour block (1½–2 hour lessons), plus Pass Plus courses at £300 and motorway tuition available.

Intensive
44 Yeomeads, Long Ashton, Bristol BS41 9BQView school
Auto Lessons Preston

Auto Lessons Preston

Manual and automatic

4(4)
From £31/hr40hrs for £970Save £270

10 years' experience teaching all abilities and ages in a Mercedes automatic. Trial lessons from £27/hour, then £32/hour ongoing, with substantial savings on block bookings: 10 hours for £300, 20 hours for £580, or 40 hours for £970 (just £24.25/hour). Friendly, patient instructor focused on making learning fun and easy.

20 Palatine Dr, Preston PR2 3DWView school
Dracks School of Motoring

Dracks School of Motoring

Manual

4(4)
From £42/hr11hrs for £442Save £20

Run by Paul Drackett with 32 years' experience, this independent school teaches with a calm, patient approach that suits nervous learners and complete beginners alike. Lessons are £42/hour (full 60 minutes) or book 11 lessons for £442 with the 11th at just £20, plus flexible lesson lengths from 60 to 120 minutes. Theory test prep, Pass Plus courses (£270 for 6 hours), and motorway instruction are all available.

Aycliffe Rd, Borehamwood WD6 4JNView school
Enable Driving School

Enable Driving School

Manual and automatic

4(4)
From £45/hrBlock bookings available

Specialises in inclusive driving tuition for learners of all abilities, with particular expertise in teaching those with physical disabilities, learning needs, or emotional support requirements. Instructors have over 25 years combined experience and offer lessons in adapted vehicles, manual, and automatic cars at £45 per hour or £90 for two-hour sessions; block payment discounts available on request.

Train Station, Lovers Walk, Dumfries DG1 1NFView school
Wrightway School of Motoring

Wrightway School of Motoring

Manual and automatic

4(4)
From £40/hr10hrs for £380Save £20

Established in 1979 and run by the same instructor since 1992, this school combines decades of experience with patient, friendly tuition. Manual lessons at £40/hour or £380 for 10 hours; automatic at £42/hour or £400 for 10 hours. Door-to-door service with full one-hour lessons, plus Pass Plus courses and motorway training available.

IntensiveFemale Instructors
1 Nortons Way, Five Oak Green, Tonbridge TN12 6TBView school
Great Western Driving Academy

Great Western Driving Academy

Manual and automatic

4(4)
From £40/hr10hrs for £380Save £20

From £40/hour with 10-hour blocks at £380, plus free access to DTS Anytime theory test practice platform. Rated 4.9/5 on Trustpilot, this academy tailors lessons to individual learning styles and offers motorway training, refresher courses, and Pass Plus qualifications alongside mock tests (£70) and test rescue packages (£90 for 2 hours).

EveningsWeekendsIntensiveFemale Instructors
3 Clover Grv, Swindon SN3 0AJView school
Glyn Evans Driving School

Glyn Evans Driving School

Manual

4(3)
From £40/hr10hrs for £380Save £20

£40/hour or £59 for 90-minute lessons, with 10-hour block bookings at £380 (saving £20). Established since 2008, this school focuses on relaxed, one-to-one tuition suited to nervous learners and those seeking progressive instruction, plus Pass Plus and refresher courses with door-to-door pickup.

27 Cavendish Square, Wrexham LL12 8ADView school
Ultimate Driving School

Ultimate Driving School

Automatic

4
From £35/hr10hrs for £350

Established in 2006, this independent school specialises in automatic driving lessons for beginners, nervous, anxious and mature learners in a friendly, one-to-one setting. Lessons are £35/hour or £175 for a 5-hour block with free pickup, plus a 10-hour intensive package at £350 with daily 1-hour sessions.

EveningsWeekendsIntensive
West Thamesmead, 24 Bluebird Way, London SE28 0HUView school
My Four Wheels

My Four Wheels

Manual and automatic

4
From £33/hr

One of the UK's largest driving school networks with 450+ instructors and a 4.9 Trustpilot rating. Start with a 2-hour intro lesson for £66 (no booking fee) including free theory test prep, then pay your local instructor directly for ongoing lessons at rates typically £1,200–£1,800 total to test-ready. Thousands of learners pass every month with structured lessons following the DVSA syllabus, flexible scheduling including evenings and weekends, and modern dual-controlled cars.

EveningsWeekends
154 Worplesdon Rd, Guildford GU2 9RXView school
Sally's School of Motoring

Sally's School of Motoring

Manual and automatic

4
From £40/hr30hrs for £1,080Save £120

£43/hour for regular lessons, or save up to £120 with block bookings like 30 hours for £1,080. Family-run since 1998 with instructors trained to a standard well above test requirements, one-to-one tuition throughout your course, and flexible scheduling including weekends and pickups from school or work.

EveningsWeekendsIntensiveFemale Instructors
Gabrieli, Greenway Ln, Lower, Henlade, Taunton TA3 5NAView school
Time Driving School South London

Time Driving School South London

Manual and automatic

4
From £31/hr10hrs for £300Save £10

Known for calming nervous drivers and building confidence quickly, with multiple instructors earning praise for patience and systematic teaching. £31/hour (£33 weekends/evenings) or £300 for a 10-hour block, plus Pass Plus courses at £175 including 6 hours and a DVLA certificate for insurance discounts.

EveningsWeekendsIntensiveFemale Instructors
263 York Rd, London SW11 3QSView school
Cardrome Learner Centre

Cardrome Learner Centre

Manual and automatic

4
From £32/hr10hrs for £300Save £20

Established in 1955, this centre offers a unique 12-acre private road complex with traffic lights, roundabouts, and hill starts, allowing nervous learners to build confidence before tackling public roads. Lessons from £32/hour for manual or £33/hour for automatic, with 10-hour blocks at £300 (manual) or £310 (automatic); test day packages including 1.5 hours pre-test tuition and car hire cost £120.

Test car available
Upper Rainham Rd, Hornchurch RM12 4EUView school
Driving Lessons Ilford

Driving Lessons Ilford

Manual and automatic

4
From £27/hr5hrs for £130Save £5

Established for 25+ years with over 30 instructors, all based locally in Ilford and holding a minimum of 4 years' experience. Manual lessons from £27/hour or automatic from £28/hour, with block deals starting at £130 for 5 hours; test car hire available for £100. One-to-one tuition with progress tracking and familiarity with local test routes.

IntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car available
Regal House, 57 Royal Cres, Newbury Park, Ilford IG2 7JYView school
Girls Driving School

Girls Driving School

Manual

4
3hrs for £120

Female instructors specialising in learner drivers across East London, with a focus on building confidence behind the wheel. New, easy-to-handle cars and theory revision support included. First-time offer: 3 manual lessons for £120, plus block booking discounts and student rates available.

IntensiveFemale Instructors
Suite F47, WaterFront Studios Business Centre, 1 Dock Rd, London E16 1AHView 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