Greater Manchester · M postcodes
Intensive driving courses in Manchester.
From Hulme to Harpurhey, we match Manchester learners with a local DVSA-approved instructor and a course built around the test centre you'll actually drive from. Many courses start within a couple of weeks of booking.
- Local DVSA-approved instructors
- Nearest test centre: West Didsbury, 6.3 miles
- Free Test Swap Pro
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We'd recommend
36 hour manual course
£2,092
£652 today · £1,440 to your instructor
Prices for Manchester. Enter your postcode for your area.
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Course prices in Manchester.
Set by local instructor rates. Deposit today, balance to your instructor when the course starts.
| Course | Completed in | Deposit | Manual | Automatic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 hoursTest standard | 1-2 days | £262 | £502 | £520 |
| 12 hoursExperienced | 2-3 days | £292 | £772 | £808 |
| 18 hoursIntermediate | 3-5 days | £372 | £1,092 | £1,146 |
| 24 hoursIntermediate | 4-6 days | £452 | £1,412 | £1,484 |
| 30 hoursConfident beginner | 5-7 days | £637 | £1,837 | £1,927 |
| 36 hoursConfident beginner | 7-10 days | £652 | £2,092 | £2,200 |
| 42 hoursBeginner | 7-14 days | £767 | £2,447 | £2,573 |
| 48 hoursBeginner | 10-14 days | £832 | £2,752 | £2,896 |
Test centres
Nearest test centres to Manchester.
Distances from Manchester centre. Test Swap Pro can look across more than one centre if you want an earlier date.
- West DidsburyUnit 11 Christie Park, M21 7QY6.3 mi
- Chadderton9 Broadgate, Broadway Business Park, OL9 9XA7.5 mi
- Cheetham HillAlderglen Road, M8 0AL7.5 mi
- Sale36-38 Poplar Grove, M33 7ER8.6 mi
- BredburyLingard Lane, SK6 2QT9.7 mi
- BurySmith Street, BL9 6HH13.5 mi
- BoltonWeston Street, BL3 2AW15.2 mi
- RochdaleGlobe House, Moss Bridge Road, OL16 5EB15.9 mi
Learning in Manchester
Local knowledge, built in.
Pick the right test centre
Around Altrincham, Hale, Timperley or Sale, Sale on Poplar Grove is usually closest. Northenden, Didsbury, Withington and Hulme tend to suit West Didsbury, and Cheetham Hill on Alderglen Road covers central and north Manchester.
Theory test in Ardwick
Manchester's theory test centre is in Universal Square, Ardwick. You'll need a valid pass certificate before a practical test can be booked.
City driving, done properly
Your instructor trains you on the roads your examiner uses: busy multi-lane junctions, bus lanes, the Mancunian Way and plenty of tram crossings.
Areas we cover around Manchester:
Manchester FAQs
Questions from Manchester learners.
How much is an intensive driving course in Manchester?
In Manchester, manual courses run from £502 (6 hours) to £2,752 (48 hours). Automatic runs from £520 to £2,896. A deposit from £262 secures your course.
Which test centre will I use in Manchester?
Usually the closest to you: West Didsbury is 6.3 miles from Manchester centre. Your instructor trains you on the routes around whichever centre you choose.
How soon can I start a course in Manchester?
Some courses start within 7 days. For longer courses 2-6 weeks is typical, depending on local instructor availability.
Can you help me get an earlier test?
Yes. Test Swap Pro is free with every course and looks for legitimate learner-to-learner swaps at the centres you choose.