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Find a driving instructor in Bargoed without chasing people one by one.

Learning to drive in Bargoed means short town roads and quick access to nearby test centres in Merthyr Tydfil and Cardiff. It feels like a local route, with lessons often starting in residential streets then moving out to busier A roads. Only a handful of instructors work here, so you may want to book lessons in advance. Lessons tend to focus on town driving and the short runs to the test centre.

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You pay the instructor directly for lessons. We only charge a small booking fee of £18.99 to £34.99 if we secure you a real start date, and it is refunded if you do not start on the agreed date.

Covering Bargoed

7

instructors we may be able to check for you

Mike
G
Roger Winn
Gareth

Manual coverage

7

Automatic coverage

0

What we confirm before any fee

Availability, lesson price, start date, and how you will pay the instructor directly.

Free to start

No upfront payment to submit your search. You pay the instructor directly for lessons, and we only charge a small booking fee if we secure a real start date.

Local proof, not guesswork

Local lesson prices currently range from £33 to £35 per hour, paid directly to your instructor.

You can prioritise a name

If a profile catches your eye, we can try that instructor first, then continue nearby if they are unavailable.

Area coverage

7 instructors

Typical price

£33 to £35/hr

Average rating

4.0 / 5

Nearest test centre

Merthyr Tydfil

Local instructor proof

We check availability so you do not have to chase.

These profiles help show the local instructor pool. Your main route is still to start a free search and let us confirm who can actually take you on.

Mike

Mike

Caerphilly

5.0
Manual

Mike is a DVSA Approved Driving Instructor and the driving force behind Chequered Flag Driving School. He has built a strong ...

Evenings Weekends
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G

Glenn

Caerphilly

3.0
Manual

Glenn has been teaching people to drive for 14 years and really knows how to put learners at ease. He keeps lessons relaxed a...

Evenings Weekends
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Roger Winn

Roger

Rhymney

Manual From £35/hr

Hi, I'm Roger Winn. I'm a fully qualified Government Approved Driving Instructor running my own driving school. I've been tra...

Evenings Weekends
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Gareth

Gareth

Tredegar

Manual

Gareth is an experienced Grade A ADI with over 20 years of teaching under his belt. Grade A is the highest level the DVSA awa...

Nervous learners Intensive
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Dave

Dave

Ebbw Vale

Manual

Dave is a fully qualified, DVSA-approved driving instructor with 18 years of experience. He is based in Ebbw Vale, Gwent, and...

Evenings Weekends
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RH

Richard

Pontypridd

Manual From £33/hr

Hi, I'm Richard Hughes. I've been teaching people to drive around Pontypridd for over 20 years now, and I still really enjoy ...

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How it works here

You tell us the shape of the lessons. We do the chasing.

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Start with your postcode or town

Choose manual or automatic, tell us when you want to start, and add a preferred instructor if you already have one in mind.

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We secure real availability

We only move forward with instructors who can cover your area and match the requirements you chose, including transmission and instructor preference where supplied.

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You review the offer before paying

You see the confirmed lesson price, likely start date, and how you will pay the instructor directly. We only charge the small booking fee once you are happy to go ahead.

Local snapshot

Area covered
Bargoed
Visible instructors
7
Booking fee only
£18.99 to £34.99
Nearest test centre
Merthyr Tydfil

In Bargoed

Local lesson prices currently range from £33 to £35 per hour, paid directly to your instructor.

The nearest test centre is Merthyr Tydfil with an overall pass rate of 59.7%.

Questions people ask

Finding a driving instructor in Bargoed

How far is the nearest driving test centre from Bargoed? +

The nearest centre is Merthyr Tydfil, about 7.5 miles from Bargoed. It is the most commonly used test centre for local learners and handles around 3,352 tests a year (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025).

What is the pass rate at Merthyr Tydfil test centre? +

Merthyr Tydfil has a pass rate of 59.7%, higher than the national average of 47.3% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). This reflects recent results for the 2024-2025 period.

Are there many driving instructors in Bargoed? +

There are five instructors listed in Bargoed. That means choices are limited compared with larger towns, so book early to secure regular lesson times.

How long does it typically take to learn to drive in Bargoed? +

Learning time varies by learner and lesson frequency. Regular weekly lessons usually take several months, while more intensive schedules can reduce that time. Discuss a realistic plan with your instructor based on your progress.

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Search is free to start. You pay the instructor directly for lessons, and we only charge the small booking fee after we have confirmed a real instructor, a start date, and the lesson details.

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