Driving Instructors in Buckley

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Instructors
6
Avg Price
£45/hr
Nearest Test Centre
Chester (8.6 mi)
Test Centre Pass Rate
44.4%
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There are 6 driving instructors in Buckley. Prices range from £40.00 to £50.00 per hour. The average rating is 5 stars from 15 reviews.

6
Instructors
£45/hr
Avg Price
5 / 5
15 Reviews
DVSA
Approved ADIs
Welcome to our Buckley driving instructor directory. Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to brush up on your skills, we can help you find the right instructor.

Our Buckley instructors offer a range of services including manual and automatic lessons, intensive courses, and flexible scheduling to fit around your commitments. Compare prices, read genuine student reviews, and find an instructor who matches your needs and budget.
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Matt Bowdler
8.1 mi

Matt Bowdler

Chester
5.0
6 reviews
Automatic 60 min

Matt Bowdler is a calm, patient automatic driving instructor based in Chester. He has 39 years of driving experience and is a Grade A instructor, so …

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Dan
9 mi

Dan

Holywell
5.0
5 reviews
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Dan is an experienced, patient and reliable Approved Driving Instructor based in Holywell, North Wales. He mainly teaches in manual cars and has a hi…

Nervous Drivers Refresher Intensive Motorway +1
£40 /hour
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Ian
3.2 mi

Ian

Flintshire
5.0
4 reviews
Manual & Auto 60 min

Ian is a highly recommended driving instructor based in Flintshire, offering driving lessons and courses to new and nervous drivers. He's patient, fr…

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£50 /hour
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Oliver
7.9 mi

Oliver

Holywell
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends
Volkswagen Polo

Oliver is an Advanced Driving Instructor with many years of experience. He teaches learners of all levels, from complete beginners to drivers doing P…

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Lesley
8.1 mi

Lesley

Chester
Manual & Auto 60 min

Lesley is a fully qualified DVSA approved driving instructor and has been teaching since 2002. She is based in Chester and covers Ellesmere Port, Chr…

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David Pegram
8.2 mi

David Pegram

Chester
Automatic 60 min Evenings + Weekends

David Pegram is a DVSA-certified Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) who trained with Geoff Capes Driving School and now runs his own school, Holdfast …

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Learning to Drive in Buckley

Buckley sits between Chester and Mold, with a mix of town streets and short country lanes. Lessons here often cover busy junctions into Chester and quieter rural steering. You will get a mix of low-speed town driving and faster A-road experience on routes towards Chester, such as Mold Road and the A494. Local character is practical and no-nonsense, so expect realistic lesson routes.

Nearest Test Centre: Chester

The nearest DVSA test centre is Chester, about 8.6 miles from Buckley. Chester has a pass rate of 44.4% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025), with 2,532 tests recorded in 2024-2025 (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). You may drive there for your test, so plan for A-road stretches and possible town centre traffic near the test centre.

44.4%
Overall Pass Rate
46.7%
Male Pass Rate
41.9%
Female Pass Rate
8.6 mi
Distance

Data source: DVSA (2024-2025)

Pass Rate Analysis

Chester's pass rate is 44.4%, slightly below the national average of 47.3% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Male and female splits at Chester are 46.7% and 41.9% respectively (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025). Nearby Wrexham shows a 40.8% pass rate and Wrexham LGV 45.6% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025), so local pass rates are mixed compared with the national figure.

Local Driving Tips

Start lessons on quieter streets around the town centre before moving to Mold Road and the A494. Practice hill starts and narrow residential turns, they come up on local routes. Take extra time on roundabouts when joining faster A-road traffic towards Chester, and watch for HGVs near industrial estates. Expect short bursts of dual carriageway driving followed by slower residential stretches.

Choosing an Instructor in Buckley

There are five instructors listed in Buckley, so availability can be limited at peak times. Expect to pay around

Lesson Costs in Buckley

Average lesson price in Buckley is

Getting Started

Apply for your provisional licence, usually online through the DVLA, then book your theory test. Begin lessons with a local instructor and plan mock tests on routes towards Chester. When your instructor and you agree you are ready, book the practical test at Chester or another nearby centre.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last reviewed: February 2026

Most learners from Buckley use Chester, about 8.6 miles away.
Chester's pass rate is 44.4%, below the national average of 47.3% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025).
Local tests mix A-road joins and tight town streets, which can be demanding for newer drivers.
The average lesson price in Buckley is
Time to pass depends on how often you take lessons and how quickly you gain experience on A-roads and town streets.
There are five instructors recorded in Buckley, so choice is limited compared with larger towns.
Yes, tests from Chester and practice routes from Buckley commonly include A-road sections, such as stretches towards Chester on the A494 and busy junctions onto dual carriageways.
At Chester males pass at 46.7% and females at 41.9% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025).
Wrexham is another nearby option, about 9.4 miles away, with a pass rate of 40.8% and Wrexham LGV 45.6% (Data source: DVSA 2024-2025).
Driving lesson prices vary by location and instructor, typically ranging from £30 to £45 per hour.
Most learners need between 40 to 50 hours of professional tuition, plus around 20 hours of private practice.
If you pass in an automatic, you can only drive automatic cars.
You can book your practical driving test online through the DVSA website or by calling their booking line.
Look for a fully qualified ADI (Approved Driving Instructor) with good reviews.
Most instructors prefer to use their own dual-controlled vehicles for safety reasons.

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