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6
Avg Price
£40/hr
Nearest Test Centre
Belfast (Boucher Road) (14.6 mi)
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There are 6 driving instructors in Waringstown. The average price is £40 per hour. The average rating is 5 stars from 33 reviews.

6
Instructors
£40/hr
Avg Price
5 / 5
33 Reviews
DVSA
Approved ADIs
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Our Waringstown 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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Andrew McDowell
9 mi

Andrew

Lisburn
5.0
26 reviews
Manual 60 min

Andrew McDowell is a fully qualified, DSA-registered Approved Driving Instructor who runs Andrews Driving School as an independent one-to-one service…

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Paul Mulholland
9 mi

Paul

Lisburn
5.0
5 reviews
Manual 60 min

Paul Mulholland has been a driving instructor since 1999, with over 25 years of experience helping learners pass first time. Based in Lisburn, he run…

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Phil Corrigan
9 mi

Phil

Lisburn
5.0
1 review
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends
BMW 1 Series

Phil Corrigan has over 20 years of experience and runs his own independent driving school, Drive With Phil. He is a Grade 6 D.V.A. Approved Driving I…

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Terry Ward
9 mi

Terry

Lisburn
5.0
1 review
Manual 60 min

Terry Ward is a friendly, experienced driving instructor who runs Forward Driving School in Lisburn. He's been teaching for over 10 years and his stu…

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Audrey
7.4 mi

Audrey

Portadown
Manual 60 min

Audrey runs Olive's School of Motoring, offering driving lessons in Portadown and Craigavon. She's an ADI-approved female instructor who's experience…

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Colette Murphy
8.2 mi

Colette

Portadown
Manual 60 min Evenings + Weekends

Hi, I'm Colette Murphy. I'm an independent DVSA approved driving instructor offering quality driving lessons in Portadown, Craigavon, Lurgan and the …

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Learning to Drive in Waringstown

Waringstown sits in Northern Ireland and feels like a small, settled village. Lessons here tend to be quiet and largely on local roads rather than busy urban routes. You will find only two local driving instructors, so choice is limited and booking early helps. Expect to travel out of the village for your test in Belfast.

Nearest Test Centre: Belfast (Boucher Road)

Belfast (Balmoral) is the nearest DVSA test centre at 14.6 miles from Waringstown. You should allow time for the journey to and from the centre on test day, especially during peak traffic. Booking is through the DVSA site and you will likely encounter city traffic and busier junctions on the test route. There is no published pass-rate for Belfast (Balmoral) in the provided data.

Pass Rate Analysis

Waringstown has no published local pass-rate in the provided data, and the nearest Belfast centre's pass figures are not available. The national average pass rate is 47.3%, Data source: DVSA, data period not specified. A nearby centre listed, Stranraer, shows a 56.6% pass rate, Data source: DVSA, data period not specified. Male and female split data are not provided for the Belfast centre in the supplied information.

Local Driving Tips

Expect a lot of quiet, narrow village roads around Waringstown where forward planning matters. Watch for farm vehicles and slow-moving tractors, especially outside main hours. Practice joining and leaving busier A-roads on routes towards Belfast, since you will travel there for a test. Work on parking and hill starts in village settings, where space can be tighter than in purpose-built yards. Allow extra time to reach the test centre when practising to simulate test-day travel stress.

Choosing an Instructor in Waringstown

With only two instructors in the area, availability can be limited so ask about lesson slots and cancellation policies. Look for an instructor who offers mock tests and drives to the Belfast area for test-route practice. Expect to pay around 40 per hour on average. Ask for references and a clear lesson plan.

Lesson Costs in Waringstown

Average local lessons cost 40 per hour on average. Block bookings, weekend slots and instructor travel to the test centre can affect the final price.

Getting Started

Start by getting a provisional driving licence from the DVLA. Arrange lessons with one of the two local instructors and build experience on village roads before attempting the theory test. Book your practical test at the nearest DVSA centre in Belfast when your instructor feels you are ready. Expect to travel to the test centre on test day and factor that into your planning.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last reviewed: February 2026

The nearest DVSA test centre is Belfast (Balmoral), 14.6 miles from Waringstown.
There are two driving instructors listed for Waringstown.
Average lesson cost in Waringstown is 40 per hour on average.
No local pass rate for Waringstown is provided in the supplied data.
Stranraer shows a pass rate of 56.6% in the provided data, Data source: DVSA, data period not specified.
Learning time varies by individual ability and practice frequency.
Many instructors offer mock tests on the route to the test centre, but you should check with the instructor directly.
Availability is not listed in the supplied data.
Yes, practical tests are taken at the nearest DVSA centre in Belfast, which is 14.6 miles away from Waringstown.
Official pass-rate figures are published by the DVSA.
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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