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Driving Lessons Longsight
Beginner's Special: 10 hours for £330
Cheetham Hill, West Didsbury or Bredbury
Start from home in M12 or M13
Driving lessons in Longsight take on Stockport Road, Longsight Market and the busy junctions south of the city centre, with 3 test centres all within 4 miles. First timers in Longsight can begin on the Beginner's Special, which bundles 10 hours for £330.
5 Star Google Reviews
600+
First Time Pass Rate
93%
Lessons From
£72
Nearest Test Centre
3.2 Miles
Driving Lessons in Longsight: What to Expect
Driving lessons in Longsight take place on Stockport Road (A6), which cuts through the area past Longsight Market, plus Dickenson Road, Plymouth Grove and Hathersage Road. Longsight lessons start from your door anywhere in M12 or M13, in the inner city district between Ardwick, Levenshulme and Victoria Park. Longsight has 3 test centres within 4 miles: Cheetham Hill to the north west, West Didsbury to the south west and Bredbury to the south east, which passed 56.0% of car tests in 2025/26. Running from 9am to 8pm every day, Longsight lessons fit around lectures at the nearby universities and shifts at Manchester Royal Infirmary, under a mile away.
How Much Are Driving Lessons in Longsight?
Longsight driving lessons cost £72 for a 2 hour manual lesson or £74 for an automatic one, and the 6 Hour Intensive Course costs £375.
Included in Every Driving Lesson in Longsight
Longsight learners get the same 6 standards on every lesson and course, without paying a penny extra.
DVSA Approved Instructors
DVSA approval is a must for every instructor teaching in Longsight, and every lesson uses a dual control car.
Lessons Start Anywhere in M12 and M13
From the streets off Stockport Road to Victoria Park, Longsight lessons start at your door, with no travel charge.
3 Test Centres Within 4 Miles
Longsight lessons prepare you for Cheetham Hill, West Didsbury or Bredbury, all within about 4 miles of home.
Mock Tests to DVSA Standard
Longsight learners take mock tests marked to DVSA standard, so they reach test day knowing exactly where they stand.
Female Instructor at No Extra Cost
A female instructor can be booked by Longsight learners at no extra cost, wherever one covers their postcode.
7 Days a Week, 9am to 8pm
Longsight lessons are offered every day from 9am to 8pm, fitting around lectures, shifts and school runs.
Manual or Automatic Driving Lessons in Longsight?
For £72 per 2 hours, manual learners in Longsight learn to manage gears around Longsight Market's crossings and the junctions on Dickenson Road, earning a licence for any car. An automatic, at £74 for 2 hours, removes the clutch entirely, but the licence only covers automatics.
| Factors | Manual | Automatic |
|---|---|---|
| 2 hour lesson | £72 | £74 |
| Beginner's Special | £330 | £330 |
| Intensive courses | Same price | Same price |
| Licence covers | Both types | Automatics only |
| Around Longsight Market | Clutch at crossings | Easier slow traffic |
| Best for | Driving anything | Inner city driving |
Not Sure Which Longsight Lessons to Book?
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Driving Lessons, Intensive and Crash Courses in Longsight
Longsight learners can start with pay as you go or the Beginner's Special, take an intensive driving course, or book a crash course of 6, 30 or 40 hours on consecutive days.
Duration
2 Hours
Starts from
£72
Booking one 2 hour lesson at a time in Longsight costs £72 in a manual or £74 in an automatic, with no contract tying you in.
Duration
10 Hours
Starts from
£330
New to driving altogether? Your first 10 hours in Longsight cost £330 on the Beginner's Special, manual or automatic, a deal open to each learner once.
Duration
6 Hours
Starts from
£375
For a last push before the test, Longsight learners can book the 6 Hour Intensive Course, which costs £375 and finishes with the test hour.
20 Hour Intensive Course
Most popularDuration
20 Hours
Starts from
£1,195
Longsight learners with a few lessons done often choose the Most popular 20 Hour Intensive Course, completed in 2 to 4 weeks for £1,195.
Duration
6 Hours
Starts from
£465
Longsight learners who only need a little more practice can take the 6 Hour Week Intensive Course, ending with the test, for £465.
Duration
30 Hours
Starts from
£1,795
With 30 hours on consecutive days and the test at the end, the 30 Hour Week Intensive Course gets Longsight learners to test day within a week.
Duration
40 Hours
Starts from
£2,195
The 40 Hour Week Intensive Course is the full package in one week: 40 hours on consecutive days for Longsight beginners, finishing at the test centre.
How Driving Lessons in Longsight Work
Book Longsight LessonsYour First Lesson
Your first Longsight lesson begins on quieter residential streets, giving your instructor time to see your control before any busy roads.
Into Longsight Traffic
Next come Plymouth Grove, Hathersage Road and Dickenson Road, then Stockport Road past Longsight Market with its buses and crossings.
Ready for Test Day
Longsight lessons finish with mock tests on the routes of your chosen centre, whether Cheetham Hill, West Didsbury or Bredbury, all within 4 miles.
Roads and Test Centres for Longsight Learners
Longsight learners drive an inner city mix of market traffic, bus routes and residential streets, with 3 test centres all within about 4 miles.
Driving Lesson Prices in Longsight
There is one price list for all of Greater Manchester, so Longsight learners pay no more than anyone else and nothing extra to start from home.
| Driving Course | ManualManual | AutomaticAutomatic |
|---|---|---|
| Pay As You Go Lessons, 2 Hours | ||
| Beginner's Special, 10 Hours | ||
| 6 Hour Intensive Course | ||
| 20 Hour Intensive Course | ||
| 6 Hour Week Intensive Course | ||
| 30 Hour Week Intensive Course | ||
| 40 Hour Week Intensive Course |
Intensive and Crash Course Driving in Longsight
Intensive driving courses in Longsight start at £375 for 6 hours and include the Most popular 20 hour course at £1,195, while week intensive driving in a single week costs £465, £1,795 or £2,195 for 6, 30 or 40 hours.
Spread the Cost of Driving Lessons in Longsight
Longsight learners can switch the Beginner's Special or any intensive or crash course to monthly Payl8r payments at checkout.
IMPULSE PRIVATE LTD is an Introducer Appointed Representative of Social Money Limited t/a Payl8r, who is authorised by the FCA under Ref. Number 675283. Credit is subject to creditworthiness and affordability assessments. Missed payments may affect your credit file, future borrowing and incur fees. Representative Example: £440.00 over 12 months at 2.50% fixed per month. Rep APR 65.5%. Monthly: £47.67. Total repayable: £572.04.
Are Driving Lessons in Longsight Right for You?
Driving lessons in Longsight are for M12 and M13 learners yet to pass, from students new to driving to locals ready for a crash course.
Take the QuizPassed already but nervous behind the wheel? Refresher driving lessons, which start with an assessment drive, are the Longsight option for you.
Suits You If
- Live in Longsight
- Study in the city
- Test at Cheetham Hill
- Need evenings or weekends
- Want one instructor throughout
Not Ideal If
- Live outside Greater Manchester
- Need a lesson today
- Already passed your test
- Want motorway lessons
- Prefer group classes
Longsight Learners Who Passed With Impulse
Every story card belongs to a real learner from Longsight, Victoria Park or Levenshulme, and lists their instructor, course and test centre.
Glory N.- 10 Hour Intensive Course
- West Didsbury Driving Test Centre
- Instructor: Saify
- Location: Longsight
Irshad A.- 10 Hour Block Booking
- West Didsbury Driving Test Centre
- Instructor: Asad
- Location: Longsight
Neil M.- 20 Hour Week Intensive Course
- West Didsbury Driving Test Centre
- Instructor: Saj
- Location: Longsight
Asad A.- Pay as you go lessons
- West Didsbury Driving Test Centre
- Instructor: Ahmed
- Location: Longsight
Daniel K.- 30 Hour Intensive Course
- West Didsbury Driving Test Centre
- Instructor: Asad
- Location: Longsight
Miruna N.- 30 Hour Intensive Course
- West Didsbury Driving Test Centre
- Instructor: Syed
- Location: Longsight
Lincoln G.- 30 Hour Intensive Course
- West Didsbury Driving Test Centre
- Instructor: Gully
- Location: Longsight
Mahmud B.- 30 Hour Intensive Course
- West Didsbury Driving Test Centre
- Instructor: Ahmed
- Location: Longsight
Driving Instructors in Longsight
DVSA approved instructors Gully, Ubaid and Faraz cover Longsight between them, and every driving instructor in Longsight charges the same published price.
Driving Lessons Near Longsight
Longsight's neighbours to the north, south, east and west share its prices, with lessons starting at the learner's door.
Driving Lessons in Longsight: Your Questions Answered
Book Longsight LessonsHow much do driving lessons cost in Longsight?
A Longsight beginner can start with 10 hours for £330 on the Beginner's Special, and after that each 2 hour lesson costs £72 in a manual or £74 in an automatic with Impulse. For learners nearly ready, a 6 hour intensive costs £375, and lessons beginning at home in M12 or M13 carry no extra charge.
Which driving test centre is nearest to Longsight?
Cheetham Hill is the nearest test centre to Longsight, about 3.2 miles north west, with a 44.7% pass rate in 2025/26, while West Didsbury, about 3.4 miles south west, passed 47.7%. Bredbury, slightly further at about 3.9 miles south east, posted the best result of the 3, at 56.0%.
Do you offer automatic driving lessons in Longsight?
Yes. Longsight learners can learn in an automatic for £74 per 2 hours, and the Beginner's Special, intensive courses and crash courses cost the same in either transmission. An automatic makes the crawl past Longsight Market easier, but the licence it leads to covers automatic cars only.
Can I book an intensive driving course or crash course in Longsight?
Yes. Longsight learners can pick from 5 intensive options: the 6 and 20 Hour Intensive Courses, from £375, or a 6, 30 or 40 hour week intensive on consecutive days, up to £2,195. Every one includes test booking support, with a practical test date in 1 to 8 weeks, or your money back in full.
What roads will I drive on during lessons in Longsight?
Lessons in Longsight use Stockport Road (A6) past Longsight Market, Dickenson Road, Plymouth Grove, Hathersage Road and Anson Road, with Hyde Road along the northern edge. Mock tests then follow the routes of Cheetham Hill, West Didsbury or Bredbury.
Is learning to drive in Longsight difficult?
Learning to drive in Longsight means getting comfortable with inner city traffic, from market crowds on Stockport Road to buses on Hathersage Road. Quieter residential streets give a calm start, and with 3 test centres within 4 miles, learners can pick the date that suits them.
Can I have a female driving instructor in Longsight?
Yes. Requesting a woman instructor in Longsight adds nothing to the cost of a lesson or course, wherever one covers M12 or M13, and your postcode confirms availability before you book, so you know who will teach you. No reason is ever needed.
Can my lessons start from university or work in Longsight?
Yes. Longsight lessons can start at home, at university or at work, including shifts at Manchester Royal Infirmary under a mile away, with no travel charge in M12 or M13. Lessons are bookable from 9am to 8pm, any day.
Which areas near Longsight do you cover?
Impulse covers Longsight and its neighbours, including Ardwick, Levenshulme, Gorton, Rusholme, Victoria Park and Fallowfield, at the same prices. Lessons in all of those places start at your door with a DVSA approved instructor, 7 days a week, from 9am to 8pm.
Can I pay for driving lessons in Longsight monthly?
Yes. At checkout, Longsight learners can choose Payl8r to pay monthly for the Beginner's Special or any intensive or crash course. Monthly payments do not apply to single pay as you go bookings, which you pay for as you make them.
Book Driving Lessons in Longsight
Book a driving instructor in Longsight from £72 for 2 hours, start lessons from home in M12 or M13, and test at whichever of 3 nearby centres suits you.
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