Pass your driving test in 1–4 weeks. Post a free job and DVSA-approved instructors offering intensive courses across London will contact you directly — compare packages and book the best fit.
Everything you need to know before booking.
20–35 hours of driving, spread over 1–4 weeks. A typical format is 4–6 hours per day with structured breaks. Semi-intensive options (2–3hrs/day) spread over 2–3 weeks are also popular.
Learners who need their licence quickly — for a new job, a family change, or to end a long process. Best results for those with some existing experience (private practice or previous lessons).
All lessons, mock test, manoeuvres training, and test day preparation. The practical test booking may or may not be included — always confirm before booking your course.
You must hold a valid theory test pass certificate before sitting the practical test. Make sure yours is in date before starting your intensive course — theory passes are valid for 2 years.
Both are available. Automatic intensive courses cost slightly more but remove the clutch and gearchanging element, which many learners find easier to manage during intensive training.
Intensive courses have comparable pass rates to standard lessons when the learner has appropriate experience. Rushing a complete beginner through an intensive often leads to failure — honest instructors will tell you this upfront.
Typical price ranges for intensive and crash courses across London. Prices vary by instructor, area, and whether the test fee is included.
| Course Type | From | Up to |
|---|---|---|
| Intensive course (25–30hrs, manual) | £800 | £1,400 |
| Intensive course (25–30hrs, automatic) | £950 | £1,600 |
| Crash course (1 week, inc. test, manual) | £1,000 | £1,800 |
| Crash course (1 week, inc. test, automatic) | £1,150 | £2,000 |
| Semi-intensive (2–3 lessons/day, manual) | £35 | £50 per hr |
| Semi-intensive (2–3 lessons/day, automatic) | £40 | £58 per hr |
Prices are market estimates for London (2025). Always confirm exactly what is included (test booking, theory prep, mock test) with your instructor before committing.
Which approach is right for you?
| Factor | Intensive | Standard (weekly) |
|---|---|---|
| Pass in weeks, not months | ✓ | – |
| Ideal if you need a licence for a job or deadline | ✓ | – |
| Lower total cost in some cases (fewer wasted gaps) | ✓ | – |
| Skills build cumulatively with no weeks-long gaps | ✓ | – |
| Better suited to complete beginners | – | ✓ |
| More time to consolidate each skill | – | ✓ |
| Less mentally demanding per week | – | ✓ |
| Easier to fit around work | – | ✓ |
Describe your situation — your postcode, manual or automatic, your experience level, whether you have your theory pass, and your target date to pass.
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A standard intensive driving course covers 20–35 hours of driving time, typically spread over 1–4 weeks depending on how many hours per day you complete. Most courses run at 4–6 hours of driving per day with breaks built in. A 25-hour course over 5 days is the most common format. Some instructors offer semi-intensive options of 2–3 lessons per day over 2–3 weeks, which many learners find more manageable than back-to-back full days.
Intensive courses in London typically cost £800–£1,400 for 25–30 hours in a manual car and £950–£1,600 for automatic. Crash courses (30+ hours over a single week including the test) usually cost £1,000–£1,800. These prices often include the theory test preparation materials and the practical test booking fee, but always confirm exactly what's included when you receive quotes from instructors. Posting a job on GetQuickHelp lets you compare detailed quotes from multiple instructors.
Yes. Automatic intensive courses are widely available in London. They cost slightly more than manual (£950–£1,600 vs £800–£1,400 for a 25-30hr course) but many learners find that the absence of clutch and gear changes makes it easier to absorb the large volume of driving in a short time. If you've previously struggled with a manual car, an automatic intensive is often the fastest route to a licence.
You don't strictly need previous experience, but most instructors recommend that complete beginners take a semi-intensive approach rather than a fully intensive course. The reason is that brand-new learners need more time to consolidate basic car control — starting with 5-6 hours of driving per day from scratch can be cognitively overwhelming. If you have some private practice behind you, or have had previous lessons, a full intensive course is much more effective and realistic.
Most intensive courses include all the lessons, a mock test at the end, preparation covering all the required manoeuvres, and guidance on the theory test if you haven't passed it yet. The practical test booking is sometimes (but not always) included — always confirm this with the instructor. You'll need a valid theory test pass certificate before you can sit the practical test, so make sure this is in place before booking your intensive course.
Post a free job on GetQuickHelp specifying that you want an intensive course. Include your postcode, manual or automatic preference, your approximate experience level (complete beginner, some private practice, previous lessons), whether you have your theory test pass, and your target date to pass. DVSA-approved instructors offering intensive courses in your area will respond directly. You compare their packages, prices, and availability, and book directly — no middleman and no fees.
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