First Lesson Special
Perfect introduction lesson with pick-up, drop-off and personalised feedback.
$75$85
New students only
Book First Lesson Special- 1-hour driving lesson
- Pick-up and drop-off
- Logbook sign-off
Serving Marrickville 2204 & the Inner West
Automatic Driving Lessons in Marrickville
Patient automatic lessons with pick-up from your Marrickville home, for nervous beginners, test preparation and overseas licence holders.
- Transport for NSW-accredited
- Pick-up from Marrickville
- Same-week bookings
- 5.0 Google rating
- Automatic cars only
- First lesson
- $75
- Google rating
- 5.0★
- Available
- 7 days
- Languages taught in
- 3
Learning to drive in Marrickville
Marrickville mixes narrow terrace streets, busy shopping strips and main roads with heavy traffic, so it is a good place to build real-world skills one step at a time.
First lessons stay on quieter residential streets, practising moving off, steering, give-way rules, roundabouts and parking between parked cars. As you progress, lessons move onto Marrickville Road, Illawarra Road and Sydenham Road for traffic lights, buses, pedestrians and lane changes.
Pick-up from home, school, work or the station is included across Marrickville, Dulwich Hill, Petersham, Enmore, Stanmore, Sydenham, Tempe and St Peters.
Driving in Marrickville: local roads and what to practise
Many Marrickville streets are narrow with cars parked on both sides, so we practise judging gaps, giving way to oncoming cars and moving off safely from the kerb.
Marrickville Road and Illawarra Road are busy shopping strips with buses, pedestrian crossings and cars pulling in and out of parking. We practise them gradually, starting at quieter times of day.
Later lessons add bigger roads such as the Princes Highway and Parramatta Road for speed control, merging and lane changes, and practise around whichever test centre you book.
How it works
Four simple steps from booking to your licence
- 1
Book online
Instant confirmation
- 2
We pick you up
From your location
- 3
Learn & practise
Personalised lessons
- 4
Pass your test
Feel ready on test day
How much are driving lessons in Marrickville?
A driving lesson in Marrickville costs $85, and your first lesson is $75 if you're new to Driver's ED. Packages bring it down to $80.80 an hour for 5 hours ($404) or $76.50 an hour for 10 hours ($765). Pick-up from your Marrickville address and logbook sign-off are always included.
5-Hour Package
Five hours of structured lessons to build core skills and confidence.
$404$425
Save $21
Book 5-Hour Package- 5 hours of instruction
- Book each lesson when it suits you
- Progress tracking
10-Hour Package
Ten hours of comprehensive training covering all essential driving skills.
$765$850
Save $85
Book 10-Hour Package- 10 hours of instruction
- Test route practice
- All manoeuvres covered
Complete Test Package
Pre-test lesson plus vehicle hire for your driving test.
$250
Book Complete Test Package- 1-hour pre-test practice
- Car hire for the test
- Pick-up and test centre transport
| Package | Price | Lesson hours | Cost per hour | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Lesson Special | $75 | 1 | $75 | Trying us out (new students) |
| 5-Hour Package | $404 | 5 | $80.80 | Building core skills |
| 10-Hour Package | $765 | 10 | $76.50 | Full test preparation |
| Complete Test Package | $250 | 1 | $250 | Test day: warm-up + car |
| Single Lesson | $85 | 1 | $85 | Extra practice any time |
| Car Hire | $170 | Test only | — | Test day car only |
Every lesson includes pick-up, drop-off and logbook sign-off. The first lesson price is for new students only.
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Why Marrickville learners choose Driver's ED
From narrow terrace streets to busy main roads, one step at a time.
Pick-up included
From your home, school, work or the station, at no extra charge.
Narrow-street skills
Gap judging, giving way and parking between parked cars.
Main-road practice
Buses, crossings and traffic lights, practised gradually.
Automatic only
Dual-control automatic car.
Flexible times
7 days a week, 7am to 9pm.
Logbook sign-off
Every lesson counts towards your 120 hours.
Your Marrickville driving instructor
Lead Driving Instructor · Marrickville & Inner West
Vik is a Transport for NSW-accredited instructor based in Gladesville who teaches across the Inner West, including Marrickville.
He's known for staying calm and patient, building your confidence on quiet streets before moving to busier roads.
- Transport for NSW-accredited instructor
- Pick-up across the Inner West
- Patient with nervous learners
- Lessons in English, Hindi and Punjabi
What our students say
Rated 5.0 from 39 Google reviews
Inner West suburbs we cover
Pick-up from your door, no extra charge.
- Marrickville
- Dulwich Hill
- Petersham
- Lewisham
- Enmore
- Stanmore
- Newtown
- Sydenham
- Tempe
- St Peters
- Camperdown
- Leichhardt
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Driving lessons by area
Driving lessons in Marrickville — your questions
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See all FAQsHow much are driving lessons in Marrickville?
Your first lesson is $75 (usually $85). A single lesson is $85, the 5-hour package is $404 and the 10-hour package is $765. Pick-up in Marrickville 2204 is always included.
Do you pick up from Marrickville station?
Yes. We can pick you up from home, school, work or Marrickville or Dulwich Hill station. Just add the address when you book.
Do you cover Dulwich Hill, Petersham and Enmore?
Yes. We pick up across Marrickville, Dulwich Hill, Petersham, Lewisham, Enmore, Stanmore, Sydenham, Tempe and St Peters.
Where can Marrickville learners sit the driving test?
You can book your test at any Service NSW centre that offers driving tests. Your final lessons practise around the centre you choose, and the test package includes car hire and a warm-up lesson.
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Book your first lesson in Marrickville
$75 first lesson. Pick-up from your door. Same-week availability.