Driving Lessons in Ashtown
Ashtown lessons, from someone who knows every road and test route in Dublin 7/15.
Which type of learner are you, Ashtown?
Total beginner - Ashtown
New driver? We start in the Rathborne estate and build up to the Navan Road and the Ashtown roundabout.
Start EDTPretest ready
Test coming up? Focused prep on the Ashtown roundabout, Navan Road, and your Finglas or Mulhuddart test routes.
Book Test PrepAutomatic preference
Prefer automatic? Easier in Navan Road traffic. Our automatic instructors cover Ashtown and surrounding areas.
Automatic LessonsAshtown is where test prep starts
The Navan Road is one of the busiest routes on the northside, with traffic backing up from the Ashtown roundabout towards the city every morning. River Road is narrow and winding along the Tolka. Rathborne is a newer development with its own set of junctions and speed ramps. The Phoenix Park gates add another layer of unpredictable traffic with tourists and cyclists.
Nearby Test Centre
Finglas, 5km away (12 mins). Often includes Ashtown routes in test itinerary.
Key Local Roads
Navan Road (R147), River Road, Ashtown Gate (Phoenix Park entrance), Rathborne Drive, Blackhorse Avenue.
Your 12 EDT hours in Ashtown, on roads that matter
Every session logged from Rathborne Drive to Blackhorse Avenue, Navan Road and Finglas routes included
L1-2: Car Controls and Positioning
Rathborne Drive in the newer Pelletstown estate is where most beginners start. Speed ramps keep things slow, the roads are wide, and young families in the area mean you practise observation from the very first lesson.
Learn about EDTL3-4: Direction Changes and Speed
River Road introduces canal bridges with limited sightlines and narrow passing points. You practise speed management, correct positioning on the approach, and reading oncoming traffic at a distance.
EDT detailsL5-6: Complex Positioning and Hazards
Blackhorse Avenue connects Ashtown to Cabra along the Phoenix Park wall. Cycle lanes, long straight sections, and the tricky right turn at the Cabra end teach you lane discipline and indicator timing.
Test preparationL7-8: Sharing the Road and Traffic
Ashtown Gate roundabout is where Phoenix Park traffic meets the Navan Road. Multiple exits, mixed speeds, and weekend cyclists make it one of the more demanding junctions in the area. You will practise it repeatedly.
Test preparationL9-10: Complex Junctions and Speed
Navan Road (R147) is dual carriageway running towards the M3. Merging from side roads, lane discipline in fast traffic, and bus priority signals are all covered here. Finglas test routes use this stretch regularly.
View optionsL11-12: Calm and Night Driving
Evening sessions on the Navan Road and through Rathborne. You cover the full route from Ashtown to Finglas Test Centre and practise the specific junctions the examiner will use on test day.
Book nowDriving lessons in Ashtown, from River Road to the Navan Road
River Road runs along the Royal Canal with blind bends and humped bridges that demand full attention. That is a road your instructor will use early in your training, quiet enough to learn on but technical enough to teach you road reading from the start. Pickups happen at Ashtown Railway Station or the Phoenix Park car park at Ashtown Gate.
Manual lessons are €53.27 single, €52.50 per lesson on a 6-pack, or €49 per lesson on a 12-pack. Automatic lessons are €61.41 single or €54.94 per lesson on a 12-pack. Full EDT is €587.95 for manual or €659.24 for automatic.
Pretest with car hire is €183.63 in manual and €193.81 in automatic. Most Ashtown learners test at Finglas Test Centre, 12 minutes away via the Navan Road. Mulhuddart is a second option, reachable in about 14 minutes.
Female instructors are available. The Pelletstown Luas stop is also a pickup point for learners based in the Rathborne estate.
Pickup points in Ashtown
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Ashtown Railway Station
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Ashtown Gate (Phoenix Park)
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Dublin Bus Stop - Navan Road
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Pelletstown Luas stop
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Your home, work, or college
Ashtown learners talk about their lessons on the Navan Road
Molly took driving lessons with RSA School of Motoring. Richie was my instructor in the Ashtown area and would highly recommend him. He gives you great confidence in your abilities and is a calming presence if you are nervous. Would highly recommend.
Laura trained with Richard. I completed my EDT lessons with Richard in the Clonee / Blanchardstown area. He is a great instructor, very knowledgeable, patient and helpful, which made me more confident in each lesson as they went. His explanations were very clear, thorough and easy to understand which made my learning experience on the road that bit smoother and more comfortable. After each lesson, he gave honest and detailed feedback with valuable advice which helped me improve so much when practicing. I definitely recommend him as an instructor. Thanks again Richie.
I had the privilege to do my driving lessons with Florin in Mulhudart and Blanchardstown, I started in January 2023 and finished my 12 lessons in April that year. I had to wait a year to be granted a test date and resumed my lessons with Florin, he was the most helpful, kind, co-operative and patient driving instructor that I could’ve wished for when doing my driving lessons, I never felt pressure from him but more so I gained confidence when driving in his company and it made the learning very easy to have an instructor with this level of patience along side me, as well as his great level of communication. I managed to pass my test first time in May of this year and just want to take this time to thank him for his excellent teachings to help me achieve this goal which then allowed me to gain my drivers license. An excellent instructor who I would highly recommend to anybody starting their lessons with RSA driving school.
Leah took driving lessons with RSA School of Motoring. I completed some recommend Pre tests with Richie in the Blanchardstown area and passed my test first time! I couldn’t recommend Richie enough, he was so patient and understanding and answered any questions that I had. I felt at ease when doing my pre tests with Richie and am extremely grateful for all the help to pass first time :).
Driving lesson prices in Ashtown, fixed and listed up front
Pay by the lesson or book a full 12-lesson EDT package. No hidden fees.
€53.27 Manual €61.41 Automatic 3 Lessons
€158.17 €52.72/ea Manual €180.57 €60.19/ea Automatic 6 Lessons
€315.01 €52.50/ea Manual €353.71 €58.95/ea Automatic 12 Lessons (Full EDT)
€587.95 €49.00/ea Manual €659.24 €54.94/ea Automatic Pretest (1 hour)
€183.63 Manual €193.81 Automatic
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Pretest Preparation
Once your EDT is complete, book a one-hour pretest lesson to assess your readiness before Finglas test centre.
Ashtown lesson questions answered
How much do driving lessons in Ashtown cost?
Manual from €53.27 per hour. 12-lesson EDT at €587.95. Automatic from €61.41 per hour. Pretest with car hire from €183.63.
Where will I do my driving test?
Ashtown learners typically test at Finglas or Mulhuddart Test Centre. We practise routes to both during your lessons.
Do you offer automatic driving lessons in Ashtown?
Yes. Automatic is a good choice for the Navan Road commuter traffic. Same EDT programme, same test prep.
How do I book driving lessons?
Book online or call us. We will set you up with an instructor who knows the Navan Road, Rathborne, and your test centre routes.
What is the EDT programme?
EDT is 12 mandatory lessons for all learner permit holders. It is required before you can book your driving test.
Finglas Test Centre is 12 minutes from Ashtown via the Navan Road. Your instructor covers those routes as part of every EDT block. Pick up from Ashtown Railway Station and book online to get started.
Or call (01) 902 3100