Driving Lessons in East Sussex

£42
average price
73
driving schools
201
independent instructors
3
test centres

Driving schools and instructors in East Sussex

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Mi Driving School - Automatic - Uckfield & Tunbridge Wells

Mi Driving School - Automatic - Uckfield & Tunbridge Wells

5(66)90% pass rate
From £45/hr10hrs for £430Save £20

90% first-time pass rate with a client-centred coaching approach that builds confidence and long-term safe driving skills. Standard lessons at £45/hour (£50 in outlying areas) or £430 for a 10-hour block, plus intensive courses ranging from £900–£3,130 depending on experience. Test day car hire available for £130, and a free lesson for every recommendation.

AutomaticIntensiveTest car available
6a Framfield Rd, New Town, Uckfield TN22 5AGView school
Andy Wimbs Driving School

Andy Wimbs Driving School

5(23)75% pass rate
From £40/hr10hrs for £380Save £20

Ideal for nervous drivers and beginners, Andy specialises in building confidence with patient, modern teaching methods and maintains a 75%+ pass rate since 2019, well above the national average. £40/hour or £380 for a 10-hour block, plus motorway lessons (£120 for up to 3 hours) and test day car hire (£85 for up to 2.5 hours). Uses the My Drive Time app to track progress, with parents able to monitor their child's development.

Test car available
Flat 1, Uplands Court, Broad Oak, Heathfield TN21 8SPView school
Southern Driver Training

Southern Driver Training

5
From £37/hr10hrs for £350Save £20

25 years' experience with over 1,000 new drivers passed and a consistently high pass rate. £37/hour for standard lessons, or £350 for a 10-lesson block; new drivers get a special introductory rate of £45 for the first 1.5 hours. Free pickup from home, school, or workplace included.

ManualAutomaticIntensive
87 Wrestwood Rd, Bexhill-on-Sea TN40 2LPView school
Ready To Go Driving School

Ready To Go Driving School

5
From £46/hr6hrs for £270Save £6

Established in 2009 and welcoming nervous learners with calm, patient instruction across all abilities. £46/hour for standard lessons, or save with a 6-hour block at £270, plus intensive courses from £520 for 10 hours. Pass Plus courses, motorway tuition, and refresher lessons also available.

ManualEveningsWeekendsIntensive
39 Sandhurst Ave, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN2 6NFView school
Chris Trickey Driving Lessons

Chris Trickey Driving Lessons

5
From £48/hr10hrs for £450Save £30

18 years of teaching experience with a focus on building safe, confident drivers in a calm environment tailored to your pace. Standard lessons are £48/hour (£55 on Saturdays and bank holidays), with a 10-hour block package at £450. Post-test motorway training and refresher lessons also available, all delivered in a Ford Focus diesel.

ManualEveningsWeekends
Whitecross St, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 4DZView school
Drive Automatic

Drive Automatic

5
From £44/hr10hrs for £430Save £10

Specialist automatic driving instructor covering Brighton, Hove, Portslade, and Southwick with years of experience and an excellent pass rate. New students get 6 hours for the price of 5 (from £220), with standard pricing at £44/hour for 2-hour lessons or £43/hour in 10-hour blocks (£430). Dual-control automatic car with comprehensive insurance.

Automatic
Rutland Court, Brighton and Hove, Hove BN3 4AFView school
Slipstream Driving School

Slipstream Driving School

5
From £40/hr10hrs for £380Save £20

£40/hour or £380 for 10 hours paid in advance, with 2-hour test sessions at £80. Run by Daryl Pope, this local school has built a strong reputation for first-time passes and a patient, friendly approach that keeps learners comfortable throughout their lessons.

Manual
25 Eridge Gardens, Crowborough TN6 2TBView school
Black & White Driving School

Black & White Driving School

5
From £45/hr10hrs for £435Save £15

Over 30 years of operation with 100+ five-star reviews and the best first-time pass rate locally. Daytime lessons at £45/hour or £435 for a 10-hour block, with evening and weekend availability at £85/hour. Modern manual car and experienced instruction make this a strong choice for learners seeking proven results.

ManualEveningsWeekends
Palm Court, 12 Rochester Gardens, Brighton and Hove, Hove BN3 3AYView school
Routine Driving School

Routine Driving School

5
From £45/hr10hrs for £390Save £60

One-to-one tuition tailored to each learner's pace and needs, from nervous beginners to test preparation. £45/hour for standard lessons, or save with block deals like 10 hours for £390 or 20 hours for £760. Additional services include mock tests (£80 for 2 hours), motorway lessons (£125 for 3 hours), and Pass Plus courses (£240 for 6 hours).

Manual
33 Wellsbourne Rd, Stone Cross, Pevensey BN24 5QXView school
Seb G Driving School

Seb G Driving School

5
From £37/hr20hrs for £740

Learn in a Toyota Yaris Cross Hybrid Automatic, a modern mini SUV chosen for its safety and calm learning environment with excellent visibility. Lessons start from £37 per hour, with block deals from £80 for 2 hours up to £740 for 20 hours. Full-time instructor with an established local reputation and gallery of recent test passes.

Automatic
1 Havelock Rd, Hastings TN34 1BPView school
What An L Of A Drive

What An L Of A Drive

5
From £42.50/hr10hrs for £410Save £15

Every instructor here has a minimum of 10 years' experience and remembers their own test nerves, which shapes their teaching approach. Two-hour lessons at £42.50 per hour, or block deals at £410 for 10 hours and £800 for 20 hours. Pass Plus courses also available alongside beginner and refresher options.

Manual
St Nicholas House, 51 Centurion Rd, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 3LNView school
Swift Driver Training Eastbourne

Swift Driver Training Eastbourne

5
From £45/hr

Grade A instructor with 26 years' experience since 2000, now back teaching after a career break and specialising in learners with difficulties who struggled with manual cars. One-to-one lessons only, no waiting lists, with structured tuition and emailed progress sheets. 1.5-hour lessons at £60 (highly recommended over single hours), test day sessions £80 for 2 hours, and motorway lessons available.

AutomaticTest car available
23 Gainsborough Cres, Eastbourne BN23 7NEView school
Look to Learn Driving School

Look to Learn Driving School

5
From £40/hr10hrs for £390Save £10

British Sign Language tuition sets this school apart, making it accessible to deaf and hard of hearing learners. Standard lessons cost £40/hour, with block deals at £197.50 for 5 hours or £390 for 10 hours, plus motorway training and refresher courses available.

ManualEveningsWeekendsTest car available
Speaks British Sign Language
218 St Helen's Rd, Hastings TN34 2NBView school
Brighton & Hove Automatic Driving School

Brighton & Hove Automatic Driving School

5
From £45/hr10hrs for £430Save £20

Specialist automatic driving instructors with a focus on nervous and anxious learners, offering a calm, relaxed teaching environment. £45/hour or £430 for a 10-hour block, with intensive courses available to suit individual needs. All instructors are DBS checked and create tailored lesson plans using the latest coaching methods.

AutomaticIntensive
24 Dyke Rd, Brighton and Hove, Hove BN3 6NFView school
NOE-L Driving School

NOE-L Driving School

5
From £37/hr10hrs for £360Save £10

NOE-L offers a new driver special: first 5 hours at just £30/hour, then £35/hour for full-time students or £37/hour for standard learners. Block deals provide additional savings, with 10-hour packages at £340 (students) or £360 (standard), plus refresher courses tailored for anxious, nervous, or returning drivers.

Manual
3 Coventry Rd, Hastings, Saint Leonards-on-sea TN38 9ETView school
StartnDrive

StartnDrive

5
From £39/hr10hrs for £390

Over 21 years in Eastbourne with consistently high first-time pass rates well above the national average. Learner-centred approach gives you control over your progress, with lessons from £39/hour or £390 for a 10-hour block; new learners can book their first 2 hours for just £60.

ManualAutomaticIntensive
8 Chalk Farm Cl, Willingdon, Eastbourne BN20 9HYView school
Lumi's Driving School

Lumi's Driving School

5
From £48/hr10hrs for £470Save £10

Excellent first-time pass rate with one-to-one tuition and no car sharing. Manual lessons from £48/hour or £470 for 10 hours; automatic from £50/hour or £485 for 10 hours. Complete beginners get 2 hours for £85 (manual) or £90 (automatic), plus a money-back guarantee if you're not satisfied.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensive
101A Poynings Dr, Brighton and Hove, Hove BN3 8GNView school
Steve's Driver Training

Steve's Driver Training

5
From £40/hr10hrs for £380Save £20

£40/hour or £380 for a 10-hour block, with introductory 2-hour lessons at £75 each to ease new drivers into the car and controls. Client-centered approach focusing on safe driving for life, covering everything from clutch control and junctions to bay parking and test preparation, plus refresher courses for drivers rebuilding confidence.

Manual
The Stacks, Sandrock Hill, Battle TN33 9AYView school
Ministry of Driving

Ministry of Driving

5
From £40/hr15hrs for £562Save £38

Ministry of Driving specialises in calm, patient instruction for learner drivers in Eastbourne, with lessons tailored to your pace and experience. Standard 90-minute lessons are £60, with block deals offering savings: a first-time 9-hour block at £320, or the standard 15-hour block at £562. Beyond learner tuition, the school also offers Pass Plus courses, motorway and parking skills sessions, and refresher lessons for returning drivers.

Manual
Spelt Ave, Eastbourne, Westham, Pevensey BN24 5EEView school
Hastings Driving Lessons

Hastings Driving Lessons

5
From £40/hr

40 years' experience with around 4,000 pupils from over 50 countries who've passed their tests. £40/hour with full access to Theory Test Pro included in the lesson price, plus pickup available from Bexhill or Hastings areas and comprehensive lesson notes to support your learning.

Manual
27 Cornwall Rd, Bexhill-on-Sea TN39 3JNView school
Price snapshot

How much do driving lessons cost in East Sussex?

Most learners pay £40–£45 an hour. Under £40 is a good deal, over £50 is at the higher end.

Typical
£43
Most pay
£40–£45
Schools
£35–40
10
£40–45
15
£45–50
12

Based on prices from 37 driving schools in East Sussex.

Intensive courses in East Sussex

Want to pass fast?

20 East Sussex schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.

East Sussex Test Centres and Pass Rates

Burgess Hill proved the most challenging at 43.2% pass rate despite 11,191 tests taken between 2024 and 2025, while Eastbourne topped the region at 52.1%. The county's mix of coastal roads, South Downs hills, and market town centres creates varied driving conditions. Women actually performed better at Hastings (51.1% vs 47.5% for men), unusual for the region, while Eastbourne showed a more typical split (50.6% women, 53.3% men). Automatic success rates hovered around 40-47% across all three centres, with the coastal locations of Eastbourne and Hastings offering slightly more automatic-friendly conditions than Burgess Hill's challenging hill starts and narrow residential streets.

52%

Eastbourne

5,609 tests taken
Women50.6%
Men53.3%
Automatic46.8%
49%

Hastings (Ore)

3,065 tests taken
Women51.1%
Men47.5%
Automatic44.7%
43%

Burgess Hill

11,191 tests taken
Women45.1%
Men41.8%
Automatic38.6%

Areas in East Sussex