Driving Lessons in East Sussex

East Sussex brings together 72 driving schools and 197 independent driving instructors spread across the region's towns and coastal areas. Lessons range from £30 to £48 per hour, with schools averaging £41 and maintaining a 4.8-star rating. Automatic driving lessons are available at 29 schools, and you'll find 49 female independent driving instructors alongside 8 schools offering female driving instructors. Test centres across the region show varied pass rates, with Eastbourne at 55.4% and Hastings at 52.4%, both considerably higher than Burgess Hill's 45.5%.

£41
average price
73
driving schools
195
independent instructors
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Driving lessons in East Sussex

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Drive Automatic

Drive Automatic

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.

Rutland Court, Brighton and Hove, Hove BN3 4AFView school
Automatic with Fran

Automatic with Fran

Automatic

5

Calm and empathetic instructor offering automatic lessons in a latest-model Mercedes B Class with pickup available within 3 miles. Intensive courses and flexible scheduling designed to help nervous learners build confidence from first lesson to test day.

IntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car available
21, Eaton Manor, Brighton and Hove, Hove BN3 3PTView school

Wheelpower

Automatic

From £45/hr
Female Instructors
Brighton, East SussexView school

Fazel Sharifat

Manual and automatic

From £21/hr10hrs for £410

I start at 08.00 till 17.00 Monday to Saturday and day off on Sundays

Test car available
Eastbourne area onlyView instructor

Peter Cheung

From £50/hr
Mi Driving School - Automatic - Uckfield & Tunbridge Wells

Mi Driving School - Automatic - Uckfield & Tunbridge Wells

Automatic

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.

IntensiveTest 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

Manual and automatic

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.

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

Ready To Go Driving School

Manual

5
From £45/hr6hrs for £270

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.

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

Chris Trickey Driving Lessons

Manual

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.

EveningsWeekends
Whitecross St, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 4DZView school
Hotdog Driving School

Hotdog Driving School

Manual and automatic

5
From £38/hr10hrs for £360Save £20

Specialists in intensive driving courses with instructors trained to build confidence quickly and safely, ideal for learners aiming to pass within weeks rather than months. Double lessons at £76 for 100 minutes or a 10-lesson block for £360 (saving £20), plus Pass Plus courses and motorway training available. Free local pick-up and drop-off across a 20-mile radius, with flexible scheduling and one-to-one tuition throughout.

Intensive
Hotdog Driving School, 69 Northbourne Rd, Eastbourne BN22 8QPView school
Slipstream Driving School

Slipstream Driving School

Manual

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.

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

Black & White Driving School

Manual

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.

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

Routine Driving School

Manual

5
From £40/hr10hrs for £390Save £10

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).

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

Seb G Driving School

Automatic

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.

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

What An L Of A Drive

Manual

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.

St Nicholas House, 51 Centurion Rd, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 3LNView school
Rule the Road with King

Rule the Road with King

Manual

5
From £30/hrBlock bookings available

Russ King specialises in teaching neurodivergent and anxious drivers, with dedicated specialist training in this area. Single 1.5-hour lessons cost £60, or save with block bookings: 4 lessons for £230 or 8 lessons for £450. First-time pass rates feature prominently in student reviews, with learners praising his calm, patient approach.

Gilberts Dr, East Dean, Eastbourne BN20 0DGView school
Reid Driving

Reid Driving

Manual

5
From £45/hr10hrs for £430Save £20

Independent instructor with 19 years' experience built on word-of-mouth recommendations from satisfied learners. Friendly, laid-back teaching style that makes learning enjoyable rather than stressful, with flexible lessons tailored to individual needs. 90-minute lessons at £67 or two-hour lessons at £90, with block deals from £430 for 10 hours.

10 Seville St, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN2 3ARView school
Swift Driver Training Eastbourne

Swift Driver Training Eastbourne

Automatic

5
From £40/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.

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

Look to Learn Driving School

Manual

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.

EveningsWeekendsTest car available
Speaks British Sign Language
218 St Helen's Rd, Hastings TN34 2NBView 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
£42
Most pay
£40–£45
Schools
£30–35
1
£35–40
14
£40–45
15
£45–50
11

Based on prices from 41 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

All three centres around East Sussex are in reasonable shape. Eastbourne leads with a pass rate of 55%, above the national pass rate of 50%, and even Burgess Hill, the lowest at 46%, isn't far below average. If you're taking an automatic test, Hastings has the best automatic pass rate at 52%, though it also has the longest wait, about 4 months. Burgess Hill is usually the soonest, at about 3 months.

55%

Eastbourne

6,031 tests taken · typical wait 3 months
Manual pass rate57.3%
Automatic pass rate50.2%
52%

Hastings (Ore)

3,892 tests taken · typical wait 4 months
Manual pass rate52.7%
Automatic pass rate51.6%
46%

Burgess Hill

11,237 tests taken · typical wait 3 months
Manual pass rate47.0%
Automatic pass rate40.4%

Areas in East Sussex