Driving Lessons in Brighton
Brighton is served by 11 driving schools and 40 independent driving instructors, with lesson prices ranging from £38 to £48 per hour (averaging £44 where pricing is available). The schools hold an excellent 4.9-star average rating, and female driving instructors are available at 1 school, with 6 independent female driving instructors also serving the area. Learners can choose between two nearby test centres: Burgess Hill, where 45.5% of tests resulted in a pass, and Worthing, which sees a notably higher 59.8% pass rate.
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Driving lessons in Brighton
12 driving schools and 38 independent instructors.
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Ready To Go Driving School
Manual
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.
Chris Trickey Driving Lessons
Manual
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.
What An L Of A Drive
Manual
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.
Reid Driving
Manual
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.
Brighton Marina Driving Lessons
Manual
£45 per hour or 10 hours for £425, with a special introductory offer of 6 hours for £230 including free online theory test training. In-car video system lets you review lessons at home to eliminate bad habits, and a money-back guarantee means you can try risk-free. Multiple five-star reviews highlight the instructor's patience with nervous learners and thorough preparation for test routes.
Round The Bend Driving School
Manual and automatic
A team of 16 experienced instructors with the most seasoned having 27+ years on the road, all based locally in Brighton, Hove, and Mid Sussex. £46/hour for manual lessons or £44/hour in a 10-hour block (£440), with automatic lessons at £45/hour or £43.50/hour for 10 hours (£435). Every lesson is tailored to how you learn best, and Pass Plus courses are also available.
Jimmy's Driving School
Manual
Manual driving lessons at £38/hour with flexible session lengths of 60, 90, or 120 minutes to suit your schedule. Block booking discounts are available, and Jimmy brings years of experience driving across different road types and areas throughout the country to help build your confidence on today's roads.
ALBA Driving School
Manual and automatic
Well-established school known for a calm, relaxed teaching style that works particularly well with complete beginners and nervous learners. Instruction available in Albanian, Italian, and Greek alongside English. Pass Plus motorway courses also available to help reduce insurance costs.
KAR Driving School
Manual
65% first-time pass rate with an average of just 30 hours to test, significantly outperforming the UK average of 47 hours. Instructor Karol brings years of AA company experience and a track record of building confidence in nervous learners, with testimonials highlighting his patient, encouraging approach and ability to help students pass on their first attempt.
MOMO Driving School
Manual
Skill Wheel
Manual
Gregor Andrew Mathieson
Wayne Antoni Fears
Chris Battersby
Jamie Bond
David Bone
Block booking
Best block deals in Brighton
Pay for a block of lessons upfront and the hourly rate drops. The best block here saves you £30.
How much do driving lessons cost in Brighton?
Most learners pay £45–£50 an hour. Under £45 is a good deal, over £55 is at the higher end.
Based on prices from 8 driving schools in Brighton.
Intensive courses in Brighton
Want to pass fast?
3 Brighton schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.
Brighton Test Centres and Pass Rates
Your two nearby centres are far apart. Worthing has a pass rate of 60%, well above Britain's average pass rate of 50%, and an automatic pass rate of 54% against a national automatic pass rate of 45%. Burgess Hill is below average at 46%, and its automatic pass rate drops to 40%. Both have a typical wait of about 3 months, so choosing Worthing doesn't cost you time. If you can learn around there, it's the stronger choice.
Worthing
8,495 tests taken · typical wait 3 monthsBurgess Hill
11,237 tests taken · typical wait 3 months| Test Centre | Pass rate | Tests | Typical wait | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | Manual | Automatic | |||
| Worthing | 59.8% | 61.6% | 54.4% | 8,495 | 3 months |
| Burgess Hill | 45.5% | 47.0% | 40.4% | 11,237 | 3 months |