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.

£44
average price
12
driving schools
38
independent instructors
2
test centres

Driving lessons in Brighton

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Wheelpower

Automatic

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

Peter Cheung

From £50/hr
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
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
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
Brighton Marina Driving Lessons

Brighton Marina Driving Lessons

Manual

4.9
From £45/hr10hrs for £425Save £25

£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.

Intensive
24 Ivory Pl, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN2 9ABView school
Round The Bend Driving School

Round The Bend Driving School

Manual and automatic

4.6
From £46/hr10hrs for £440Save £20

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.

EveningsWeekendsFemale Instructors
Withdean Stadium, Tongdean Ln BN1 5JDView school
Jimmy's Driving School

Jimmy's Driving School

Manual

From £38/hrBlock bookings available

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.

200 Manor Hall Rd, Southwick, Brighton BN42 4NHView school
ALBA Driving School

ALBA Driving School

Manual and automatic

5

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.

Intensive
Speaks Albanian, Italian, Greek
32 Wilmington Way, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 8JHView school
KAR Driving School

KAR Driving School

Manual

4.965% pass rate

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.

Old Steine, Kemptown, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 1EJView school
MOMO Driving School

MOMO Driving School

Manual

5
Old Barn Way, Southwick, Brighton BN42 4NSView school
Skill Wheel

Skill Wheel

Manual

North St, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 1REView school

Victoria Allbridge

Female ADI

Gregor Andrew Mathieson

Wayne Antoni Fears

Chris Battersby

Jamie Bond

David Bone

Mena Bushara

Female ADI
Price snapshot

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.

Typical
£47
Most pay
£45–£50
Schools
Under £45
2
£45–50
6

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.

60%

Worthing

8,495 tests taken · typical wait 3 months
Manual pass rate61.6%
Automatic pass rate54.4%
46%

Burgess Hill

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

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