Driving Lessons in Brighton

Brighton's 14 driving schools and 40 independent driving instructors include 6 independent female driving instructors, while 1 school also offers female driving instructors. Prices span £38 to £48 per hour (averaging £44), and schools achieve an excellent 5-star average. The Eastbourne test centre shows a 52.1% pass rate based on recent DVSA data.

£44
average price
14
driving schools
40
independent instructors
1
test centre

Driving schools and instructors in Brighton

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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.

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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.

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Whitecross St, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 4DZView 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).

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33 Wellsbourne Rd, Stone Cross, Pevensey BN24 5QXView 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.

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St Nicholas House, 51 Centurion Rd, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 3LNView 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.

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Spelt Ave, Eastbourne, Westham, Pevensey BN24 5EEView school
Brighton Marina Driving Lessons

Brighton Marina Driving Lessons

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.

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

Round The Bend Driving School

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.

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

Jimmy's Driving School

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.

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

On Pole Driving School

5

Instructor with 20 years' driving experience and a high first-time pass rate, known for creating a calm, light-hearted learning environment. Passionate about ensuring students are ready to drive safely, not just test-ready, and continues to support learners after they've passed with guidance on car choices and confidence-building.

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24 Phoenix Way, Southwick, Brighton BN42 4HQView school
ALBA Driving School

ALBA Driving School

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.

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

Reid Driving

5
10hrs for £430

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.

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10 Seville St, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN2 3ARView school
KAR Driving School

KAR Driving School

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.

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

MOMO Driving School

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

Skill Wheel

Manual
North St, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 1REView school
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
£46
Most pay
£45–£50
Schools
Under £45
3
£45–50
5

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

5,609 tests were taken at Eastbourne centre between 2024 and 2025, achieving a solid 52.1% pass rate above the national average. The coastal location means dealing with seafront traffic and the challenging one-way system around the town centre, but the surrounding residential streets in areas like Old Town provide good practice roads. Women passed at 50.6% while men reached 53.3%, and automatic drivers achieved 46.8% success. The A22 and A27 approaches require confident dual carriageway driving but avoid the complexity of major motorway junctions.

52%

Eastbourne

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

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