Driving Lessons in Eastbourne

Automatic driving lessons dominate Eastbourne's offerings, with 10 of 13 schools providing this option at £39-£45 per hour. The 40 independent driving instructors include 8 female driving instructors, while schools maintain excellent 4.9-star ratings. Eastbourne's test centre performs well with a 52.1% pass rate, outpacing nearby Hastings (49.2%).

From £39/hr·Average £41/hr

Driving Schools in Eastbourne

13 schools

Learn 2 Drive With A2B

Learn 2 Drive With A2B

From £40/hr·10hrs for £385Save 4%
4.9

£40 per hour or £385 for a 10-hour block, with a motorway course option at £160. Reviews highlight instructor Adrian's exceptional support for learners with...

ManualAutomatic
50 Eshton Rd, Eastbourne BN22 7ER
Hotdog Driving School

Hotdog Driving School

10hrs for £360
5.0

Specialists in intensive driving courses with instructors trained to build confidence quickly and safely, ideal for learners aiming to pass within weeks rather...

ManualAutomaticIntensive
Hotdog Driving School, 69 Northbourne Rd, Eastbourne BN22 8QP
AH Driving School

AH Driving School

Block bookings available
5.0

Instructor Ashot Hovhannisyan prioritises road safety and adapts lessons to each learner's style, creating a relaxed environment from beginner through to test...

ManualAutomatic
8 Whitley Rd, Eastbourne BN22 8NQ
Tomcatdriving Eastbourne

Tomcatdriving Eastbourne

5.0
Manual
15 Granville Rd, Eastbourne BN20 7HE
Time2Pass

Time2Pass

From £40/hr·10hrs for £390Save 3%

Competitive pricing at £40/hour with substantial block booking savings; a 10-hour block costs £390, while larger packages up to 40 hours offer discounts of up...

ManualAutomaticIntensiveEvenings & Weekends
110 Oxendean Gardens, Willingdon, Eastbourne BN22 0RS
Adams Automatic Driving Tuition

Adams Automatic Driving Tuition

From £40/hr·10hrs for £380Save 5%
3.7

Specialist in automatic driving lessons with a calm, patient teaching style suited to nervous learners and complete beginners alike. £40/hour or £380 for a...

AutomaticIntensiveEvenings & Weekends
Grove Rd, Eastbourne BN21 4UG
Simply Automatic

Simply Automatic

5.0

Qualified instructor with experience at both learner and advanced driver levels, focusing on efficient training to get you test-ready in the shortest time while...

Automatic
Flat 1, 47 Willingdon Rd, Eastbourne BN21 1TN
Rule the Road with King

Rule the Road with King

Block bookings available
5.0

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...

Manual
Gilberts Dr, East Dean, Eastbourne BN20 0DG
Swift Driver Training Eastbourne

Swift Driver Training Eastbourne

From £45/hr
5.0

Grade A instructor with 26 years' experience since 2000, now back teaching after a career break and specialising in learners with difficulties who struggled...

AutomaticTest car available
23 Gainsborough Cres, Eastbourne BN23 7NE
ACE Automatic Driving School

ACE Automatic Driving School

5.0

43 years of driving experience and a specialist in helping nervous drivers build confidence behind the wheel. Nigel teaches learners of all ages, from...

AutomaticEvenings & Weekends
4, Ringwood Rd, Eastbourne BN22 8TN
FrankLyDriving.uk

FrankLyDriving.uk

From £40/hr·10hrs for £365Save 9%
4.9

Instructors hold Advanced Driving qualifications and offer supported online theory test preparation alongside practical lessons. £40/hour or £365 for a 10-hour...

Manual
North Lockside, Pacific Dr, Eastbourne BN23 5BJ
StartnDrive

StartnDrive

From £39/hr·10hrs for £390
5.0

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...

ManualAutomaticIntensive
8 Chalk Farm Cl, Willingdon, Eastbourne BN20 9HY
Begin Driving

Begin Driving

From £41.33/hr·9hrs for £351Save 6%
4.8

All lessons are 1.5 hours, a duration research shows optimises learning and retention without mental fatigue. £62 per lesson or £351 for a 9-hour block...

ManualAutomaticFemale InstructorsTest car available
32 Wallis Ave, Eastbourne BN23 6LR

Block Booking Deals in Eastbourne

9 schools offer block deals — book in bulk and save.

Best deal — save 9%

FrankLyDriving.uk

10hrs for £365

£36.50/hr

Save 6%

Begin Driving

9hrs for £351

£39.00/hr

Save 5%

Adams Automatic Driving Tuition

10hrs for £380

£38.00/hr

Save 4%

Learn 2 Drive With A2B

10hrs for £385

£38.50/hr

Hotdog Driving School

10hrs for £360

£36.00/hr

StartnDrive

10hrs for £390

£39.00/hr

Intensive Courses in Eastbourne

Pass in 1–2 weeks

From£39/hr
4 schools5.0best rated

Eastbourne Test Centres and Pass Rates

Based on the latest DVSA data, 2024–25 | 1 nearby test centre

Eastbourne's single test centre saw 5,609 tests between 2024 and 2025 with a pass rate of 52.1%, comfortably above the national average of 48.6%. The town's seafront location means you'll encounter coastal winds that can affect steering, plus the mix of Victorian terraced streets with tight parking and wider modern roads heading inland. Women achieved a 50.6% pass rate compared to 53.3% for men, while automatic learners had a 46.8% success rate. The centre benefits from having quieter residential areas for manoeuvres balanced against busier routes like the A259 seafront road.

52%

Eastbourne

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

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