Driving Lessons in East Sussex
- £42
- average price
- 73
- driving schools
- 201
- independent instructors
- 3
- test centres
Top driving schools in East Sussex by what matters most
The standout school for each of the most-asked questions.
Southern Driver Training
Cheapest manual driving school in East Sussex.
Drive with Jo
Highest-rated manual driving school in East Sussex.
Mi Driving School - Automatic - Uckfield & Tunbridge Wells
Top-rated for automatic driving lessons in East Sussex.
Drive with Jo
Top-rated manual driving school with female instructors in East Sussex.
Driving lessons in East Sussex
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TC Driving School
£37/hour or £350 for a 10-hour block, with hour-and-a-half lessons at £55 if you prefer longer sessions. The instructors focus on reducing stress and keeping up with modern teaching methods, making them a good fit for learners who want a calm, supportive approach to building confidence behind the wheel.
Brighton Marina Driving Lessons
£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.
Learn 2 Drive With A2B
£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 mental health challenges and learning difficulties, while Rod Payne earned a first-time pass with just 2 minors. Real-world road experience is prioritized over car park practice, with lessons starting at 90 minutes to build confidence from day one.
LtoPass Driving School
Known for building confidence in nervous learners and those with anxiety, this instructor uses a calm, visual teaching style that breaks down theory into practical, easy-to-understand steps. £39.40 per hour with a minimum 1.5-hour lesson (£59), or £399 for 10.5 hours and £798 for 21 hours. Multiple reviews highlight first-time passes and learners who discovered a love of driving through patient, reassuring instruction.
FrankLyDriving.uk
Instructors hold Advanced Driving qualifications and offer supported online theory test preparation alongside practical lessons. £40/hour or £365 for a 10-hour block (5 x 2-hour lessons), with Pass Plus courses also available at £295 for a full day including lunch.
Skillz2Drive
Consistently high first-time pass rates backed by dozens of five-star reviews praising instructors like Hassan, Mark, Julie, and Annabelle for their patience and confidence-building approach. Standard lessons at £41/hour with flexible block deals from 10 hours (£400) to 40 hours (£1600), plus Pass Plus courses at £400 for 6 hours including motorway and night driving. One dedicated instructor throughout your course with guaranteed driving on your first lesson.
Vogue Driving School
Grade A instructor with 25 years' experience and 197 five-star reviews, known for creating a relaxed learning environment that builds confidence in nervous learners. £46/hour or £430 for a 10-hour block with no surcharges for evenings or weekends.
Begin Driving
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 (£39/hour), with access to Theory Test Pro, a student app, and mock tests with different instructors to simulate test conditions. Consistently praised in reviews for patient, supportive instruction across a team of instructors.
Countywide Driving
Countywide Driving offers hourly lessons from £39 for manual and £42 for automatic, with student discounts bringing rates down to £38.50 and £41.50 respectively. Two-hour slots are recommended to give learners more processing time and practice on varied routes, all geared towards a first-time pass. Block bookings and intensive courses from 1 day to 2 weeks are also available across a wide service area.
CCS Driving School
Two instructors with strong education and training backgrounds; Chris previously worked as a tutor, assessor and trainer, while Maria has experience as an assessor, trainer and quality assurer. Standard rate £38/hour or £370 for 10 hours, with student discounts at £36/hour or £350 for 10 hours, plus test car use for £85 including a pre-test lesson.
Round The Bend Driving School
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.
Alisons Driving School
10 years' experience teaching in the local area with a focus on building safe, confident drivers beyond just test passes. Lessons at £38/hour or £370 for a 10-hour block booked in advance, delivered in a relaxed style tailored to each learner.
Adams Automatic Driving Tuition
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 10-hour block, plus semi-intensive courses from £800 for 20 hours. Learn in a modern Toyota Yaris Hybrid with dual controls, sat-nav, and reverse camera.
Mark Nicholson Driving School
Patient instructor known for building confidence in anxious learners, with multiple first-time pass reviews highlighting his calm, reassuring approach. £46/hour or £445 for 10 hours, plus intensive courses from £700 for 15 hours up to £1,860 for 40 hours, ideal if you want to progress quickly.
Jimmy's Driving School
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.
Time2Pass
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 to £40. Pass Plus courses also available at £240 for 6 hours including motorway tuition.
No Fears Driving School
£44/hour or £425 for 10 hours (£42.50/hour), with psychology-based tuition using Thought Field Therapy to reduce test nerves and anxiety. Founder Wayne Fears has instructed since 1995 and holds the highest DVSA grade; 230 of 231 reviews are five-star, with learners consistently praising his patient, personalized approach that adapts to individual learning styles. Pass Plus courses also available at £290 for 6 hours including lunch.

Drive with Jo
A solo female instructor based in Battle offering manual lessons in a Vauxhall Corsa, with a focus on complete beginners, refresher courses, and confidence-building tuition. Fully DBS checked and known for a friendly, approachable teaching style.

crossroads driving school
A local school with a strong gallery of successful students and positive testimonials from learners who've passed their tests. Expert instructors provide theory test support and practical test planning, with all lesson progress tracked through the Total Drive app for transparency and convenience.
On Pole Driving School
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.
Tanvir Ahmed
Jubel Ahmed Miah
Stephen Akerman
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Shah Alam
Allan Albert Bishop
Colin Albert Jackson
Roy Alexander Garrod
Victoria Allbridge
David Allen
Paul Andrew Carr
Gregor Andrew Mathieson
Benjamin Andrews
Emma Andrews
Terrie Ann Knight
Sophie Ann Rise
Peter Ansell
Mark Anthony Lanario
Wayne Antoni Fears
Adrian Bailey
Block booking
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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.
Based on prices from 37 driving schools in East Sussex.
Intensive courses in East Sussex
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20 East Sussex schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.
East Sussex Test Centres and Pass Rates
Eastbourne has the highest pass rate at 55.4% (56.2% for women, 54.8% for men, 50.2% for automatic) with a 14 week wait, while Burgess Hill is the toughest at 45.5% (47.3% women, 44% men, 40.4% automatic) and a 15 week wait. The roads around Burgess Hill include the A2300 and residential areas with tight turns and parked cars, while Hastings Ore manages 52.4% (53.1% women, 51.8% men, 51.6% automatic) and a 17 week wait with roads that include steep hills and the Old Town's narrow streets. Across East Sussex's three centres, 21,160 tests were taken between 2025 and 2026.
Eastbourne
6,031 tests taken · 14 week waitHastings (Ore)
3,892 tests taken · 17 week waitBurgess Hill
11,237 tests taken · 15 week wait| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests | Wait |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastbourne | 56.2% | 54.8% | 50.2% | 55.4% | 6,031 | 14 weeks |
| Hastings (Ore) | 53.1% | 51.8% | 51.6% | 52.4% | 3,892 | 17 weeks |
| Burgess Hill | 47.3% | 44.0% | 40.4% | 45.5% | 11,237 | 15 weeks |