Driving Lessons in East Sussex

From £37/hr·Average £42/hr

East Sussex's Top Picks

Best Value

Southern Driver Training

Cheapest manual driving school in East Sussex.

5.0
£37/hr
Top Rated
Female Instructors

Drive with Jo

The highest-rated manual driving school in East Sussex, and the top-rated with female instructors.

5.0(29 reviews)
Best Automatic

Mi Driving School - Automatic - Uckfield & Tunbridge Wells

Top-rated for automatic driving lessons in East Sussex.

5.0(66 reviews)
£45/hr

Driving Schools in East Sussex

73 schools

TC Driving School

TC Driving School

From £37/hr·10hrs for £350Save 5%
5.0

£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...

Manual
Ochiltree House, Hastings TN34 2AH
Brighton Marina Driving Lessons

Brighton Marina Driving Lessons

From £45/hr·10hrs for £425Save 6%
4.9

£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...

ManualIntensive
24 Ivory Pl, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN2 9AB
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
LtoPass Driving School

LtoPass Driving School

From £39.4/hr·10hrs for £399
4.9

Known for building confidence in nervous learners and those with anxiety, this instructor uses a calm, visual teaching style that breaks down theory into...

Automatic
Stonefield Rd, Hastings TN34 1QA
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
Skillz2Drive

Skillz2Drive

From £41/hr·10hrs for £400Save 2%
4.8

Consistently high first-time pass rates backed by dozens of five-star reviews praising instructors like Hassan, Mark, Julie, and Annabelle for their patience...

ManualAutomaticFemale InstructorsEvenings & Weekends
243a St Helen's Rd, Hastings TN34 2NE
Vogue Driving School

Vogue Driving School

From £46/hr·10hrs for £430Save 7%
4.8

Grade A instructor with 25 years' experience and 197 five-star reviews, known for creating a relaxed learning environment that builds confidence in nervous...

ManualEvenings & Weekends
The Offices, 57 Newtown Rd, Brighton and Hove, Hove BN3 7BA
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
Countywide Driving

Countywide Driving

From £39/hr·Block bookings available
4.7

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...

ManualAutomaticIntensive
1 Tollgate, Peacehaven BN10 8ED
CCS Driving School

CCS Driving School

From £38/hr·10hrs for £370Save 3%
4.7

Two instructors with strong education and training backgrounds; Chris previously worked as a tutor, assessor and trainer, while Maria has experience as an...

ManualAutomaticFemale InstructorsTest car available
8 Brown Jack Ave, Polegate BN26 5JD
Round The Bend Driving School

Round The Bend Driving School

From £46/hr·10hrs for £440Save 4%
4.6

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...

ManualAutomaticFemale InstructorsEvenings & Weekends
Withdean Stadium, Tongdean Ln BN1 5JD
Alisons Driving School

Alisons Driving School

From £38/hr·10hrs for £370Save 3%
4.4

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...

Manual
18 Pebsham Dr, Bexhill-on-Sea TN40 2RU
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
Mark Nicholson Driving School

Mark Nicholson Driving School

From £46/hr·10hrs for £445Save 3%
3.2

Patient instructor known for building confidence in anxious learners, with multiple first-time pass reviews highlighting his calm, reassuring approach. £46/hour...

ManualIntensive
18 Abbey Cl, Peacehaven BN10 7SD
Jimmy's Driving School

Jimmy's Driving School

From £38/hr·Block 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...

Manual
200 Manor Hall Rd, Southwick, Brighton BN42 4NH
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
No Fears Driving School

No Fears Driving School

From £44/hr·10hrs for £425Save 3%

£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...

ManualIntensive
22 Lansdowne St, Brighton and Hove, Hove BN3 1FQ
Drive with Jo

Drive with Jo

5.0(29)

A solo female instructor based in Battle offering manual lessons in a Vauxhall Corsa, with a focus on complete beginners, refresher courses, and...

ManualFemale Instructors
Netherfield Hill, Netherfield Rd, Battle TN33 0LH
crossroads driving school

crossroads driving school

5.0(1)

A local school with a strong gallery of successful students and positive testimonials from learners who've passed their tests. Expert instructors provide theory...

Evenings & Weekends
London Rd, Flimwell, Wadhurst TN5 7PG
On Pole Driving School

On Pole Driving School

5.0

Instructor with 20 years' driving experience and a high first-time pass rate, known for creating a calm, light-hearted learning environment. Passionate about...

Manual
24 Phoenix Way, Southwick, Brighton BN42 4HQ

Block Booking Deals in East Sussex

42 schools offer block deals - book in bulk and save.

Best deal - save 9%

FrankLyDriving.uk

10hrs for £365

£36.50/hr

Save 5%

Southern Driver Training

10hrs for £350

£35.00/hr

Save 5%

TC Driving School

10hrs for £350

£35.00/hr

Save 3%

NOE-L Driving School

10hrs for £360

£36.00/hr

Hotdog Driving School

10hrs for £360

£36.00/hr

Seb G Driving School

20hrs for £740

£37.00/hr

Intensive Courses in East Sussex

Pass in 1–2 weeks

From£44/hr
20 schools5.0best rated

East Sussex Test Centres and Pass Rates

Based on the latest DVSA data, 2024–25 | 3 nearby test centres

Burgess Hill proved the most challenging at 43.2% pass rate despite 11,191 tests taken between 2024 and 2025, while Eastbourne topped the region at 52.1%. The county's mix of coastal roads, South Downs hills, and market town centres creates varied driving conditions. Women actually performed better at Hastings (51.1% vs 47.5% for men), unusual for the region, while Eastbourne showed a more typical split (50.6% women, 53.3% men). Automatic success rates hovered around 40-47% across all three centres, with the coastal locations of Eastbourne and Hastings offering slightly more automatic-friendly conditions than Burgess Hill's challenging hill starts and narrow residential streets.

52%

Eastbourne

5,609 tests taken
Women50.6%
Men53.3%
Automatic46.8%
49%

Hastings (Ore)

3,065 tests taken
Women51.1%
Men47.5%
Automatic44.7%
43%

Burgess Hill

11,191 tests taken
Women45.1%
Men41.8%
Automatic38.6%

Areas in East Sussex