Driving Lessons in East Sussex

£42
average price
73
driving schools
201
independent instructors
3
test centres

Driving schools and instructors in East Sussex

Showing 2140 of 73
TC Driving School

TC Driving School

5
From £37/hr10hrs for £350Save £20

£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.

Manual
Ochiltree House, Hastings TN34 2AHView 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.

ManualIntensive
24 Ivory Pl, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN2 9ABView school
Learn 2 Drive With A2B

Learn 2 Drive With A2B

4.9
From £40/hr10hrs for £385Save £15

£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.

ManualAutomatic
50 Eshton Rd, Eastbourne BN22 7ERView school
LtoPass Driving School

LtoPass Driving School

4.9
From £39.40/hr10hrs for £399

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.

Automatic
Stonefield Rd, Hastings TN34 1QAView school
FrankLyDriving.uk

FrankLyDriving.uk

4.9
From £40/hr10hrs for £365Save £35

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.

Manual
North Lockside, Pacific Dr, Eastbourne BN23 5BJView school
Skillz2Drive

Skillz2Drive

4.8
From £41/hr10hrs for £400Save £10

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.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticFemale Instructors
243a St Helen's Rd, Hastings TN34 2NEView school
Vogue Driving School

Vogue Driving School

4.8
From £46/hr10hrs for £430Save £30

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.

ManualEveningsWeekends
The Offices, 57 Newtown Rd, Brighton and Hove, Hove BN3 7BAView school
Begin Driving

Begin Driving

4.8
From £41.33/hr9hrs for £351Save £21

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.

ManualAutomaticFemale InstructorsTest car available
32 Wallis Ave, Eastbourne BN23 6LRView school
Countywide Driving

Countywide Driving

4.7
From £39/hrBlock bookings available

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.

ManualAutomaticIntensive
1 Tollgate, Peacehaven BN10 8EDView school
CCS Driving School

CCS Driving School

4.7
From £38/hr10hrs for £370Save £10

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.

ManualAutomaticFemale InstructorsTest car available
8 Brown Jack Ave, Polegate BN26 5JDView 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.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticFemale Instructors
Withdean Stadium, Tongdean Ln BN1 5JDView school
Alisons Driving School

Alisons Driving School

4.4
From £38/hr10hrs for £370Save £10

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.

Manual
18 Pebsham Dr, Bexhill-on-Sea TN40 2RUView school
Adams Automatic Driving Tuition

Adams Automatic Driving Tuition

3.7
From £40/hr10hrs for £380Save £20

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.

EveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensive
Grove Rd, Eastbourne BN21 4UGView school
Mark Nicholson Driving School

Mark Nicholson Driving School

3.2
From £46/hr10hrs for £445Save £15

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.

ManualIntensive
18 Abbey Cl, Peacehaven BN10 7SDView 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.

Manual
200 Manor Hall Rd, Southwick, Brighton BN42 4NHView school
Time2Pass

Time2Pass

From £40/hr10hrs for £390Save £10

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.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensive
110 Oxendean Gardens, Willingdon, Eastbourne BN22 0RSView school
No Fears Driving School

No Fears Driving School

From £44/hr10hrs for £425Save £15

£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.

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

Drive with Jo

5(29)

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.

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

crossroads driving school

5(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 test support and practical test planning, with all lesson progress tracked through the Total Drive app for transparency and convenience.

EveningsWeekends
London Rd, Flimwell, Wadhurst TN5 7PGView 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.

Manual
24 Phoenix Way, Southwick, Brighton BN42 4HQView school
Price snapshot

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.

Typical
£43
Most pay
£40–£45
Schools
£35–40
10
£40–45
15
£45–50
12

Based on prices from 37 driving schools in East Sussex.

Intensive courses in East Sussex

Want to pass fast?

20 East Sussex schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.

East Sussex Test Centres and Pass Rates

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