Eastbourne driving test centre
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- Nothing to pay upfront
- You only pay once we've found you a test
- We alert you by SMS and WhatsApp as soon as we find a date
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Test centre address: 1 Coastguard Cottages, 84 Wartling Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex BN22 7PT
Eastbourne's driving test centre is at Coastguard Cottages on Wartling Road, opposite Princes Park. Learners come from Eastbourne, Polegate, Willingdon, Hailsham, Pevensey, Stone Cross and Seaford.
6,031 car tests were taken there in a year, and the pass rate is 55.4%, above the 50% across Great Britain.
It's the only centre in the town. Hastings, along the coast, is the nearest other one.
How long is the wait at Eastbourne driving test centre?
If you book at Eastbourne on your own, the first week with a good choice of free dates is 24+ weeks away. That's about the same as most test centres.
You don't have to wait that out or keep checking yourself. We usually find learners an earlier test date within 1 to 2 weeks of signing up, and often within a few days. The test itself may still be a few weeks away, but it's earlier than the date you'd get booking on your own.
See how that compares with the wait at every test centre in the country.
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What's the pass rate at Eastbourne?
In the latest official figures, 55.4% of driving tests at Eastbourne were passes. That's higher than the 50% across Great Britain. The year before, it was 52.1%.
Pass rates depend on a lot of things, including how busy the roads are and how ready people are on the day, so don't read too much into a few points either way.
How we help you find an earlier test at Eastbourne
- Tell us what you needPick Eastbourne and the months you can do. It takes about two minutes.
- We look for youWe look for earlier dates at Eastbourne, so you don't have to keep checking.
- We let you knowAs soon as we find an earlier date, we alert you by SMS and WhatsApp.
Getting an earlier test at Eastbourne
Tell us you want Eastbourne and the months you can do. We'll look for an earlier date and alert you by SMS and WhatsApp as soon as we find one. Want it? Reply YES. Not for you? Reply NO and we'll keep looking.
You can't already have a test booked. If you've got one, cancel it first, then sign up with us.
Nothing to pay upfront. You only pay if we find you a test and you say yes to it.
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Driving test centres near Eastbourne
How Eastbourne compares with the closest centres. Distances are in a straight line, so the drive may be a little further.
| Test centre | Distance | Pass rate | Wait on your own |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastbourne | This centre | 55.4% | 24+ weeks |
| Hastings (Ore) | 13.4 miles | 52.4% | 14 weeks |
| Burgess Hill | 23.3 miles | 45.5% | 24+ weeks |
| Tunbridge Wells | 24.5 miles | 64.5% | 24+ weeks |
Questions about Eastbourne test centre
Where is Eastbourne driving test centre?
1 Coastguard Cottages, 84 Wartling Road, BN22 7PT, opposite Princes Park. It moved away for a while and has since returned here, so older websites may show a different address.
How long is the wait at Eastbourne?
About 24+ weeks booking on your own. We usually find learners an earlier date within 1 to 2 weeks of signing up.
Do many people pass at Eastbourne?
More than average. 55.4% of car tests there were passes in the latest official figures, above the 50% across Great Britain.
How can I get an earlier test at Eastbourne?
Dates come free when other learners cancel or move theirs. Tell us the months you can do and we'll alert you by SMS and WhatsApp as soon as we find one.
Are there ever last minute tests at Eastbourne?
Yes. We'll phone you as well as messaging you when one appears.
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Figures from the official driving test statistics published on GOV.UK.