--- title: "Eastbourne Driving Test Centre | 53.7% Pass Rate" description: "Eastbourne driving test centre in East Sussex — 53.7% pass rate, address, opening hours, and how to find earlier driving test cancellations." lang: en-GB json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Driving Test Cancellations", "url": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com", "logo": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com/favicon.png", "sameAs": [] }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Driving Test Cancellations", "url": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com", "potentialAction": { "@type": "SearchAction", "target": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com/blog?q={search_term_string}", "query-input": "required name=search_term_string" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com/" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Test Centres", "item": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com/test-centres" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 3, "name": "East Sussex", "item": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com/test-centres/east-sussex" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 4, "name": "Eastbourne" } ] }, [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "GovernmentOffice", "name": "Eastbourne Driving Test Centre", "url": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com/test-centres/east-sussex/eastbourne", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "1 Coastguard Cottages, 84 Wartling Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex", "postalCode": "BN22 7PT", "addressCountry": "GB" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": 50.769, "longitude": 0.29 } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "FAQPage", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "How do I find a driving test cancellation at this centre?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "To find a driving test cancellation at Eastbourne, you can regularly check the DVSA website for new openings. Alternatively, services like Find Me A Driving Test can scan for cancellations 24/7 and notify you when a suitable slot becomes available, increasing your chances of an earlier test date." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How busy is this driving test centre?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Eastbourne is a popular driving test centre, and like many urban test centres, it can be quite busy, leading to longer waiting times for practical tests. This busyness reflects the demand for driving tests in the East Sussex area." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How early should I arrive at this test centre?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "It is generally recommended to arrive at the Eastbourne Driving Test Centre about 10-15 minutes before your scheduled test time. 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Eastbourne # Eastbourne Test Centre Driving test cancellations, pass rates and key info in East Sussex. ## Quick facts - 1 Coastguard Cottages, 84 Wartling Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN22 7PT - Pass rate: **53.7%** (2024-25) - County: **East Sussex** [View larger map on OpenStreetMap →](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=50.769&mlon=0.29#map=15/50.769/0.29) ## About Eastbourne Test Centre The Eastbourne Driving Test Centre is situated in the coastal town of Eastbourne, East Sussex. The centre is located at Unit 14, Birch Road, offering a mix of urban and suburban road conditions for testing. Learners can expect to encounter various traffic scenarios common to a town of Eastbourne's size, including busy town roads, residential areas with parked cars, and junctions that may require careful observation. The proximity to the A22 and A259 means that test routes may also incorporate faster main roads, assessing a candidate's ability to handle higher speeds and more complex multi-lane situations. Given Eastbourne's diverse road network, instructors often prepare candidates for a wide range of challenges, aiming for a well-rounded driving ability. While specific pass rates for individual centres can fluctuate, a solid understanding of local road characteristics and consistent practice are key to success here. Candidates should be ready for situations such as navigating roundabouts, hill starts and varying speed limits within the test area. ## Driving Test Cancellations at Eastbourne Finding driving test cancellations at Eastbourne Driving Test Centre can be challenging due to high demand. Learners often face long waiting times for practical tests. However, cancellations do occur, and securing an earlier test date is possible if you are persistent and quick to act. To significantly improve your chances of finding a cancellation test at Eastbourne, services like Find Me A Driving Test can help by scanning the DVSA's booking system 24/7 for new available slots. This continuous monitoring allows for instant alerts, making it easier to book a cancelled test as soon as one becomes available at the Eastbourne centre. [Get cancellation alerts for Eastbourne](/signup) ## Pass rate trend at Eastbourne ### Pass rate over time Annual pass rate at Eastbourne, from 2007-08 to 2024-25 (DVSA data). Between 2007-08 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Eastbourne has improved, moving from 49.5% to 52.1% (up 2.6 percentage points). It peaked at 54.9% in 2020-21 and was lowest at 47.9% in 2017-18, with a long-run average of 50.8%. Pass rates vary year-to-year due to changes in test demand, examiner availability, candidate readiness and local route difficulty — these figures are taken directly from DVSA's published statistics. ### Year-by-year pass rate Year Pass rate 2024-25 52.1% 2023-24 48.1% 2022-23 52.2% 2021-22 54.6% 2020-21 54.9% 2019-20 51.7% 2018-19 50.1% 2017-18 47.9% 2016-17 48.1% 2015-16 50.4% 2014-15 51.1% 2013-14 50.2% 2012-13 49.2% 2011-12 49.3% 2010-11 53.4% 2009-10 53% 2008-09 49.4% 2007-08 49.5% ## Frequently asked questions ### How do I find a driving test cancellation at this centre? ### How busy is this driving test centre? ### How early should I arrive at this test centre? ### How long does the practical test take here? ### Can a driving instructor sit in on the test? ### How do I cancel or reschedule my test at this centre? ## You can move your test to these test centres From 9 June 2026, the DVSA only lets you move a booked test from **Eastbourne** to one of the centres below. These are the official rebooking options for this centre. - [ Hastings (Ore) 24.3 km away ](/test-centres/east-sussex/hastings-ore) - [ Burgess Hill 35.8 km away ](/test-centres/uk/burgess-hill) - [ Tunbridge Wells 40.4 km away ](/test-centres/kent/tunbridge-wells) Driving Test Cancellations Helping learner drivers across the UK find earlier test dates. Site [Home](/)[How It Works](/how-it-works)[Pricing](/pricing)[ADI](/adi)[FAQ](/faq)[About Us](/about-us)[Blog](/blog)[Contact Us](/contact-us) Resources [Learner Driver Centre](/learner-driver-centre)[Theory Test](/book-a-theory-test)[Theory Mock Test](/theory-test)[UK Test Centres](/test-centres)[My Account](/login)[Register](/signup) Legal [Privacy Policy](/privacy-policy)[Terms of Service](/terms-of-service)[Refund Policy](/refund-policy)[Cancellation Policy](/cancellation-policy) © 2026 Driving Test Cancellations. All rights reserved.