Eastbourne test routes

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Practice routes around Eastbourne driving test centre: how long they are, the roads they use, roundabouts and speed limits.

In short: Eastbourne has 10 practice routes. A typical route is 8.1 miles and takes about 28 minutes (6.8–10.8 miles, 25–38 minutes). Expect about 10.6 roundabouts per route, more than 84% of UK test centres. Most of the driving is at 30 mph (74%), and the roads used most are Wartling Road and Groombridge Avenue.

Updated 10 September 2026 · Source: the practice routes in the Driving Test Routes app. How these figures work

Eastbourne test routes at a glance

Roads that come up most around Eastbourne

How many of the 10 practice routes use each road.

• Wartling Road10 of 10
• Groombridge Avenue8 of 10
• Wakehurst Road8 of 10
• Royal Parade7 of 10
• Princes Road6 of 10
• Seaside5 of 10
• Lottbridge Drove5 of 10
• Prince William Parade4 of 10

Speed limits on the Eastbourne routes

Share of the driving distance at each limit.

• 30 mph74%
• 40 mph23%
• 50 mph1%
• 70 mph2%

What to practise for Eastbourne

• Roundabout-heavy. 10.6 roundabouts per route, more than 84% of UK test centres. Practise lane choice, signalling off and mini-roundabouts until they feel routine.
• Mostly 30 mph town driving (74%). Expect parked cars, pedestrian crossings and bus lanes.
• Longer drives: a typical route takes 28 minutes, so build stamina with full-length practice sessions.

Test centres near Eastbourne

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• Crawley test routes · 30.4 miles
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