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title: "Hastings Theory Test Centre | The License Desk"
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South East · DVSA theory test centre

# Hastings Theory Test Centre

Everything you need for theory test day in Hastings — the centre details, booking, what to bring, and a free mock test to make sure you only go once.

Quick answer

The Hastings theory test centre serves candidates across South East. Book the £23 test on GOV.UK, bring your photocard licence, and aim for 43/50 on the multiple-choice part — you can check you're ready with our free mock theory test.

## Where is the Hastings theory test centre?

Hastings Theory Test Centre is at Phillips House, Drury Lane, St Leonards-on-Sea, Hastings TN38 9BA (address from GOV.UK’s official theory test centre finder). The theory test is the same everywhere in Great Britain: the same question bank, time limit and pass marks apply at every centre.

Hastings Theory Test Centre

- **ADDRESS:** Phillips House, Drury Lane, St Leonards-on-Sea, Hastings TN38 9BA
- **REGION:** SOUTH EAST
- **TEST FEE:** £23 · BOOK VIA GOV.UK

[Book at this centre on GOV.UK](https://www.gov.uk/book-theory-test)

Map: [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=50.86831084222223&mlon=0.5485096266666667#map=17/50.86831084222223/0.5485096266666667) · [Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=50.86831084222223,0.5485096266666667)

Nearest other centres: [Eastbourne](/theory-test-centres/eastbourne/) (13 mi) · [New Romney](/theory-test-centres/new-romney/) (21 mi) · [Royal Tunbridge Wells](/theory-test-centres/royal-tunbridge-wells/) (22 mi) · [Brighton](/theory-test-centres/brighton/) (31 mi)

## How should you prepare for a test in Hastings?

Candidates who sit a full mock under timed conditions before test day walk in knowing what 50 questions in 57 minutes actually feels like.

[Take the free mock theory test](/mock-theory-test/)

Or revise a weak area first — all [14 DVSA topics](/theory-test/) have free practice questions.

## Frequently asked questions

**### How do I book a theory test at the Hastings centre?**

Book through the official GOV.UK service (£23) and choose Hastings as your preferred centre. Avoid third-party booking sites — they charge a markup for the same slot.

**### What do I need to bring on test day?**

Your UK photocard driving licence (provisional or full). Arrive 15 minutes early — if you’re late or forget your licence you can’t sit the test and you lose the fee.

**### What is the nearest alternative to the Hastings theory test centre?**

Eastbourne Theory Test Centre, about 13 miles away. If Hastings has no suitable dates, check nearby centres on GOV.UK when you book — the test, fee and pass mark are the same at every centre.

**### What is the pass mark at Hastings?**

The same everywhere in Great Britain: 43 out of 50 multiple-choice questions, plus 44 out of 75 on hazard perception, both in one sitting.