HGV training near Dartford: schools, prices and test centres
The lorry training yards nearest Dartford, what they charge like for like, and how far you'll travel for the theory test, the medical and the driving test.
Short answer
The nearest lorry training yards to Dartford are TrainDrive (under 1 mile), RoadTrain (1 mile) and Wallace School of Transport (2 miles). A Class 2 licence from a Kent provider costs £1,373 to £3,272 all in, with a middle of £1,897. The nearest DVSA lorry test centre is Thurrock LGV, about 1 mile away.
Dartford is closer to Thurrock LGV test centre, across the Dartford Crossing, than to Gillingham LGV. Dartford has no car or theory test centre; the nearest theory centre is Sidcup.
Training yards near Dartford
Nearest first. Prices are the provider's own, made like for like.
| Provider | Miles | Class 2, all in | Car to Class 1, all in | Best value score | Transparency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TrainDriveDartford (Crossways) | Under 1 | from £1,744 | from £3,028 | 5.5/10 | 6/8 |
| RoadTrainWest Thurrock, Essex | 1 | On request | On request | – | 7/8 |
| Wallace School of TransportDartford (Princes Park) | 2 | from £2,14816 cab hours | from £2,868 | 6/10 | 7/8 |
| Robinson LGV HGV TrainingGrays, Essex | 2 | On request | On request | – | 2/8 |
| Hartlip HGVGillingham and Queenborough start points | 15 | from £1,59516 cab hours | from £2,711 | 5/10 | 6/8 |
| A-Class Driving SchoolGillingham, with Hartlip HGV | 15 | from £1,912 | from £2,711 | – | 7/8 |
Tests and the medical: how far you'll travel
| What | Nearest | Miles |
|---|---|---|
| Lorry driving test (DVSA) | Thurrock LGV58.8% pass rate, 2025-26 | 1 |
| Lorry driving test, alternative | Gillingham LGV58.3% pass rate, 2025-26 | 16 |
| Theory test centre | Sidcup48.4% lorry multiple-choice pass rate, 2025-26 | 6 |
| Theory test centre | Chatham49.9% lorry multiple-choice pass rate, 2025-26 | 13 |
| D4 medical clinic | Midland Medical Group, Sevenoaks£45 | 12 |
| D4 medical clinic | D4 Medicals, Maidstone£50 | 17 |
"HGV training in Dartford" adverts
Many national companies and brokers have pages for Dartford, but none we checked names a local yard or publishes a course price. Before paying, ask where the truck is kept and who'll train you, and get the cab hours in writing. Broker or school? · How to check a company
Before you book
- Compare the all-in cost per cab hour, not the headline price. Check a quote.
- Ask for an assessment drive and visit the yard.
- Read the refund terms and pay by credit card. Mistakes to avoid.
Related: Driving a lorry in Kent: Brock, Dover and truck stops · Kent agency pay rates
Common questions
Where can I do HGV training near Dartford?
The nearest lorry training yards to Dartford are TrainDrive (under 1 mile), RoadTrain (1 mile), Wallace School of Transport (2 miles), measured in a straight line from the town centre.
Where is the nearest HGV test centre to Dartford?
Thurrock LGV, about 1 mile away. It's the nearest DVSA lorry test centre; some schools are also approved to run the off-road test at their own yards.
How much is HGV training near Dartford?
A Class 2 licence from a Kent provider costs £1,373 to £3,272 all in, including the medical, theory and CPC tests and DVSA fees, with a middle of £1,897.