HGV training near Gravesend: schools, prices and test centres
The lorry training yards nearest Gravesend, 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 Gravesend are Robinson LGV HGV Training (4 miles), TrainDrive (5 miles) and RoadTrain (5 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 5 miles away.
Gravesend's car test centre closed in 2011. Both Gillingham LGV and Thurrock LGV are within reach for lorry tests, and the nearest theory centres are Chatham and Sidcup.
Training yards near Gravesend
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robinson LGV HGV TrainingGrays, Essex | 4 | On request | On request | – | 2/8 |
| TrainDriveDartford (Crossways) | 5 | from £1,744 | from £3,028 | 5.5/10 | 6/8 |
| RoadTrainWest Thurrock, Essex | 5 | On request | On request | – | 7/8 |
| Wallace School of TransportDartford (Princes Park) | 6 | from £2,14816 cab hours | from £2,868 | 6/10 | 7/8 |
| Hartlip HGVGillingham and Queenborough start points | 10 | from £1,59516 cab hours | from £2,711 | 5/10 | 6/8 |
| A-Class Driving SchoolGillingham, with Hartlip HGV | 10 | 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 | 5 |
| Lorry driving test, alternative | Gillingham LGV58.3% pass rate, 2025-26 | 11 |
| Theory test centre | Chatham49.9% lorry multiple-choice pass rate, 2025-26 | 8 |
| Theory test centre | Sidcup48.4% lorry multiple-choice pass rate, 2025-26 | 12 |
| D4 medical clinic | Midland Medical Group, Sevenoaks£45 | 13 |
| D4 medical clinic | D4 Medicals, Maidstone£50 | 13 |
"HGV training in Gravesend" adverts
Many national companies and brokers have pages for Gravesend, 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 Gravesend?
The nearest lorry training yards to Gravesend are Robinson LGV HGV Training (4 miles), TrainDrive (5 miles), RoadTrain (5 miles), measured in a straight line from the town centre.
Where is the nearest HGV test centre to Gravesend?
Thurrock LGV, about 5 miles 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 Gravesend?
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.