HGV training near Maidstone: schools, prices and test centres
The lorry training yards nearest Maidstone, 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 Maidstone are Gordon Springate Transport Training (4 miles), Hartlip HGV (7 miles) and Learn2Pass HGV (12 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 Gillingham LGV, about 7 miles away.
Maidstone has no lorry test centre, so on-road tests are usually at Gillingham LGV. Gordon Springate trains at Detling, just outside the town.
Training yards near Maidstone
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon Springate Transport TrainingDetling, near Maidstone | 4 | On request | On request | – | 6/8 |
| Hartlip HGVGillingham and Queenborough start points | 7 | from £1,59516 cab hours | from £2,711 | 5/10 | 6/8 |
| A-Class Driving SchoolGillingham, with Hartlip HGV | 7 | from £1,912 | from £2,711 | – | 7/8 |
| Learn2Pass HGVSittingbourne (Swale Way) | 12 | from £1,88218 cab hours | from £2,944 | 5/10 | 7/8 |
| HGV Training HubSittingbourne (Swale Way) | 12 | from £1,88220 cab hours | from £2,944 | 8.5/10 | 7/8 |
| Mainstream TrainingSittingbourne (Church Road) | 12 | from £1,67815 cab hours | from £2,758 | 5.5/10 | 6/8 |
Tests and the medical: how far you'll travel
| What | Nearest | Miles |
|---|---|---|
| Lorry driving test (DVSA) | Gillingham LGV58.3% pass rate, 2025-26 | 7 |
| Lorry driving test, alternative | Thurrock LGV58.8% pass rate, 2025-26 | 17 |
| Theory test centre | Chatham49.9% lorry multiple-choice pass rate, 2025-26 | 8 |
| Theory test centre | Royal Tunbridge Wells62.4% lorry multiple-choice pass rate, 2025-26 | 15 |
| D4 medical clinic | D4 Medicals, Maidstone£50 | Under 1 |
| D4 medical clinic | D4Drivers, Maidstone£58 | 1 |
"HGV training in Maidstone" adverts
Many national companies and brokers have pages for Maidstone, 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.
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Common questions
Where can I do HGV training near Maidstone?
The nearest lorry training yards to Maidstone are Gordon Springate Transport Training (4 miles), Hartlip HGV (7 miles), Learn2Pass HGV (12 miles), measured in a straight line from the town centre.
Where is the nearest HGV test centre to Maidstone?
Gillingham LGV, about 7 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 Maidstone?
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.