HGV training near Sevenoaks: schools, prices and test centres
The lorry training yards nearest Sevenoaks, 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 Sevenoaks are Wallace School of Transport (12 miles), TrainDrive (13 miles) and RoadTrain (14 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 14 miles away.
Sevenoaks sits between Dartford, Thurrock and Maidstone for lorry training. The nearest theory centres are Sidcup and Royal Tunbridge Wells.
Training yards near Sevenoaks
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wallace School of TransportDartford (Princes Park) | 12 | from £2,14816 cab hours | from £2,868 | 6/10 | 7/8 |
| TrainDriveDartford (Crossways) | 13 | from £1,744 | from £3,028 | 5.5/10 | 6/8 |
| RoadTrainWest Thurrock, Essex | 14 | On request | On request | – | 7/8 |
| Robinson LGV HGV TrainingGrays, Essex | 15 | On request | On request | – | 2/8 |
| National Driving CentreCroydon | 15 | from £2,358 | from £4,158 | – | 7/8 |
| Hartlip HGVGillingham and Queenborough start points | 18 | from £1,59516 cab hours | from £2,711 | 5/10 | 6/8 |
Tests and the medical: how far you'll travel
| What | Nearest | Miles |
|---|---|---|
| Lorry driving test (DVSA) | Thurrock LGV58.8% pass rate, 2025-26 | 14 |
| Lorry driving test, alternative | Gillingham LGV58.3% pass rate, 2025-26 | 18 |
| Theory test centre | Royal Tunbridge Wells62.4% lorry multiple-choice pass rate, 2025-26 | 10 |
| Theory test centre | Sidcup48.4% lorry multiple-choice pass rate, 2025-26 | 12 |
| D4 medical clinic | Midland Medical Group, Sevenoaks£45 | 1 |
| D4 medical clinic | D4 Medicals, Maidstone£50 | 14 |
"HGV training in Sevenoaks" adverts
Many national companies and brokers have pages for Sevenoaks, 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 Sevenoaks?
The nearest lorry training yards to Sevenoaks are Wallace School of Transport (12 miles), TrainDrive (13 miles), RoadTrain (14 miles), measured in a straight line from the town centre.
Where is the nearest HGV test centre to Sevenoaks?
Thurrock LGV, about 14 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 Sevenoaks?
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.