HGV training near Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge: schools, prices and test centres
The lorry training yards nearest Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge, 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 Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge are Gordon Springate Transport Training (19 miles), Hartlip HGV (21 miles) and Wallace School of Transport (21 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 21 miles away.
Royal Tunbridge Wells has a theory test centre that runs lorry theory tests. There's no lorry training yard in the town itself, so learners travel to yards around Maidstone, Medway, Dartford or Hastings.
Training yards near Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge
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 | 19 | On request | On request | – | 6/8 |
| Hartlip HGVGillingham and Queenborough start points | 21 | from £1,59516 cab hours | from £2,711 | 5/10 | 6/8 |
| Wallace School of TransportDartford (Princes Park) | 21 | from £2,14816 cab hours | from £2,868 | 6/10 | 7/8 |
| A-Class Driving SchoolGillingham, with Hartlip HGV | 21 | from £1,912 | from £2,711 | – | 7/8 |
| TrainDriveDartford (Crossways) | 22 | from £1,744 | from £3,028 | 5.5/10 | 6/8 |
| RoadTrainWest Thurrock, Essex | 23 | On request | On request | – | 7/8 |
Tests and the medical: how far you'll travel
| What | Nearest | Miles |
|---|---|---|
| Lorry driving test (DVSA) | Gillingham LGV58.3% pass rate, 2025-26 | 21 |
| Lorry driving test, alternative | Thurrock LGV58.8% pass rate, 2025-26 | 23 |
| Theory test centre | Royal Tunbridge Wells62.4% lorry multiple-choice pass rate, 2025-26 | 0 |
| Theory test centre | Chatham49.9% lorry multiple-choice pass rate, 2025-26 | 21 |
| D4 medical clinic | Midland Medical Group, Sevenoaks£45 | 11 |
| D4 medical clinic | D4 Medicals, Maidstone£50 | 14 |
"HGV training in Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge" adverts
Many national companies and brokers have pages for Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge, 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 Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge?
The nearest lorry training yards to Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge are Gordon Springate Transport Training (19 miles), Hartlip HGV (21 miles), Wallace School of Transport (21 miles), measured in a straight line from the town centre.
Where is the nearest HGV test centre to Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge?
Gillingham LGV, about 21 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 Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge?
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.