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HGV training centres in the East of England

14 HGV training centresDVSA list of 27 March 2026Updated October 2026

14 centres in the East of England are approved by DVSA to run the Driver CPC part 3a off-road test, according to the list behind the gov.uk "find a part 3a test provider" service. Part 3a is taken after the theory test and before the on-road test. An approved provider can charge up to £40 for the test, not counting training or vehicle hire. If the organisation that trains you is also your test provider, your assessor must not have been involved in your training.

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14 HGV training centres

More HGV training centres near East of England: the nearest 24, within 88 miles

Straight-line distance from the middle of the listings above, nearest first.

  • Matthew James Removals and Storage LimitedUnit 10 Capstan Court, Crossways Business Park, Dartford, DA2 6QG 37 mi4.3 263 Google reviews
    01322 901306Directions
  • Driver Training Centre t/a learn2pass HGVDriver Training Centre t/a learn2pass HGV, Swale Lane, Sittingbourne, ME10 2FF 39 mi
    07956 002233Directions
  • Mainstream Training LtdSittingbourne Dog Track, Church Road, Sittingbourne, ME10 3SB 41 mi
    01795 418100Directions
  • Hartlip HGV Driving SchoolAllsand House, New Hythe Lane, Aylesford, ME20 6FF 43 mi5.0 205 Google reviews
    01634 476373Directions
  • Gordon Springate Transport Training Services LtdKent County Showground, Detling, Maidstone, ME14 3JF 44 mi4.9 294 Google reviews
    01622 736803Directions
  • Train For Group LtdFormer Brett Quarry, Marlow Meadows, Fordwich, CT2 0BW 49 mi
    01227 910490Directions
  • National Driving CentreTerritorial Army Barracks, Mitcham Road, Croydon, CR0 3RU 50 mi4.8 1061 Google reviews
    020 8688 4666Directions
  • TrainFor Group LimitedTrainFor Group, Thanet, Manston Road, Ramsgate, CT12 5DF 51 mi
    01227 910490Directions
  • Bains Training Services LtdCamcrete Ltd, 1-3 Bullsbridge Centre, North Hyde Gardens, Hayes, UB3 4QQ 53 mi
    020 8561 0062Directions
  • Harry Driving School C/O Patiala Services LtdHarry driving school, site 2, Plot no 13, Court Lane, Iver, SL0 9HL 56 mi
    07737 208834Directions
  • Sindher Driving School307-311 Colnbrook By-Pass, Slough, SL3 0EA 57 mi
    07956 544460Directions
  • MK Driver TrainingStewkley Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 0JZ 58 mi5.0 1 Google review
    0800 434 6238Directions
  • Retro Commercial TrainingRetro Commercial Training , Whaddon Farm, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 0JZ 58 mi5.0 398 Google reviews
    07572 159012Directions
  • Wallace School of Transport LtdUxbridge Road, George Green, Slough, SL3 6AN 58 mi4.8 90 Google reviews
    020 8453 3440Directions
  • EP Training Services LtdEP Training Services, Movie Makers, Woburn Park, Addlestone, KT15 2QF 61 mi
    01372 450800Directions
  • FreshLinc LtdWardentree Park, Pinchbeck, Spalding, PE11 3ZN 69 mi3.8 334 Google reviews
    01775 710900Directions
  • Sirens Driving Academy LtdHayloader Works, Wooten Road, Brill, HP18 9UB 71 mi5.0 93 Google reviews
    07818 408336Directions
  • LGV Trainers LtdSheaf Close, Lodge Farm Industrial Estate, Northampton, NN5 7UL 72 mi5.0 268 Google reviews
    01604 250045Directions
  • Driver Training CentreBrook Way Business Park, Ivyhouse Lane, Hastings, TN35 4NN 73 mi4.9 189 Google reviews
    01424 432200Directions
  • GS Driver TrainingGS Driver Training , Stovolds Hill, Cranleigh, GU6 8TB 75 mi4.9 200 Google reviews
    01252 447808Directions
  • Hills of PlumptonPlumpton Racecourse, Plumpton, BN7 3AL 76 mi
    01273 890410Directions
  • 2 Start TrainingReversing area 1, Site C The Quarry, Deans Copse Road, Theale, RG7 4GZ 80 mi5.0 211 Google reviews
    023 9212 3555Directions
  • 2 Start TrainingUnit 32, Youngs Industrial Estate, Paices Hill, Aldermaston, RG7 4PW 86 mi4.9 655 Google reviews
    01184 021861Directions
  • JLD Driver Training LtdSteventon Storage Facility, Hanney Road, Steventon, OX13 6DJ 87 mi5.0 4 Google reviews
    01295 250821Directions

Most listed: Maldon (3), Mid Suffolk (3), Broadland (1), East Suffolk (1), Epping Forest (1).

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Questions

How many HGV training centres are there in the East of England?
14 are on the list used here, most of them in Maldon (3).
Is a part 3a test provider the same as an HGV training school?
Not necessarily. The list records approval to run the off-road test; many providers also train, so ask each centre about courses and prices.
How much does the part 3a test cost?
Up to £40 with an approved test provider, the same as DVSA’s fee. Training and vehicle hire are extra.

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14 HGV training centres listed for the East of England, from the list dated 27 March 2026. All of them publish a phone number. 12 of 14 have a Google rating, and the best-reviewed come first.

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