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HGV training centres in the North West

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

17 centres in the North West 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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17 HGV training centres

More HGV training centres near North West: the nearest 24, within 64 miles

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

  • Metcalfe Driver Training LtdMetcalfe driver training ltd , Skipton auction mart, Skipton, BD23 1UD 30 mi5.0 135 Google reviews
  • Thorpe's LGV & PCV Training LtdLodge Garage, Whitehall Road, West Cleckheaton, BD19 4BJ 35 mi
  • Chevron Training Ltd29 Manor Industrial Estate, Flint, CH6 5UY 36 mi4.8 120 Google reviews
  • Atkins LGV Training LimitedFieldhead Lane, Drighlington, Bradford, BD11 1JL 37 mi4.7 102 Google reviews
  • Thorpe's LGV & PCV Training LtdSoothill Business Park, Soothill Lane, Batley, WF17 6NX 38 mi4.3 74 Google reviews
  • Fleetmaster Driving AcademyTetley's Stadium, Owl Lane, Dewsbury, WF12 7RH 39 mi5.0 21 Google reviews
  • Tilston School of MotoringThe Smithy, Chapel Lane, Wrexham, LL12 0PA 42 mi5.0 829 Google reviews
  • Euro-Mark TrainingEur0-Mark Training / Truswell, Fallbank Crescent, Barnsley, S75 3LS 42 mi4.4 7 Google reviews
  • DDay Training LtdBrymbo Sports & Social Complex, Heritage Way, Wrexham, LL11 5TG 45 mi
  • Pips School of MotoringUnisurge, Gilcar Way, Castleford, WF10 5QS 47 mi4.3 12 Google reviews
  • L&T Transport Training ServicesPriory Business Park, Wentworth Terrace, Fitzwilliam, WF9 5BZ 48 mi4.9 177 Google reviews
  • Big On Driver Training Ltd171 Uttoxeter Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 1QQ 49 mi4.9 128 Google reviews
  • R G Bassett & Sons LtdTransport House, Tittensor, Stoke on Trent, ST12 9HD 51 mi
  • SID TrainingUnit 26 Moorfield Industrial Estate, Cotes Heath, Staffordshire, ST21 6QY 52 mi4.9 290 Google reviews
  • WS Sherburns LGV LtdChesterfield Football Ground (Technique Stadium), Sheffield road, Chesterfield, S41 8NZ 54 mi5.0 422 Google reviews
  • Logistics Training Services LTDJunction 31 Secure Parking, Mansfield Road, Aston, Sheffield, S26 2BR 55 mi
  • Premier Fleet Solutions LtdJunction 31 Truck Stop, Mansfield Road, Sheffield, S26 2BR 55 mi5.0 242 Google reviews
  • Wetherby Training LtdTockwith Airfield, Tockwith, North Yorkshire, YO26 7DW 55 mi4.9 150 Google reviews
  • Go DrivingTockwith Motorsports, Fleet Lane, York, YO26 7QS 56 mi5.0 80 Google reviews
  • Euro1 Training LtdUnit 8, Carcroft Enterprise Park, Carcroft, Doncaster, DN6 8DD 56 mi4.9 98 Google reviews
  • Melmerby Training Services LtdBarker Business Park, Melmerby Green Lane, Ripon, HG4 5NB 57 mi4.8 30 Google reviews
  • Dulson Training LtdHalls Livestock Centre, Bowman Way, Shrewsbury, SY4 3DR 62 mi4.9 100 Google reviews
  • Taylors TransportTaylors Transport, Nunn Brook Rd Huthwaite, Sutton In Ashfield, NG17 2HU 63 mi4.3 9 Google reviews
  • Peter Smythe Transport Training LtdBrierley Park Close, Stanton Hill, Sutton-in-Ashfield, NG17 3FW 63 mi4.8 285 Google reviews

Most listed: Bolton (2), Halton (2), Warrington (2), Burnley (1), Cumberland (1).

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Questions

How many HGV training centres are there in the North West?
17 are on the list used here, most of them in Bolton (2).
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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17 HGV training centres listed for the North West, from the list dated 27 March 2026. 16 of 17 publish a phone number. 11 of 17 have a Google rating, and the best-reviewed come first.

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