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HGV training centres in the South West

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

15 centres in the South 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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15 HGV training centres

More HGV training centres near South West: the nearest 24, within 101 miles

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

  • JW Driver Training LtdWestway Park, Westway Road, Newport, NP20 2PQ 34 mi4.8 124 Google reviews
  • DLT Training LtdReversing Test Centre, Green Farm (Old Main Runway), Sigginstone, Cowbridge, CF71 7LP 38 mi4.8 32 Google reviews
  • Big Wheelers (South Wales) LimitedLlandow Training Area, Llandow Trading Estate, Tumulus Way, Cowbridge, CF71 7PB 39 mi5.0 1 Google review
  • Bridgend Driver Training ServicesThe Runway, Llandow Trading Estate, Llandow, Cowbridge, CF71 7PB 39 mi4.8 75 Google reviews
  • Heads of the Valleys TrainingTy Mawr Road, Gilwern, Abergavenny, NP7 0EB 52 mi5.0 932 Google reviews
  • ByPass Driver TrainingTest Lane, Nursling, Southampton, SO16 9TA 58 mi
  • Commercial Operator Training LtdBay Studios, Fabian Way, Swansea, SA1 8QB 60 mi
  • Commercial Operator Training LtdSkills House, Tank Farm Road, Neath, SA10 6EN 60 mi4.9 316 Google reviews
  • 2 Start TrainingUnit 2, Four Dells Farm, Poles Lane, Otterbourne, SO21 2DY 62 mi4.9 863 Google reviews
  • Driver Training WalesNatyffin Road South, Enterprise Park, Swansea, SA7 9RG 62 mi4.9 104 Google reviews
  • PJE Driver Training & ConsultancyFir Tree Lane, Rotherwas, Hereford, HR2 6LA 65 mi4.9 47 Google reviews
  • ByPass Driver TrainingUnit 2B, Deer Park Farm Ind. Estate, Knowle Lane, Eastleigh, SO50 7PZ 65 mi5.0 235 Google reviews
  • JLD Driver Training LtdSteventon Storage Facility, Hanney Road, Steventon, OX13 6DJ 71 mi5.0 4 Google reviews
  • 2 Start TrainingUnit 32, Youngs Industrial Estate, Paices Hill, Aldermaston, RG7 4PW 73 mi4.9 655 Google reviews
  • Crosshands Industrial Training LtdThe Training Park, Cwmgwili, Llanelli, SA14 6PP 73 mi4.6 25 Google reviews
  • 2 Start TrainingUnit 4, Shawcross Industrial Estate, Ackworth Road, Hilsea, PO3 5HU 77 mi4.9 665 Google reviews
  • Roadwise School of Transport1 Interchange Park, Robinson Way, Portsmouth, PO3 5QD 78 mi5.0 150 Google reviews
  • 2 Start TrainingReversing area 1, Site C The Quarry, Deans Copse Road, Theale, RG7 4GZ 78 mi5.0 211 Google reviews
  • Ludlow Trailer TrainingThe Old Garden Centre, Brimfield, SY8 4NY 83 mi5.0 13 Google reviews
  • Phil Brown Transport Training Ltd25a Northbank, Berry Hill Industrial Estate, Droitwich, WR9 9AU 86 mi4.7 55 Google reviews
  • Sirens Driving Academy LtdHayloader Works, Wooten Road, Brill, HP18 9UB 90 mi5.0 93 Google reviews
  • GS Driver TrainingGS Driver Training , Stovolds Hill, Cranleigh, GU6 8TB 97 mi4.9 200 Google reviews
  • Wallace School of Transport LtdUxbridge Road, George Green, Slough, SL3 6AN 100 mi4.8 90 Google reviews
  • 2 Start (Worthing) LtdUnit 54 & 55,, The Vinery Industrial Estate, Poling, Worthing, BN18 9PY 100 mi5.0 524 Google reviews

Most listed: North Somerset (3), Somerset (3), Swindon (2), Wiltshire (2), Cornwall (1).

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Questions

How many HGV training centres are there in the South West?
15 are on the list used here, most of them in North Somerset (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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15 HGV training centres listed for the South West, from the list dated 27 March 2026. All of them publish a phone number. 10 of 15 have a Google rating, and the best-reviewed come first.

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