

Family-run since 2011. Kent's biggest HGV school.
One-to-one Class 1, Class 2, C1 and PCV training for Canterbury learners at our Sittingbourne centre, with your test at the Gillingham DVSA centre.
HGV training for Canterbury
Start your HGV career with Learn2Pass, Kent’s most-reviewed HGV training school with 800+ five-star Google reviews. All courses are full, one-to-one courses delivered from our training centre in Sittingbourne, just along the A2 and M2 from Canterbury, with tests at the official DVSA test centre in Gillingham, so you practise on real exam routes and know exactly what to expect on test day. With Class 2 and Class 1 HGV tuition, C1 and PCV bus and coach options, flexible finance and all-in pricing, we make it simple for Canterbury drivers to qualify properly and move into logistics and haulage roles across Kent.
Learn2Pass trains Canterbury learners one-to-one at our Sittingbourne centre and prepares you on the same Gillingham routes examiners use. You’ll build confidence on real exam roads so you’re fully prepared for your HGV test.
Accelerate your HGV journey with intensive Class 2 and Class 1 training a short drive from Canterbury. Our courses are designed for career changers, funded learners and new drivers who want a clear, structured route to a full HGV licence without unnecessary delays.
Canterbury drivers can access several ways to fund their HGV licence, including pay-monthly finance with Snap Finance (subject to status) and, where available, employer or funded training schemes. We explain the options in plain English so you can choose a payment route that works for you before you book.
There is steady demand for qualified HGV drivers in Canterbury, Whitstable, Herne Bay and along the A2/M2 corridor. After training, many learners move into well-paid roles with local depots, supermarkets, regional haulage firms and pallet networks across Kent and beyond.
From your HGV medical and provisional application through theory tests, CPC modules and the final driving exam, our team supports Canterbury learners at every step. You’ll have a clear plan, regular updates and someone to speak to whenever you need help.
We prepare Canterbury learners on the exact DVSA test routes used in Gillingham, including roundabouts, dual carriageways and junctions that regularly appear on exams. That means no surprises on test day, just routes you’ve already practised with your instructor.
Learn2Pass delivers full, one-to-one HGV training for Canterbury learners from our training centre in Sittingbourne, with tests at the official DVSA test centre in Gillingham. We start by mapping out the full process with you (medical, provisional licence, theory, CPC and practical training), then build a schedule that fits around your work and family commitments. With Class 2 and Class 1 tuition, C1 and PCV courses, finance options and focused practice on real Gillingham exam routes, Canterbury drivers can qualify with confidence and move into professional HGV roles across Kent.
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Licence courses include VAT and both DVSA tests. Every hour is one-to-one in the cab, with our Price Match Guarantee behind every course.
C+EStraight from your car licenceCar to Class 1Drive any lorry, artics included. Car licence to Class 1 in one course.8 days28 hrs one-to-one£2,826all in, with VAT and DVSA testsPrice Match GuaranteeSee course
COur most popular courseClass 2Rigid lorries, from delivery wagons to tippers.5 days18 hrs one-to-one£1,764all in, with VAT and DVSA testsPrice Match GuaranteeSee course
C to C+EAlready have Class 2?Class 1 upgradeAdd the trailer and move up to artics, the best-paid driving work.5 days18 hrs one-to-one£1,829all in, with VAT and DVSA testsPrice Match GuaranteeSee course
DBuses and coachesPCV bus & coachTrain in an automatic coach for bus, coach and tour work.5 daysOne-to-one£1,829all in, with VAT and DVSA testsPrice Match GuaranteeSee course
C1Ambulance, courier and horseboxC1 7.5 tonneVehicles from 3.5 to 7.5 tonnes.3 daysOne-to-one£875all in, with VAT and DVSA testsPrice Match GuaranteeSee coursePrice Match GuaranteeFound the same course for less? Tell us and we'll match it.
Spread the cost with Snap FinanceSubject to status. Check your eligibility
Not sure which licence?Call 01795 667 008 and we'll point you to the right one.
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After you pass
We introduce new drivers directly to employers across Kent, from Class 1 trunking to local rigid and PCV work.
How it works
Tell us what you want to drive. We'll confirm the right licence and your all-in price.
Pay in full, or spread the cost with Snap Finance, subject to status.
We help with your medical, provisional and theory. Then it's one-to-one training and your test at Gillingham.
And an introduction to employers across Kent.
Get our free info pack by email: prices, the steps to your licence and finance options.
Canterbury FAQs
Anything else, call 01795 667 008. Lines are open 8am to 10pm, seven days a week.
At our training centre at Sittingbourne Logistics Park on Swale Way, reached from Canterbury on the A2 or the A299 Thanet Way. Your practical test is taken at the Gillingham DVSA test centre, the lorry and bus test centre serving Kent, and we train you on those routes beforehand.
Class 2 (Category C) rigid lorry, Class 1 (Category C+E) articulated, C1 7.5 tonne for ambulance, NHS and courier work, PCV bus and coach (D1 and D), and Driver CPC modules.
Practical training usually runs 5 to 10 days depending on the licence and your starting experience. Including the D4 medical, provisional entitlement, theory and hazard perception tests, CPC modules and the practical exam, most people take around 6 to 8 weeks from first enquiry to licence.
Yes. We train for PCV Category D bus and coach and D1 minibus on our own vehicles. Around Canterbury the tourist coach trade and school and community transport both create demand, and D1 in particular suits people who need to drive a minibus for work or a voluntary role.
Canterbury sits between the A2 Dover corridor and the Thanet coast, so drivers here find work in port and Channel freight, regional distribution, agricultural and produce haulage across east Kent, and passenger transport serving the city and the coast.
Find us
Learn2Pass HGV, Sittingbourne Logistics Park, Swale Way, Sittingbourne, Kent ME10 2FF
Phone lines open 8am to 10pm, seven days a week
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