

Family-run since 2011. Kent's biggest HGV school.
One-to-one Class 1, Class 2, C1 and PCV training for Folkestone learners at our Sittingbourne centre, with your test at the Gillingham DVSA centre.
HGV training for Folkestone
Start your HGV journey in Folkestone with Learn2Pass, Kent’s most-reviewed HGV training school with 800+ five-star Google reviews. Our experienced trainers deliver full, one-to-one Class 2 and Class 1 HGV, CPC and PCV training from our centre in Sittingbourne, just along the M20 from Folkestone and the Channel Tunnel, with tests at the official DVSA test centre in Gillingham. You’ll train on real DVSA exam routes, get clear guidance on every stage, from medical and theory to CPC and practical tests, and follow a structured plan with all-in pricing, so becoming a qualified HGV driver is as stress-free as possible.
We provide structured Class 2 and Class 1 HGV courses with flexible dates and clear finance options, making it easier for Folkestone learners to fit training around work and family. Our goal is to help you gain your HGV licence without unnecessary delays or confusion.
All practical training is one-to-one from our Sittingbourne centre and built around the Gillingham DVSA test routes, so Folkestone drivers are fully prepared for the routes, junctions and conditions they’ll face on test day. You’ll practise on the same style of roads examiners use, so nothing feels new when it matters.
From Driver CPC modules to advanced HGV instruction, we guide Folkestone learners through every legal requirement so you finish training fully qualified, confident and job-ready. You’ll understand exactly what you can drive, where you can work and how to take the next step in your HGV career.
Our intensive programmes help Folkestone trainees progress quickly from learner to licensed driver, with options to get started soon after your medical and theory are in place. Courses are designed to minimise wasted time and get you into paid HGV work as quickly and safely as possible.
We offer pay-monthly finance with Snap Finance (subject to status and affordability checks), and can also discuss employer sponsorships and other routes to help Folkestone learners fund their new licence. Talk to us before you book and we’ll explain the options clearly so you can choose what works best.
Even though you train in Sittingbourne and test in Gillingham, our Folkestone learners get clear communication and DVSA-approved standards from start to finish. You’ll work directly with experienced instructors rather than a call centre, so you always know who to speak to and what happens next.
From first enquiry to passing your HGV test, Learn2Pass supports Folkestone learners every step of the way. Training is one-to-one from our Sittingbourne centre, using the proven Gillingham test routes to give you the best chance of passing first time. We start by explaining the full process (medical, provisional, theory, CPC and practical), then build a training plan that fits your schedule. With Class 2 and Class 1 tuition, C1 and PCV options and fast-track pathways, getting your HGV licence as a Folkestone driver is clear and structured.
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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.
Folkestone 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 Folkestone on the M20 and A249. Your practical test is taken at the Gillingham DVSA test centre, which is 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.
Class 1 (Category C+E) is the one that opens the trunking and container work moving through the Channel corridor, and it pays the best of the standard categories. Class 2 is a cheaper, quicker start and can be upgraded later. We will lay out both routes with real costs so you can pick on the numbers.
Folkestone sits at the Eurotunnel terminal with the Port of Dover just along the coast and the M20 freight corridor running inland, so it is one of the busiest freight areas in the country. Drivers here find work in international and domestic haulage, container movement and regional distribution.
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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