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HGV Training in Folkestone

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

Folkestone's Trusted Path to HGV Success

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.

  • TrainAt our Sittingbourne centre
  • TestAt Gillingham DVSA
  • 1 to 1Start to finish
  • Flexible HGV Training Near Folkestone

    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.

  • Real DVSA Test Route Preparation

    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.

  • Job-Ready Certification for Folkestone Learners

    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.

  • Fast-Track HGV Courses for Folkestone Drivers

    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.

  • Finance and Alternative Funding Options

    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.

  • Local Support from Expert Instructors

    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.

How our Folkestone HGV training works

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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  • 800+Five-star Google reviews5.0
  • 15yrsTraining drivers in Kent. Family-run since 2011
  • 1,000+Success stories
  • 200+Passes so far in 2026
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Courses and prices

Pick your licence. One price, all in.

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.

Price 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

Pass. Get introduced. Get earning.

We introduce new drivers directly to employers across Kent, from Class 1 trunking to local rigid and PCV work.

£42kAround what new drivers earn. Most start on £38k to £45k.
£25+An hour for many Class 1 roles across Kent.

Hiring partners include

  • Nicholls
  • Ocado
  • Swain
  • Chalkwell
  • JBS
  • Travelmasters

Plus Beeline, Jenkins and Nuventure.

Start your HGV career

How it works

Three steps to your licence.

  1. 1

    Choose your course

    Tell us what you want to drive. We'll confirm the right licence and your all-in price.

  2. 2

    Sort the cost

    Pay in full, or spread the cost with Snap Finance, subject to status.

  3. 3

    Train and pass

    We help with your medical, provisional and theory. Then it's one-to-one training and your test at Gillingham.

  4. Your licence

    And an introduction to employers across Kent.

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Folkestone FAQs

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Anything else, call 01795 667 008. Lines are open 8am to 10pm, seven days a week.

Where do Folkestone learners train with Learn2Pass?

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.

What HGV and PCV licences can I train for?

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.

How long does HGV training take?

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.

Which licence suits Channel and cross-border freight work?

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.

What driving work is there around Folkestone?

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

Sittingbourne Logistics Park

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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