HGV & PCV Training in Bristol
Lorry and bus training for Bristol drivers with an approved partner school near you, and practical tests at Bristol (Kingswood), about 7 miles by road.
Why Choose HGVTH Bristol?
Bristol sits where the M4 and M5 meet, with the M32 running north from the city centre to the M4 and the M49 linking the M5 with the Severn crossing. The Port of Bristol works from Avonmouth and Royal Portbury docks, and Waitrose plans its first south-west distribution centre at Avonmouth, run by DHL Supply Chain and due to open in early 2027 with 80 driver roles announced. Lorry and bus practicals for the city are at Bristol (Kingswood) on the eastern edge of Bristol, about 7 miles by road; the Bristol (Avonmouth) centre tests cars only. DVSA's 2025/26 figures show 1,684 lorry tests at Bristol (Kingswood), with a 72.1% pass rate against 60.7% nationally. We arrange one-to-one training in a full-size vehicle with an approved partner school near you, and before you pay anything we name the school and instructor and confirm your dates, test centre and full all-in price in writing.
HGV Courses Available in Bristol
Class 1 (Artic)
8 days · 28 hoursFull one-to-one artic training, with your training and test centre confirmed before you book.
Class 2 (Rigid)
5 days · 18 hoursFull one-to-one rigid lorry training, with your training and test centre confirmed before you book.
7.5 Tonne (C1)
3 days · 12 hoursOne-to-one 7.5 tonne training for ambulance, courier and removals work.
PCV (Bus/Coach)
5 days · 18 hoursOne-to-one bus and coach training for Category D.
Frequently Asked Questions in Bristol
Q: Where is the lorry test centre for Bristol?
Bristol (Kingswood), on the eastern edge of the city, tests lorries and buses as well as cars, and it is about 7 miles by road from the city centre. The Bristol (Avonmouth) centre is for car tests only. Your test centre is confirmed in writing before you pay anything.
Q: Where will I train if I live in Bristol?
We arrange one-to-one training in a full-size vehicle with an approved partner school near you, so there is no need to travel to our Kent centre. We name the school and instructor, and confirm the test centre, your dates and the full all-in price in writing, before you pay anything.
Q: What lorry work is there around Bristol?
The Port of Bristol runs Avonmouth and Royal Portbury docks, with the M5 serving Avonmouth. Waitrose plans its first south-west distribution centre at Avonmouth, run by DHL Supply Chain and due to open in early 2027, with 80 driver roles announced. Once you qualify, we offer introductions to our employer network.
Q: Is there funded HGV training for Bristol residents?
It depends on where you live and your circumstances. Skills Bootcamps are run by local areas in 2026/27, so what is open to Bristol residents can change, and some routes are free for eligible adults. Our funding page explains each option.
Q: How much does HGV training cost in Bristol?
Course prices are on our pricing page. For training in the Bristol area, your full all-in price, with DVSA test fees included, is confirmed in writing together with your school, test centre and dates before you pay. On the Full Package we also book your D4 medical at an approved clinic near your home.
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Training, testing and paperwork for Bristol drivers
Where you take the practical test
Bristol (Kingswood), about 7 miles by road. Bristol (Kingswood) tests lorries and buses as well as cars, while Bristol (Avonmouth) is for car tests only. If you need another lorry and bus centre, Newport (Gwent) LGV is about 31 miles by road along the M4, and your centre is confirmed in writing at booking.
Getting to us from Bristol
We arrange one-to-one training with an approved partner school near you, so there is no trip to our Kent centre. Bristol (Kingswood), where lorry and bus tests take place, is about 7 miles by road on the eastern side of the city.
The roads Bristol drivers work
The M32 from the city centre to the M4, the M4 and M5, the M49 between the M5 and the Severn crossing, the A4 west to Avonmouth and east to Keynsham and Bath, and the A4174 Avon Ring Road.
Who is hiring near Bristol
The Port of Bristol runs Avonmouth and Royal Portbury docks, and Royal Portbury has the biggest locks in Western Europe. Waitrose plans its first south-west distribution centre at Avonmouth, run by DHL Supply Chain and due to open in early 2027. First West of England runs most of the city's local buses, including the metrobus routes.
Towns and villages around Bristol we train drivers from
Avonmouth, Kingswood, Filton, Patchway, Bradley Stoke, Keynsham, Portishead, Hanham, Yate, Nailsea and the surrounding villages. Call 01634 907 229 and we will confirm your postcode in a minute.