HGV Class 2 Training in Cambridge
HGV Class 2 (Category C) - Rigid Lorry Training for learners across Cambridge. One-to-one training in a full-size vehicle, your D4 medical booked near you, and introductions to our employer network once you pass.
Course Overview & local Relevance
Your Class 2 training is one-to-one in a full-size vehicle and planned around your DVSA test. For learners in Cambridge, we confirm the training centre and test centre before you book, and every DVSA test fee is included in the price.
Cambridge sits where the M11 ends at the Girton Interchange with the A14, the road that carries lorry traffic between the Port of Felixstowe and the Midlands. The A14's Cambridge to Huntingdon upgrade fully opened in May 2020, and to the west National Highways is building 10 miles of new A428 dual carriageway between the Black Cat junction and Caxton Gibbet, on track to open in spring 2027.
The Class 2 (Category C) licence is the backbone of local haulage. Whether you are delivering to supermarkets, construction sites, or retail stores, the Class 2 qualification offers steady work, competitive pay, and the benefit of being home every night. Our training uses modern automatic vehicles, ensuring you learn on the same technology used by the UK's leading fleets.
We support Class 2 learners across Chesterton, Cherry Hinton, Trumpington, Histon, Impington, Girton and the wider Cambridgeshire area.
Your Pathway in Cambridge
Medical & Provisional
We book your D4 medical locally and manage your DVLA paperwork.
Theory & Hazard Perception
Master the exams using our AI-powered Learning Hub and mock tests.
Practical Training
Get behind the wheel with our expert instructors on modern automatic rigid trucks.
The Jobs Hub
Pass your test and instantly unlock local roles with our network partners.
Class 2 Training in Cambridge - FAQs
Q: What driving work is there around Cambridge?
The A14 carries lorry traffic between the Port of Felixstowe and the Midlands, and west of the city National Highways is building 10 miles of new A428 dual carriageway, due to open in spring 2027. Stagecoach and Whippet run the buses on the Cambridgeshire Guided Busway. Once you qualify, we offer introductions to our employer network.
Q: Is there free HGV training for Cambridge residents?
Skills Bootcamps, which are free for eligible adults aged 19 and over with a car licence, are now funded locally, so what is open to you depends on where you live and the funding year. A Level 2 driving qualification can also be free if you are unemployed or on a lower income. Our funding page explains each route.
Q: What does HGV training cost in Cambridge?
See our pricing page for what each course includes. Cambridge training is arranged with a partner school near you, so we confirm your full all-in price in writing, with DVSA test fees included, before you pay anything. On the Full Package we also book your D4 medical at an approved clinic near your home.
Q: What exactly is a Class 2 (Category C) vehicle?
A Class 2 vehicle is a "rigid" truck where the cab and the trailer are permanently fixed together. This includes vehicles like fire engines, bin lorries, tipper trucks, and large box vans used for store deliveries.
Q: Can I drive an articulated lorry with this licence?
No. To drive an articulated lorry (where the trailer pivots behind the cab), you need a Class 1 (C+E) licence. However, getting your Class 2 is an excellent stepping stone, and you can easily upgrade to Class 1 later in your career.
Q: How much can I earn as a Class 2 driver?
Newly qualified Class 2 drivers typically start on £30,000 to £35,000 per year. Because these roles often involve local routes and multi-drop deliveries, the hours are usually very regular, allowing you to be home every evening.
Q: Do I need a Driver CPC for Class 2?
Yes. If you are driving an HGV for commercial purposes (to earn money), the Driver CPC is a legal requirement. Our training packages include full preparation for your Initial CPC modules.
Q: Will I learn in a manual or automatic truck?
You will train and test in a modern automatic rigid truck. Due to DVLA rule changes, passing in an automatic still gives you the legal entitlement to drive manual Class 2 vehicles.
Q: How long does the training take?
From your initial medical to passing your practical test, the process usually takes 5 to 7 weeks. The longest part of the process is simply waiting for the DVLA to return your provisional licence.
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Class 2 (Rigid) in Cambridge: the local picture
Road building generally means rigid tippers on a Class 2 licence, and National Highways is building 10 miles of new A428 dual carriageway west of Cambridge, due to open in spring 2027.
Where you take the test
Peterborough LGV, about 45 miles by road. Cambridge's DVSA centres at Brookmount Court and Hardwick do not take lorry or bus tests, so Peterborough LGV is the nearest that does. The next option is Leighton Buzzard (Stanbridge Road), about 49 miles by road, and your centre is confirmed in writing at booking.
Getting to us from Cambridge
We arrange your one-to-one lessons with an approved partner school near you, so you are not travelling to our Kent centre. Peterborough LGV, where you test, is about 45 miles from Cambridge by road, and the test centre and date are confirmed in writing at booking.
The roads you will be working
The A14 west to Huntingdon and east towards Felixstowe, the M11 south from the Girton Interchange, the A428 west to St Neots and the A1, and the A10 north through Ely to King's Lynn.
Who is hiring near Cambridge
The A14 carries lorry traffic between the Port of Felixstowe and the Midlands, and the 10-mile A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet scheme is due to open in spring 2027. Stagecoach and Whippet run the buses on the Cambridgeshire Guided Busway.
What Cambridge learners get
- Lorry Tests at Peterborough: Cambridge has no lorry or bus centre, so practicals are at Peterborough LGV, about 45 miles by road.
- On the A14 Freight Route: The A14 carries lorry traffic between the Port of Felixstowe and the Midlands and meets the M11 north-west of the city.
- Busway Country: The Cambridgeshire Guided Busway runs about 16 miles to St Ives and Huntingdon, with Stagecoach and Whippet buses.
- Written Before You Pay: The school, instructor, test centre, dates and all-in price, DVSA test fees included, all in writing.
How far is the test centre from Cambridge?
Your practical is at Peterborough LGV, about 45 miles by road. We arrange your one-to-one lessons with an approved partner school near you, so you are not travelling to our Kent centre. Peterborough LGV, where you test, is about 45 miles from Cambridge by road, and the test centre and date are confirmed in writing at booking. We book the test alongside your training dates, so you are not chasing DVSA slots yourself.
Do you cover my part of Cambridgeshire?
Learners come to us from Chesterton, Cherry Hinton, Trumpington, Histon, Impington, Girton, Milton, Great Shelford. If you are just outside that list, call 01634 907 229 and we will tell you honestly whether we are the right school for you.
Cambridge sits where the M11 ends at the Girton Interchange with the A14, the road that carries lorry traffic between the Port of Felixstowe and the Midlands. The A14's Cambridge to Huntingdon upgrade fully opened in May 2020, and to the west National Highways is building 10 miles of new A428 dual carriageway between the Black Cat junction and Caxton Gibbet, on track to open in spring 2027. Neither of the city's DVSA centres takes lorry or bus tests: Brookmount Court is for cars and Hardwick for motorcycles. The nearest large-vehicle centre is Peterborough LGV, about 45 miles by road. We arrange one-to-one training in a full-size vehicle with an approved partner school near you. We name the school and instructor, and confirm the test centre, dates and full all-in price in writing, before you pay anything.
Towns and villages around Cambridge we train drivers from
Chesterton, Cherry Hinton, Trumpington, Histon, Impington, Girton, Milton, Great Shelford, Sawston, Cambourne and the surrounding villages. If your postcode is not on that list it almost certainly still works: call 01634 907 229 and we will confirm in a minute.