HGV & PCV Training in Plymouth
Lorry and bus training for Plymouth with an approved partner school near you, and a DVSA lorry and bus test centre in the city, about 5 miles by road.
Why Choose HGVTH Plymouth?
Plymouth has no motorway. The A38 runs across the north of the city as the Parkway, reaching the M5 near Exeter about 40 miles to the east and crossing into Cornwall over the Tamar Bridge. Devonport Dockyard is the UK's only naval base that refits nuclear submarines, and Brittany Ferries sails from Millbay to Roscoff and Santander. Plymouth also has its own lorry and bus test centre: Plymouth LGV at Agaton Fort, about 5 miles by road from the city centre. DVSA's 2025/26 figures show 254 lorry tests at Plymouth LGV. Training is arranged one-to-one in a full-size vehicle with an approved partner school near you, so there is no long drive to our Kent centre, and the school, instructor, test centre, dates and full all-in price are all confirmed in writing before you pay.
HGV Courses Available in Plymouth
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 Plymouth
Q: Is there a lorry test centre in Plymouth?
Yes. Plymouth LGV at Agaton Fort tests lorries and buses, and it is about 5 miles by road from the city centre via the A38 Parkway. It is a separate site from the city's car test centre on Ernesettle Lane. DVSA's 2025/26 figures show 254 lorry tests at Plymouth LGV.
Q: Where would I train if I live in Plymouth?
With an approved partner school near you, one-to-one in a full-size vehicle, rather than at our Kent centre. We name the school and instructor before you pay anything, and confirm your test centre, dates and full all-in price in writing at the same time.
Q: What driving work is there in Plymouth?
Devonport Dockyard is the UK's only naval base that refits nuclear submarines, and Brittany Ferries runs sailings from Millbay to France and Spain. On the buses, Plymouth Citybus runs 344 buses and coaches from its Milehouse depot. Once you qualify, we offer introductions to our employer network.
Q: Is there funding for lorry training in Plymouth?
That depends on where you live and your circumstances. Skills Bootcamps are managed by local areas in 2026/27, so the courses on offer vary, and some routes are free for eligible adults. See our funding page for the options.
Q: What does HGV training cost in Plymouth?
Our pricing page lists course prices. For training in Plymouth, the full all-in price, DVSA test fees included, is confirmed in writing with your school, test centre and dates before you pay. On the Full Package we book your D4 medical at an approved clinic near your home.
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Serving Local Districts
Training, testing and paperwork for Plymouth drivers
Where you take the practical test
Plymouth LGV, about 5 miles by road. Plymouth LGV at Agaton Fort tests lorries and buses only, and car tests are at the separate Plymouth centre on Ernesettle Lane. The next lorry and bus option is Exeter LGV, about 44 miles by road along the A38, and your centre is confirmed in writing at booking.
Getting to us from Plymouth
We arrange one-to-one training with an approved partner school near you, so there is no trip to our Kent centre. Plymouth LGV is about 5 miles from the city centre, a short run out along the A38 Parkway.
The roads Plymouth drivers work
The A38 Parkway across the north of the city, running east as the Devon Expressway to the M5 near Exeter and west over the Tamar Bridge into Cornwall, plus the A374 along the Embankment.
Who is hiring near Plymouth
Devonport Dockyard is the UK's only naval base that refits nuclear submarines, and Brittany Ferries sails from Millbay to Roscoff and Santander. Plymouth Citybus, part of Go-Ahead, runs 344 buses and coaches from its Milehouse depot, and Stagecoach South West also runs services in the city.
Towns and villages around Plymouth we train drivers from
Plympton, Plymstock, Saltash, Ivybridge, Torpoint, Estover, St Budeaux, Devonport, Tavistock, Yelverton and the surrounding villages. Call 01634 907 229 and we will confirm your postcode in a minute.