HGV Class 2 Training in Plymouth
HGV Class 2 (Category C) - Rigid Lorry Training for learners across Plymouth. 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 Plymouth, we confirm the training centre and test centre before you book, and every DVSA test fee is included in the price.
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.
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 Plympton, Plymstock, Saltash, Ivybridge, Torpoint, Estover and the wider Devon area.
Your Pathway in Plymouth
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 Plymouth - FAQs
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.
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 Plymouth: the local picture
A Class 2 licence covers rigid lorries, which suit delivery rounds around Plymouth, Plympton and Saltash, and it is a common step before moving up to Class 1.
Where you take the 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 you will be working
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.
What Plymouth learners get
- Test Centre in the City: Plymouth LGV at Agaton Fort tests lorries and buses, about 5 miles by road from the centre.
- Built Around the A38: With no motorway in the city, the A38 Parkway is the main route east to the M5 and west into Cornwall.
- Partner School Near You: One-to-one lessons in a full-size vehicle with an approved partner school near you.
- Confirmed in Writing: School, instructor, test centre, dates and full all-in price, before you pay anything.
How far is the test centre from Plymouth?
Your practical is at Plymouth LGV, about 5 miles by road. 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. We book the test alongside your training dates, so you are not chasing DVSA slots yourself.
Do you cover my part of Devon?
Learners come to us from Plympton, Plymstock, Saltash, Ivybridge, Torpoint, Estover, St Budeaux, Devonport. 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.
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.
Towns and villages around Plymouth we train drivers from
Plympton, Plymstock, Saltash, Ivybridge, Torpoint, Estover, St Budeaux, Devonport, Tavistock, Yelverton 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.