HGV & PCV Training in Reading
Lorry and bus training for Reading, on M4 junctions 10 to 12, with practical tests at Greenham, near Newbury, about 17 miles by road.
Why Choose HGVTH Reading?
Reading is served by three M4 junctions, 10 to 12, and the A33 relief road links the motorway to the town's inner distribution road. Tesco runs a large distribution centre in Whitley, south Reading, on the site of the old Heineken brewery, and four new warehouse units have gone up at Reading International Logistics Park, by junction 11. Reading Buses, owned by Reading Borough Council, runs a fleet of 173 buses. The town's DVSA centre on Imperial Way tests cars only, so your lorry or bus practical is at Greenham, near Newbury, about 17 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.
HGV Courses Available in Reading
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 Reading
Q: Can I take my lorry test in Reading?
No. Reading's DVSA centre at Pacific House, Imperial Way, is for car tests only. The nearest lorry and bus centre is Greenham, at New Greenham Park near Newbury, about 17 miles by road, and DVSA's 2025/26 figures show 621 lorry tests there. Culham LGV, near Abingdon, is about 21 miles away.
Q: Where will I train if I live in Reading?
We arrange one-to-one training in a full-size vehicle with an approved partner school near you, so you will not need to travel to our Kent centre. We name the school and instructor, and confirm the test centre, dates and full all-in price in writing, before you pay anything.
Q: What driving work is there around Reading?
Tesco runs a 900,000 sq ft distribution centre in Whitley, and four new warehouse units have gone up at Reading International Logistics Park, by M4 junction 11. Reading Buses runs 173 buses, and its sister companies Thames Valley Buses and Newbury & District run more. Once you qualify, we offer introductions to our employer network.
Q: Is there funded lorry or bus training in Reading?
Skills Bootcamps in Berkshire are funded locally, and the courses on offer change each funding round, so whether an HGV or bus course is open to you depends on where you live and when you apply. Bootcamps are free for eligible adults. Our funding page covers other routes too, such as Level 2 driving qualifications, which are free for adults who are unemployed or on a lower income.
Q: How much does HGV training cost in Reading?
Our pricing page lists every course and what it covers. Reading training is arranged with a partner school near you, so we confirm your full all-in price in writing, 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.
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Training, testing and paperwork for Reading drivers
Where you take the practical test
Greenham, about 17 miles by road. Greenham is at New Greenham Park, near Newbury, and takes lorry and bus tests as well as motorcycle tests; Reading's own DVSA centre on Imperial Way tests cars only. The next option is Culham LGV, near Abingdon, about 21 miles by road, and your centre is confirmed in writing at booking.
Getting to us from Reading
Training is one-to-one in a full-size vehicle, arranged with an approved partner school near you rather than at our Kent centre. Greenham, where you test, is about 17 miles from Reading by road.
The roads Reading drivers work
M4 junctions 10, 11 and 12, the A33 relief road linking the M4 to the inner distribution road, the A329(M) towards Winnersh, and the A4, the old Bath Road.
Who is hiring near Reading
Tesco runs a large distribution centre in Whitley, south Reading, and four new warehouse units have gone up at Reading International Logistics Park, by M4 junction 11. Reading Buses, with sister companies Thames Valley Buses and Newbury & District, is owned by Reading Borough Council.
Towns and villages around Reading we train drivers from
Caversham, Tilehurst, Whitley, Earley, Woodley, Calcot, Theale, Shinfield, Wokingham, Twyford and the surrounding villages. Call 01634 907 229 and we will confirm your postcode in a minute.