Compare HGV training providers that cover Bristol and the BS area, including Avonmouth, Filton, Kingswood and Weston-super-Mare. You can also check nearby test centres and local HGV jobs before you contact a provider.
Practical training starts at a yard, then goes out on local roads. Providers covering Bristol use the BS area, including Avonmouth, Filton, Kingswood and Weston-super-Mare. The address on the profile is the yard you would travel to.
Roads and tests
Lessons around Bristol can take in city streets, dual carriageways and industrial roads, including the approaches to Avonmouth. The practical test centres listed here are Avonmouth and Kingswood. Your provider confirms which site they book. A listing on this page is not tied to both.
Travel and jobs
Learners also come from Bath, Portishead, Keynsham and other South West towns. If the journey matters, filter by postcode area. The jobs on this page are current HGV vacancies around Bristol, including roles that welcome newly qualified drivers. They are not a measure of demand.
Training providers serving Bristol
Compare local and nearby providers, then open a profile to see courses, prices, locations and verification status.
Unit 5–6, Westlands Distribution Park, Winterstoke Road, Weston-super-Mare, BS24 9AD
NSEC Driver Training Academy trains individual learners and companies. New drivers are welcome. LGV (HGV) Driver Training Categories, C1, C and CE, PCV Category D1 and D, ADR (Hazfreight), MIDAS Minibus assessment program, Duty of Care Company driving assessments. Driver CPC periodic Training and Initial training, Fork lift and plant operator courses. About Us Based in North Somerset, we offer reliable and competitive driver training solutions to individuals and businesses across the region. We are committed to improving road safety, reducing operational costs, and helping drivers achieve the highest standards of competence and professionalism, whilst ensuring the experience with us is both enjoyable and value for money. Our qualified and experienced instructors provide flexible and tailored training programmes to meet your exact requirements. We are more than just a training academy; we are a community committed to creating a safer and more efficient driving environment. Our dedication extends beyond the courses, it's about creating a working relationship with individuals and companies to ensure compliance and professionalism within the industry on a long-term basis.
2 Rose Gardens, Worle, Weston-Super-Mare, BS22 7PX
Welcome to Dynamic LGV Driver Training There’s never been a better time to start a career as a professional truck driver. Correspondence address shown. Driver training operates from Avonmouth, Bristol; the provider does not publish a specific training-site address.
4A Barton Hill Trading Estate, Herapath Street, Barton Hill, Bristol, BS5 9RD
At HL Training Services, we provide top-quality in-centre and on-site training for forklift operators and instructors, along with a wide range of Health & Safety courses tailored to your workforce. We take pride in delivering the highest training standards to our valued clients. In addition to forklift training, we also offer courses for telescopic forklifts, […]
Starting your journey to become a qualified LGV (Large Goods Vehicle) driver is a big step—and it’s not always straightforward. That’s why choosing the right training provider is so important. This is a major investment in your future, so make sure you go with a company you can trust. Unfortunately, not all training providers live […]
Prompt Transport Ltd site: Southway Drive, Bristol, BS30 5LW
We continuously review our training courses to ensure they align with current legislation and industry standards, meeting the needs and expectations of our customers. Our goal is to equip you with the skills and competencies essential for your chosen industry.
Construction Training Centre, Locking Head Drove, Locking Parklands, Weston-super-Mare, BS24 7NA
Ofsted Outstanding FE college running funded HGV Skills Bootcamps from a dedicated Locking campus. Practical block includes driving, reversing and Module 4. A college pathway, not a private broker.
I J McGill Transports Yard site: Bristol, BS31 2HZ
Family-run Wiltshire logistics trainer with a purpose-built Devizes centre (classrooms, FLT area, manoeuvring pad to DVSA test dimensions) and a Keynsham yard at IJ McGill, Avon Mill Lane, BS31 2HZ. Courses include C1 through C+E, PCV, periodic and initial CPC, ADR, HIAB and forklift.
Family HGV school covering Somerset, Dorset and Devon from their own lorries. Main hub is next to the A303 at Sparkford; they also start from named sites in Taunton and Cullompton. Courses are typically 3–5 days, including C1 and straight-to-artic.
There is no set price for HGV training in Bristol. Each provider sets its own. Advertised UK courses often range from about £1,200 to £4,000, depending on Category C or C+E and what is included. That range is a national indication, not a Bristol price list. Figures on a listing are indicative. Ask for a written quote covering hours, tests, VAT and a retest. See HGV training costs and compare providers covering Bristol.
Which HGV licence should I start with?+
Choose the lorry you want to drive. Category C (Class 2) is the larger rigid. Category C+E (Class 1) adds a heavier trailer, including most articulated lorries. You can train for C+E from a car licence; you do not have to pass C first. HGV licence categories explains the weights. Then see what Bristol-area providers actually list.
Can I train for Cat C+E in Bristol?+
Yes, if a provider covering Bristol offers it. Check Category C+E (Class 1) is on that profile. You can train for C+E from a car licence; you do not have to pass Category C first. See Bristol listings that include C+E, and read what C+E covers before you enquire.
Where are the nearest HGV test centres?+
The centres listed for this area are Avonmouth and Kingswood. Your training provider normally books the practical test and confirms the site. Do not assume every provider uses both. Official qualification steps are on GOV.UK.
Do Bristol training providers take complete beginners?+
Most people start from a full car licence. You also need a D4 medical and provisional lorry entitlement before the practical tests. You do not need existing HGV experience. Not every Bristol provider runs that first-licence route, so check the courses and ask what you must have finished before the training week. The steps are in how to become an HGV driver.
Can I get weekend or evening HGV training?+
Some providers offer weekend or evening training and some do not. Where a listing has recorded it, it can be filtered. If the profile does not say, ask. A blank field is not a no. Show providers that list flexible hours.
Are there HGV jobs for newly qualified drivers around Bristol?+
The vacancies on this page are current HGV jobs matched to Bristol and nearby towns. That includes roles which welcome newly qualified drivers, and others that ask for experience. A job advert is not a promise of work. Browse HGV jobs.
Is Weston-super-Mare close enough to use a Bristol training provider?+
It can be. Weston-super-Mare is in North Somerset and uses BS postcodes, so it sits in the area this page covers. Whether a particular yard is close enough depends on the address and how you will get there. Search BS providers and compare the journey.
How do I know if a provider actually delivers the training themselves?+
Check the status on the profile. Verified Training Provider means LearnHGV has checked that this business delivers HGV or LGV training. 100% Direct Delivery is a separate mark for providers who declare they do not pass your course to another trainer. Listings can be live before either mark is in place. Ask who will be in the cab with you and which yard you will use. You book with the provider. Listing labels and how to spot a broker are the short versions.
