HGV Training in Folkestone

HGV Training in Folkestone

GS Driver Training is proud to offer comprehensive HGV driver training to aspiring and experienced drivers from Folkestone. Our DVSA-approved training centre at Dunsfold Aerodrome provides a professional and supportive environment for you to achieve your HGV licence. Folkestone is approximately 97 miles from our training centre, with an estimated driving time of 1 hour and 48 minutes, making it a manageable commute for dedicated individuals.

HGV Courses Available from Folkestone

We offer a range of HGV training courses designed to meet various needs, all including the DVSA practical test:

• Cat C (Class 2) from £1,395
• Cat C+E (Class 1) from £895
• C1 from £875
• D1 from £875
• CPC from £65/module

Getting to Our Training Centre from Folkestone

To reach GS Driver Training at Dunsfold Aerodrome, Cranleigh, Surrey GU6 8TB from Folkestone, you will typically start by accessing the M20 motorway from local roads such as the B2064 and Cherry Garden Avenue/A2034. You will then continue on the M20, merging onto the M26, followed by the M25, and finally the M23 southbound. Take Junction 11 off the M23 for the A264 towards Horsham. Continue on the A264, following signs for Cranleigh and Dunsfold Aerodrome. The journey offers a straightforward route primarily via motorways, ensuring a smooth drive to our state-of-the-art training facility.

The Guildford DVSA Test Centre

Your DVSA practical test will be conducted at the Guildford test centre at Slyfield Industrial Estate, Moorfield Road, Guildford GU1 1SA. This centre is known for its varied test routes, which include urban driving and sections of the A3 dual carriageway. A key element of the test at Guildford is the uphill start on Wych Hill Lane, where you will encounter a stop sign at the top and be required to perform a hill start at the second telegraph post on the way down. Our instructors are highly familiar with these routes and will ensure you are thoroughly prepared for all aspects of the test.

HGV Job Market in Folkestone

Folkestone, with its strategic location near the Channel Tunnel and Dover Port, offers a robust and dynamic HGV job market. The town serves as a vital logistics hub, facilitating the movement of goods across the UK and to mainland Europe. Local and national logistics companies, such as MGH Logistics and Martello Hire & Logistics, frequently seek qualified HGV drivers for various roles, including general haulage, freight forwarding, and specialized transport. Opportunities can be found in industrial areas and business parks around Folkestone, catering to the constant demand for skilled drivers to support the region's trade and distribution networks.