HGV Training in Sussex

HGV Training Across Sussex | GS Driver Training

Your complete guide to professional HGV, LGV & CPC driver training across West Sussex, East Sussex, and Brighton & Hove. GS Driver Training is a 7-time award-winning, DVSA-recognised training school based at Dunsfold Aerodrome in Cranleigh, Surrey — just across the county border from Sussex.

We have trained thousands of drivers from across Sussex, from Chichester and Worthing in the west to Hastings and Eastbourne in the east, and throughout Brighton & Hove. Our convenient location means most Sussex towns are within 45-75 minutes of our training centre.

Call us today: 01252 447808 | Email: [email protected]

Why Sussex Drivers Choose GS Driver Training

• Close to Sussex: Our Cranleigh centre is just across the Surrey border — easily accessible via the A281, A24, and A23.
• 7 Consecutive Awards: Recognised as the best HGV training company seven years running.
• In-House Assessments: Module 3a and CPC Module 4 assessments on-site for speed and convenience.
• Modern Automatic Fleet: Fully automatic DAF trucks for comfortable, confident learning.
• Male & Female Instructors: Choose the instructor you are most comfortable with.
• All-Inclusive Pricing: From £847 inc VAT — all DVSA test fees included, no hidden costs.
• Finance Options: Flexible payment plans from £30/month.

HGV Courses for Sussex Students

• Category C (Class 2) — Rigid lorries over 3.5 tonnes
• Category C+E (Class 1) — Articulated lorries (highest HGV qualification)
• C1 / C1+E — Vehicles up to 7.5 tonnes
• Driver CPC — Module 4 and periodic 35-hour refresher courses
• PCV / D1 Minibus — Passenger-carrying vehicle training
• Ambulance C1 — Specialist emergency services training

West Sussex Locations (27)

Angmering, Bognor Regis, Haywards Heath, Henfield, Arundel, Billingshurst, Burgess Hill, Chichester, Crawley, Hassocks, Horsham, Lancing, Midhurst, Petworth, Pulborough, Shoreham-by-Sea, Southwick, Storrington, West Hoathly, Worthing, Littlehampton, Middleton-on-Sea, Rustington, Selsey, Southwater, Steyning, Yapton

East Sussex Locations (18)

Hastings, Heathfield, Battle, Bexhill, Crowborough, East Grinstead, Eastbourne, Forest Row, Hailsham, Hartfield, Lewes, Newhaven, Seaford, Uckfield, Wadhurst, Winchelsea, Polegate, Rye

Brighton & Hove Locations (19)

Bevendean, Brighton, Falmer, Hanover, Hollingbury, Hove, Kemptown, Mile Oak, Moulsecoomb, Ovingdean, Patcham, Peacehaven, Portslade, Preston, Rottingdean, Saltdean, Telscombe, Whitehawk, Woodingdean

Getting to Our Training Centre from Sussex

Our centre at Dunsfold Aerodrome, Stovolds Hill, Cranleigh, Surrey, GU6 8TB is well-connected from Sussex:

• From Horsham/Crawley: A281 north to Cranleigh (~25-35 mins)
• From Brighton: A23 north to A264, then A281 to Cranleigh (~1 hour)
• From Chichester/Bognor Regis: A286 north to Haslemere, then local roads to Cranleigh (~45 mins)
• From Worthing/Shoreham: A24 north through Horsham, A281 to Cranleigh (~1 hour)
• From Eastbourne/Hastings: A27/A21 to A264, then A281 to Cranleigh (~1 hour 15-30 mins)

HGV Driver Demand in Sussex

Sussex has a growing logistics sector supported by Shoreham Port, Newhaven Port, Gatwick Airport, and major road networks including the A27, A23, and M23. Distribution centres near Crawley, Horsham, and along the south coast create strong demand for qualified HGV drivers. Salaries typically range from £30,000 to £45,000+ per year.