HGV course choices for London learners
GS welcomes enquiries from London learners comparing Category C, C+E, C1 and D1 courses at its Surrey base. The London area guides are course and travel-planning resources, not separate training branches.
Practical course starting prices including VAT
Choose your course by the vehicle you intend to drive and the entitlement already on your licence. The Class 1 upgrade and direct car-to-C+E routes are different options.
Category C — Class 2 rigid
From £1,691 inc. VAT
16-hour driving-only option with the listed practical test. Medical/theory and Initial CPC packages are priced separately.
For a larger rigid goods vehicle; check your medical, theory and provisional Category C entitlement.
View course prices and inclusionsCategory C+E — Class 1 upgrade
From £1,691 inc. VAT
16-hour driving-only upgrade option with the listed practical test. This course is for full Category C licence holders.
Already hold Category C? Compare the articulated-vehicle upgrade options.
View course prices and inclusionsDirect car-to-C+E
From £2,459 inc. VAT
24-hour driving-only option; medical/theory and CPC options cost more. No standalone Category C course is required first.
Starting with a full car licence? Check the direct route's medical, provisional-entitlement and theory stages.
View course prices and inclusionsCategory C1 — 7.5-tonne
From £875 inc. VAT
8-hour driving-only option with the listed practical test. Medical/theory and Initial CPC options are separate tiers.
Vehicles over 3,500kg up to 7,500kg. Check existing entitlement and restriction codes before paying.
View course prices and inclusionsD1 — minibus
From £875 inc. VAT
8-hour driving-only option with the listed practical tests. D1 is not a full Category D bus or coach licence.
Minibuses with 9–16 passenger seats, subject to licence and vehicle conditions.
View course prices and inclusionsPrices shown are the specified starting packages, not universal all-inclusive licence totals. Compare your selected hours, practical tests, vehicle use, medical, theory and CPC requirements. Do not add the same test fee twice if it is included in your chosen package.
Driver CPC options for London drivers
Practical HGV training takes place at Dunsfold Airport, Surrey. Online periodic Driver CPC does not require travel to the training base. Confirm the venue for any in-person course or test before booking.
Driver CPC — Initial and Periodic Options
Online periodic CPC: £75 including VAT for 7 hours, or £375 including VAT for 35 hours.
Initial Module 2: from £65 including VAT. Module 4 options are available separately.
Compare Initial CPC options with periodic training for drivers who need to maintain their CPC qualification. Confirm the approved course format, National or International CPC type, recorded hours and relevant entry requirements before booking.
View Driver CPC prices and optionsADR training is a separate course
- ADR Core + Packages: £479 inc. VAT per person — Classroom, maximum 8 learners. For dangerous goods carried in packages; confirm the class modules relevant to your work.
- ADR Core + Packages + Tanks: £599 inc. VAT per person — Classroom, maximum 8 learners. For drivers who also need the tanks module; confirm the required class modules.
The actual classroom venue, dates, required class modules, exam and material inclusions and booking terms are confirmed before payment. Specialist Classes 1 and 7 are on request, not assumed to be included in a fixed-price package. Do not assume ADR training takes place at Dunsfold.
Plan your HGV licence and test route
Medical and provisional entitlement
A first-time vocational route normally starts with a full car licence, the relevant medical and DVLA provisional entitlement. A doctor completes the D4 report; an optician may need to complete its eyesight section. Existing qualifications can change the stages you need.
Theory and practical preparation
Check the applicable multiple-choice, hazard-perception and practical requirements for your category. Review the official GOV.UK HGV and bus driver guide and confirm your route with the team. Training hours come from the package you select, not a fixed number of days for every learner.
Practical tests and appointment planning
The HGV practical test separates Part 3a off-road exercises from Part 3b on-road driving. Check the relevant exercises, including trailer coupling where applicable, in the official guide. Confirm the location and arrangements for each test in your booking. A training-base address does not mean every appointment starts there.
Preparation should build safe observations, road position, speed management and vehicle control on different roads, rather than depend on a promised examiner route. DVLA processing, test availability and the training you need affect the overall timetable; no fixed wait or pass result is promised.
Initial CPC package inclusions
For Category C and C1, the With CPC price includes the selected driving course and listed practical test, a D4 medical appointment, multiple-choice theory and hazard-perception test fees, online revision, and Initial Driver CPC Module 2 case-studies and Module 4 practical-demonstration test fees. You still need to apply for the appropriate DVLA provisional entitlement and pass the required tests; the package does not itself grant a licence or Driver CPC qualification.
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Getting to Dunsfold Airport from London
GS Driver Training is based at Unit 508, Dunsfold Airport, Stovolds Hill, Cranleigh, Surrey GU6 8TB. This is a Surrey training base, not a separate London branch.
Use the Canada Avenue entrance: ///progress.vote.mistaking. Enter the site first, then follow the reference for your course.
- Category C1, Category C, D1 and CPC Module 4 training area: ///yacht.with.prom
- Category C+E and HGV Driving Experience training area: ///dine.knees.nurtures
Plan the full journey with current traffic and your joining instructions. Confirm the reporting point for each course, medical or test appointment. No fixed borough-to-centre drive time, local pickup or test venue is assumed here.
Practical HGV training takes place at Dunsfold Airport, Surrey. Online periodic Driver CPC does not require travel to the training base. Confirm the venue for any in-person course or test before booking. ADR venues are confirmed separately before booking.
Contact and arrival information · 01252 447808
Office contact hours
8am–5pm, Monday to Friday; closed weekends and bank holidays. These are office contact hours, not a promise that every training appointment follows the same timetable.
Check the written offer before booking
- Which category and vehicle fit my intended driving?
- Which training hours, practical tests and vehicle use are included?
- Do I need medical, theory or Initial Driver CPC stages separately?
- Where does each training or test appointment start?
- What are the current booking, cancellation and payment terms?
For payment-plan information, read the current finance information and terms and confirm what applies to your course. No particular finance rate, monthly payment or funded GS place is advertised here. Check any employer or external funding support independently before relying on it.
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GS offers D1 and D1+E minibus training. Full Category D bus or coach training is not currently offered.