Best in Hood
Menu
CitiesGuidesSubmit your businessReviews processAboutContact

5 Best Truck Driving Schools in London (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

Vespera Quill
By Vespera Quill, Expert in Local Experiences and Cultural Analysis · ✓ Data verified August 2026 · 8 min read

Passing your HGV or LGV test in London means picking an instructor before you know if they are any good, and getting it wrong wastes weeks of lesson fees. The truck driving schools on this page have logged more than 5,100 Google reviews between them, and every one sits at 4.8 stars or higher, so the real differences are in specialism and how fast they can get you a test slot.

Short answer: The top-rated truck driving school in London is LIDT (4.9 stars from 1,800 Google reviews, the most of any school here), covering intensive HGV, LGV and Pass Plus courses with over 100 DVSA-approved instructors. Wallace School of Transport (4.9, 1,025 reviews) has trained HGV and LGV drivers since the 1960s across seven London-area centres, and National Driving Centre (4.8, 1,046 reviews) trains and tests bus, coach and lorry licences at its own private test centre in Croydon.
Jump to a business

London's Truck Driving Schools, Side by Side

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 LIDT 4.9 ★ 1,800 Intensive courses / app tracking View ›
2 Wallace School of Transport 4.9 ★ 1,025 HGV & LGV specialist / multiple centres View ›
3 National Driving Centre 4.8 ★ 1,046 Train and test at one site View ›
4 Chelsea Driving School Ltd 4.9 ★ 737 West and southwest London car and van tuition View ›
5 London Driving School 5.0 ★ 557 South London, evenings and weekends View ›
5 Best Truck Driving Schools in London (2026)

Our top picks, reviewed

LIDT logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 5 days/wk

LIDT

4.91,800 Google reviews

LIDT is an intensive driving school based in Stepney Green, offering fast-track car, motorcycle, lorry and bus training alongside 1-week and 5-day crash courses. It runs more than 100 DVSA-approved instructors and has its own learner app that logs GPS routes and tracks readiness for test day. Established in 2003, it also helps candidates through the 2026 DVSA rule changes around booking your own driving test.

What people praise

  • Instructors praised for tailoring lessons to the learner's existing skill level
  • Several reviewers passed after previously failing with other schools
  • Clear, patient teaching on motorways and different driving conditions
  • Strong communication throughout the course

Worth knowing

  • A large operation with many different instructors, so experience can vary by who you're assigned
Reputation scorecardrank in London
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume1,800 · 97th
Confidencevery high
Recency6 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown98% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The most-reviewed school on this list by a wide margin, with instructors reviewers credit for turning around previous test failures. A strong first call for anyone who wants an intensive, structured course.

Website+442071250298 Directions

355 Commercial Rd, Stepney Green, London E1 2PS

Wallace School of Transport logo
#2🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Wallace School of Transport

4.91,025 Google reviews

Wallace School of Transport is an HGV and LGV driver training specialist with training centres across Croydon, Dartford, Enfield, Luton, Watford, Slough and Park Royal in London. It trains for Class 1, Class 2, D1 minibus, ADR, Driver CPC, forklift and HIAB lorry work, and is fully accredited with RTITB, DVSA, NRI and NDVIR. It owns its own vehicles and instructors rather than working as a broker.

What people praise

  • Instructors get personal, detailed thanks in review after review
  • Multiple reviewers passed with zero or only two driving faults
  • Owner replies to nearly every review by name
  • Covers the full range of licence categories from Class 1 to D1 minibus

Worth knowing

  • Training happens across several outer-London and home-counties sites rather than one central location
Reputation scorecardrank in London
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume1,025 · 87th
Confidencevery high
Recency5 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown95% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The specialist choice for HGV and LGV licences specifically, with a deep bench of named instructors reviewers clearly rate highly. Worth checking which of its seven centres is closest before booking.

Website+442084533440 Directions

8 Steele Rd, London NW10 7AR

National Driving Centre logo
#3🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

National Driving Centre

4.81,046 Google reviews

National Driving Centre runs HGV training out of a private, DVSA-approved test centre in South Croydon, so learners can train and sit their practical test at the same location. It covers Class 1 and Class 2 lorry licences as well as bus and coach training. The centre is based at the former Territorial Army Barracks on Mitcham Road.

What people praise

  • Learners can train and test at the same site without travelling elsewhere for the exam
  • Instructors singled out by name for patience and clear explanations
  • Multiple reviewers report first-time passes with zero driving faults
  • Office team praised for support before and after the course

Worth knowing

  • Slightly lower five-star share than the top two schools, though still a strong 94%
Reputation scorecardrank in London
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume1,046 · 92th
Confidencevery high
Recency6 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown94% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A practical choice if you want to avoid the added stress of testing at an unfamiliar centre. Reviewers consistently name their instructor and describe a genuinely supportive process from booking through to test day.

Website+442086884666 Directions

Territorial Army Barracks, Mitcham Rd, Croydon CR0 3RU

Chelsea Driving School Ltd logo
#4🕑 Open 6 days/wk

Chelsea Driving School Ltd

4.9737 Google reviews

Chelsea Driving School has taught learner drivers across West and Southwest London since 2011, covering Chelsea, Kensington, Belgravia, Fulham and Mayfair north of the river, and Battersea, Clapham, Putney and Wimbledon south of it. Its instructors are DVSA-approved and teach both automatic and manual lessons, including refresher courses for overseas licence holders. It is not a dedicated HGV or lorry school, so its listing here reflects driving tuition more broadly rather than truck-specific training.

What people praise

  • Instructors named repeatedly for calm, confidence-building teaching
  • Several reviewers passed on their first attempt after struggling with previous instructors
  • Flexible scheduling around learners' other commitments
  • Covers both automatic and manual, plus overseas licence conversions

Worth knowing

  • Focused on car driving tuition rather than HGV or LGV licences, so worth confirming it covers the specific qualification you need
Reputation scorecardrank in London
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume737 · 82th
Confidencevery high
Recency6 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown98% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Worth knowing this is a car and van driving school rather than a specialist HGV provider, so it fits best for learners after standard car tuition in West or South West London rather than a lorry licence.

Website+447510145166 Directions
London Driving School logo
#5🕑 Open 7 days

London Driving School

5.0557 Google reviews

London Driving School teaches car driving lessons across Brixton and most of South West London, offering beginner, refresher and intensive courses. It opens seven days a week, including evenings until 8pm and Sunday mornings, which suits learners fitting lessons around work. Like Chelsea Driving School, it is a general driving school rather than a dedicated HGV or lorry training provider.

What people praise

  • Perfect scorecard from reviewers, with instructors named individually and often
  • Praised for calm, patient teaching that builds confidence quickly
  • Wide availability including evenings and Sundays
  • Several first-time passes credited directly to specific instructors

Worth knowing

  • General car tuition rather than HGV, LGV or Class 1/2 lorry training
Reputation scorecardrank in London
Rating5 / 5
Review volume557 · 76th
Confidencevery high
Recency2 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown99% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The highest-rated school on this list, but worth knowing it teaches standard car driving lessons, not lorry licences, so check it matches what you're after before booking.

Website+447533296002 Directions

2, Burford House, Stockwell Rd, London SW9 9PU

6

Your business here

Get listed on this page, in front of local customers already searching for you.

Claim this spot ›

Watch: 5 Best Truck Driving Schools in London (2026)

How we score

Every number on this page comes from public Google data on the date shown, not from opinion or payment. Rating is the school’s live Google star average. Review volume is how many customers have rated them, ranked against other London driving schools. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.9 from over a thousand people carries more weight than a perfect score from a few dozen. Recency reflects how recently people are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

How much does HGV or LGV training cost in London?

Course pricing varies widely by licence category (Class 1, Class 2, D1 minibus), how many training hours you book, and whether you go for an intensive crash course or lessons spread over weeks. Several schools above list per-category pricing only after a call or on request, so treat any figure you’re quoted as specific to your circumstances and get it in writing before booking.

Serving all of London

These schools between them cover Central London, East London around Stepney and Whitechapel, South London including Croydon, Brixton and Wimbledon, and West London around Park Royal, Chelsea and Fulham, with several also training out of Enfield, Dartford, Luton, Watford and Slough. Searching for a truck driving school near me? Check each listing below for its nearest training centre before you book.

What to ask before you book a truck driving school

  • Which licence category do you train for: Class 1, Class 2, D1 minibus, or ADR?
  • Is the instructor DVSA-approved, and how many training hours does the course include?
  • Do you train and test at the same site, or will I need to travel elsewhere for my practical test?
  • What happens if I need extra hours beyond the course package?
  • Is the vehicle automatic or manual, and does that match the licence I need?
  • Do you offer Driver CPC or Pass Plus training alongside the main course?

Frequently asked questions

How did you choose these truck driving schools?

We started from driving schools in London with a public Google presence, then ranked by rating, review volume, consistency, and recency. See How we score above.

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from the public Google data in the scorecard. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner, which adds a badge and top placement, but that never changes another business’s score or position on the underlying data.

How often is this updated?

The data carries a verified date (August 2026 on this page). We refresh listings periodically so ratings and review counts stay current.

Do all the schools here train for HGV and lorry licences specifically?

No. LIDT, Wallace School of Transport and National Driving Centre all train for HGV, LGV or lorry categories. Chelsea Driving School and London Driving School are general car and van driving schools, so confirm which licence you need before booking with either.

How long does it take to get a truck driving licence in London?

It depends on the licence category and how many hours you book. Several schools above offer intensive courses that compress training into a week or so, while others spread lessons over a longer period. Ask each school directly for a realistic timeline for your category.

The bottom line

For a genuine HGV or LGV licence, LIDT, Wallace School of Transport and National Driving Centre are worth calling first. Whichever you choose, confirm the licence category, training hours and test-booking arrangements in writing before you pay a deposit.

Own one of these businesses, or want to be here?

Claim your spot on this page: Basic listing $50 or Premium $100 for the top spot, held a full year. Both include a permanent link to your site.

Get listed See pricing