Category D Licence Training
Book your bus driver training with Lifft
Our Category D licence training is the perfect way to start your career as a bus driver. As part of the 4 day course, you'll get 14 hours of one-to-one, on-road training with an NVDIR-qualified instructor, covering the practical on-road test. If you’re an ambitious individual looking to quickly gain their bus driver licence, start your journey with us, or book a taster session today. It could be the perfect career path for you.
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4-day course
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On-road training
(14Hrs)
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On-site reverse training
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1-to-1 driver experience with NVDIR instructor
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Reverse test
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On-road test
Prerequisites:
All drivers will need:
- You must be over 18
- Have a UK car driving licence
- Ensure your photo card licence is in date (new photo required every 10 years)
- Appropriate theory tests passed
- Provisional entitlement added to your licence
Frequently Asked Questions:
What vehicles can I drive with a category D licence?
With this licence, you can drive any bus with more than 8 passenger seats with a trailer up to 750kg. We offer a fully automatic bus, as used by Stagecoach, for training. Training and passing your test on an automatic still gives you a full manual bus driver licence provided you already hold a full manual car licence.
How does Lifft differ from other bus driver training?
At Lifft, we have 25 years of history in the transport industry and our team of highly experienced instructors are ready to help you with becoming a fully qualified bus driver within 4 days. Our professional instructors, who hold NVDIR qualifications, provide exceptional guidance and support throughout your journey.
Discover how we've helped others by exploring our success stories and amazing testimonials from our previous trainees.
How much is the Cat D licence training?
If you have already passed your medical test, theory, hazard perception and initial CPC, all you need is our Category D licence training, which costs £1,775. However, if you still need to complete these prerequisites, we can offer them through our Starter Pack.
What’s the difference between the Cat D licence and Cat C?
Category D training is for a bus driver licence, which allows you to drive any bus with more than 8 passenger seats with a trailer up to 750kg. This is different from Category C (Class 2), as this is for rigid-body vehicles over 7.5 tonnes rather than vehicles designed to transport passengers. Category C is the qualification that HGV lorry drivers would take to become licenced for material haulage.
You can also get your Category D1 licence that allows you to legally drive a minibus of up to 16 passengers. This training can be completed separately, or as part of your Category D training, which automatically covers a D1 licence.
How long is the bus driver training?
This licence course spans 4 days and includes 14 hours of on-road driving practice, along with on-site reversing training. With multiple training centres across the UK, we offer flexible scheduling to fit around your availability.
Is there a demand for bus drivers?
Yes, there is a constant high demand for bus drivers in the UK. There are currently high vacancy rates for local bus services and higher for coaches, meaning there is a gap in the industry to explore a long-term career as a bus driver. Many operators offer shifts that can be tailored to suit your lifestyle, so you can have a career that will fit to your specific needs.
Do you offer payment plans?
Yes, we offer flexible payment plans for all of our training courses, including our bus driver (Category D) licence. You can choose to pay in full, split the cost into 3 or 4 installments, delay payment for 30 days or select a longer-term finance option with monthly payments and interest. This means you can start your training now and manage the cost over time, making it easier to invest in your new career. To find out more, explore our accessible payment options. Snap Finance is also available.
What vehicles can I drive with a category D licence?
With this licence, you can drive any bus with more than 8 passenger seats with a trailer up to 750kg. We offer a fully automatic bus, as used by Stagecoach, for training. Training and passing your test on an automatic still gives you a full manual bus driver licence provided you already hold a full manual car licence.
How does Lifft differ from other bus driver training?
At Lifft, we have 25 years of history in the transport industry and our team of highly experienced instructors are ready to help you with becoming a fully qualified bus driver within 4 days. Our professional instructors, who hold NVDIR qualifications, provide exceptional guidance and support throughout your journey.
Discover how we've helped others by exploring our success stories and amazing testimonials from our previous trainees.
How much is the Cat D licence training?
If you have already passed your medical test, theory, hazard perception and initial CPC, all you need is our Category D licence training, which costs £1,775. However, if you still need to complete these prerequisites, we can offer them through our Starter Pack.
What’s the difference between the Cat D licence and Cat C?
Category D training is for a bus driver licence, which allows you to drive any bus with more than 8 passenger seats with a trailer up to 750kg. This is different from Category C (Class 2), as this is for rigid-body vehicles over 7.5 tonnes rather than vehicles designed to transport passengers. Category C is the qualification that HGV lorry drivers would take to become licenced for material haulage.
You can also get your Category D1 licence that allows you to legally drive a minibus of up to 16 passengers. This training can be completed separately, or as part of your Category D training, which automatically covers a D1 licence.
How long is the bus driver training?
This licence course spans 4 days and includes 14 hours of on-road driving practice, along with on-site reversing training. With multiple training centres across the UK, we offer flexible scheduling to fit around your availability.
Is there a demand for bus drivers?
Yes, there is a constant high demand for bus drivers in the UK. There are currently high vacancy rates for local bus services and higher for coaches, meaning there is a gap in the industry to explore a long-term career as a bus driver. Many operators offer shifts that can be tailored to suit your lifestyle, so you can have a career that will fit to your specific needs.
Do you offer payment plans?
Yes, we offer flexible payment plans for all of our training courses, including our bus driver (Category D) licence. You can choose to pay in full, split the cost into 3 or 4 installments, delay payment for 30 days or select a longer-term finance option with monthly payments and interest. This means you can start your training now and manage the cost over time, making it easier to invest in your new career. To find out more, explore our accessible payment options. Snap Finance is also available.