Transport Training Courses
Explore our transport training courses, where experienced NVDIR instructors will help you qualify as a HGV, bus or minibus driver. Unlock a new career with Lifft.
Become a fully qualified van, lorry, bus or minibus driver with our transport training courses at Lifft! Our courses, led by NVDIR-qualified instructors, include one-to-one training to help you become a confident, road-ready driver. Available with a variety of payment options to break down the cost, get ready to unlock a new career in as little as a week. Book a taster session to find out if this is the right career path for you!
Category D1 - Minibus licence
£1050–£1500
Great for both professional and private drivers
Up to 16 passengers
2-day course
LGV / HGV / PCV Starter Pack
£250
Everything you need to get started
No commitment
Low cost
Periodic CPC
£100
1-day course
Stay current, stay driving
NLTC Member: CM00591/60
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Assessment Drive
£105
Pick up training from where you left off
Full report on completion
Category C1+E - Van & Trailer over 7.5 tonne
£1400–£1850
2-day course
Up to 12,000Kg
Reverse & On-road test included
Category C1 - Van up to 7.5 tonne
£1050–£1500
Ideal for the Ambulance Service
Smaller delivery drivers
Horseboxes
FAQs about our transport training courses
What are the different types of transport training courses available?
We offer a range of different transport training courses depending on the path you’re looking to take.
If you’re looking to qualify as a minibus or van driver:
- Our category D1 qualification will allow you to drive a minibus of up to 16 passengers.
- Our category C1 training will allow you to drive a van and trailer up to 7.5 tonnes. Well suited to those wishing to join the ambulance service.
- Our category C1+E training will qualify you to drive a van and trailer with a combined maximum mass of 12,000kg.
If you’re wanting to become a bus driver:
- Our category D training course will allow you to become a fully-qualified bus driver, driving any bus with more than 8 passengers with a trailer up to 750kg.
If you’re wanting to drive a heavy goods vehicle, our HGV courses include:
- Our category C training course, which allows you to drive large, rigid vehicles over 3,500kg and up to 32 tonnes (we also have Lifft Core, which is a Car to Cat C training course that also includes your starter pack).
- If you want to drive an articulated lorry with a trailer, our category C+E training course would be suitable. For people who need their medical, theory and initial CPC, we’d recommend choosing Lifft Professional.
- We also have upskill options, with our Category D or C to Category C+E course, or our ADR licence training course to take your career to the next level.
We understand it can feel overwhelming and you want to make the right choice, so if you have any questions at all, a member of our team would be more than happy to help.
What happens if I fail my training course?
If you fail your transport training course, you can rebook directly with us. We offer optional Pass Protection with all of our courses for an additional £450, allowing up to 3x retests should you need them.
Where can I complete my transport training course?
We have training centres all over England, including Boston, Flint, Sutton In Ashfield, Hereford, Willenhall and Preston. Each of our individual training course pages will display the locations that the course is available in. With some of our courses, if you need to travel more than 70 miles to your closest training centre, accommodation will be provided for you.
What makes Lifft’s transport training courses different?
At Lifft, our experience and dedication to the service we offer is what sets us apart. Our team have been doing what they love for over 25 years and are the heart and soul of everything we do at Lifft. They’re supportive, welcoming and highly experienced, to help you feel comfortable during your training and to guide you to become a confident driver.
Along with this, we do everything we can to make this new career path accessible to people who want it, from advising on the right course through to offering payment plans to break down the cost. We also want to make sure that this is the right choice for you, with our taster sessions giving the opportunity for you to try-before-you-buy.
We’re proud of what we offer, with our success stories showing what our students say about their time with Lifft.
What do I need to start a transport training course?
To start a transport training course, you will need:
- To be over 18
- Have a UK car driving licence
- Ensure your photo card licence is in date (new photo required every 10 years)
You will also need to complete the following:
- Medical test
- Theory and hazard perception tests passed
- Initial CPC
- Provisional entitlement added to your licence
These are available through our Starter Pack!
Which driving licence in the transport industry pays the most?
The most lucrative driving licence to have in the transport industry is a Category C+E licence with an additional ADR certification, which enables you to safely transport hazardous materials. This is a career you can build up gradually from an initial Car to Cat C qualification, then upskill to C+E. Alternatively, you can do a direct Car to Cat C+E course to work towards that goal more quickly, then complete your ADR qualification.
Do you offer payment plans?
Yes, we offer payment plans to break down the cost of our transport training courses, available through Klarna. Pay in full, in 3 or 4 installments, or through longer term finance options. You can also pay just the deposit to begin with then settle the full balance 14 days before your course starts. If you’re unsure of whether a transport training course is right for you, our taster session is a great way to test it out without the financial commitment.