CBT and motorcycle training near St Albans
Looking for a CBT in St Albans? Our Hatfield training site at 1 College Lane, AL10 9PJ, by the University of Hertfordshire, is about 5 miles from St Albans city centre along Hatfield Road (A1057), usually around 15 minutes by car. We run CBT and IMT 7 days a week, starting at 7:45am, with plenty of parking on site. Almost all our riders learn on our school bikes, so you don’t need your own.
Getting to us from St Albans
Edventure Rider Hatfield
1 College Lane, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 9PJ
By bus: Uno route 602 runs from St Albans City station and St Peter’s Street along Hatfield Road to College Lane (Bishop’s Close), a short walk from us, in about 15–20 minutes. Route 653 also links St Albans with College Lane.
By car: about 5 miles from St Albans city centre via Hatfield Road (A1057), usually around 15 minutes depending on traffic. There is plenty of parking on site.
More about this site, including opening times and photos: motorcycle training in Hatfield.
Why riders from St Albans train with a local school
- Book direct, no middleman. You deal with the school that actually trains you, so questions and date changes go straight to the team running your course: call 020 8012 7929 or email info@edventurerider.co.uk.
- We know the local roads. We train at our Hatfield site every week, so we know the junctions and roundabouts around St Albans that you will ride once you have your certificate.
- We book your tests for you. We arrange your full licence training and DVSA Module 1 and 2 tests, with the DVSA fee included in test-day prices.
- Small CBT groups. A maximum of 4 students per instructor on CBT, and senior instructors Eduard, Graham, Ian and Benny lead the team.
- Free kit. Helmets, jackets (sizes S–XL), gloves, waterproofs and a hi-vis vest are provided free of charge. Motorcycle boots and trousers can be hired for £20 when you book online, or £30 at the branch.
- Thousands of Google reviews from riders across our three sites.
Riding around St Albans and Hatfield
Your CBT finishes with at least 2 hours of riding on real roads, with traffic lights, roundabouts, junctions and crossings. Our instructors know the roads between Hatfield and St Albans, from Hatfield Road (A1057) through Smallford and Fleetville to the roundabouts around Comet Way (A1001).
Hatfield is mainly a CBT site, and full licence dates here are limited, so call us on 020 8012 7929 to check availability. For tests we use the DVSA motorcycle test centre at Enfield (Innova Park), about 15 miles away, which runs both Module 1 and Module 2 tests.
CBT prices near St Albans
| Bike | Weekday (Mon–Fri) | Weekend (Sat & Sun) |
|---|---|---|
| Your own bike | £179 | £204 |
| School automatic / scooter | £199 | £224 |
| School manual (geared) bike | £219 | £244 |
IMT (Introduction to Motorcycle Training): 3 hours one-to-one, same price as CBT. Ideal if you’re nervous or new to riding.
Full licence (A, A2 and A1): 3-hour training sessions are £219 on weekdays and £244 at weekends, including bike hire. Module 1 test day £229 and Module 2 test day £283, DVSA test fees included (limited dates at Hatfield). See all prices.
CBT near St Albans: your questions
How far is your CBT site from St Albans?
Our Hatfield site at 1 College Lane, AL10 9PJ is about 5 miles from St Albans city centre, usually around 15 minutes by car along Hatfield Road. Bus 602 runs from St Albans City station to College Lane in about 15–20 minutes.
How much is a CBT near St Albans?
From £179 on your own bike on a weekday, £199 on a school automatic and £219 on a school manual. Weekends are £25 extra, and riding kit is included free.
Can I do my full motorcycle licence at Hatfield?
Hatfield is mainly a CBT site and full licence dates are limited. Call us on 020 8012 7929 to check dates. Training sessions are £219 on weekdays (£244 at weekends), including bike hire.
What do I need to bring?
Your valid UK provisional or full driving licence (the physical card), glasses if you need them to read a number plate at 20 metres, and sturdy clothes and footwear that cover your ankles. We provide the helmet, jacket, gloves, waterproofs and hi-vis.
Why book direct with Edventure Rider?
You book with the school that trains you, so there’s no middleman between you and your instructor. You can call us with any question, and we handle your training and test bookings ourselves.
Ready to ride?
Book online in minutes. Pick the Hatfield site, your date and your bike, and you’ll get confirmation straight away.