CBT and motorcycle training near Basildon
Looking for a CBT or full motorcycle licence near Basildon? We train at our West Thurrock site at Cowdray Hall, 560 London Road, RM20 3BJ, about 13 miles from Basildon via the A13, usually 20–25 minutes by car. Basildon riders do their CBT with us at West Thurrock. For full licence tests we use three DVSA test centres for Basildon riders: Basildon itself on Paycocke Road, Erith and Gillingham.
Getting to us from Basildon
Edventure Rider West Thurrock
Cowdray Hall, 560 London Road, West Thurrock, Grays, Essex, RM20 3BJ
By bus: First Essex route 100 runs from Basildon bus station via Grays to The Ship on London Road in West Thurrock, a few minutes’ walk from us, in about 50 minutes, with no change needed.
By car: about 13 miles from Basildon, usually 20–25 minutes via the A13 and West Thurrock Way. Parking: limited to about 4 cars, partly on the pavement, so please car-share or get dropped off if you can.
More about this site, including opening times and photos: motorcycle training in West Thurrock.
Why Basildon riders choose a local school
- No middleman. Book on our own site and you deal directly with the school that trains you and books your tests. Call 020 8012 7929 with any question.
- Three test centres. For Basildon riders we book full licence tests at Basildon, Erith or Gillingham.
- Full licence bike hire included in every training session and test day.
- Small CBT groups: a maximum of 4 students per instructor on CBT.
- Free riding 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.
- Senior instructors Eduard, Graham, Ian and Benny, and thousands of Google reviews across our three sites.
CBT at West Thurrock, tests at Basildon, Erith or Gillingham
Your CBT takes place at our West Thurrock site, including at least 2 hours of riding on real roads.
For the full licence, we book Basildon riders’ Module 1 (off-road manoeuvres) and Module 2 (on-road) tests at one of three DVSA test centres, all of which run both modules: Basildon (Paycocke Road, SS14 3JS, about 3.5 miles from Basildon station), Erith (Crabtree Manor Way North, about 11 miles from our West Thurrock site via the Dartford Crossing) and Gillingham (Astra Park, Courteney Road, about 27 miles from West Thurrock). Your test may not always be at Basildon, and we book your tests for you.
Our instructors know the test centres we use and the roads around them, and we’ll prepare you for the kind of traffic, roundabouts and junctions you can expect on test day.
Full licence training for Basildon riders
Book your sessions in order: Module 1 training first, then Module 2 training, then at least one more session of your choice before the Module 1 test. A typical course is 3 training sessions plus 2 test days.
Bring your theory test pass and CBT certificate to your first full licence session. Bike hire is included in all full licence prices.
CBT prices near Basildon
| 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. See all prices.
CBT near Basildon: your questions
Where will I take my motorcycle test?
For Basildon riders we use three DVSA test centres: Basildon (Paycocke Road), Erith and Gillingham. All three run Module 1 and Module 2 tests, so your test may be at any of them. We book your tests for you.
Where do I do my CBT?
At our West Thurrock site, Cowdray Hall, 560 London Road, RM20 3BJ, about 13 miles from Basildon.
How do I get to your training site from Basildon?
First Essex bus 100 runs from Basildon bus station to The Ship on London Road, West Thurrock, in about 50 minutes. By car it’s about 13 miles via the A13. Parking is limited, so car-share if you can.
How many full licence sessions do I need?
At least 3 training sessions before your Module 1 test: Module 1 training, Module 2 training and one more of your choice. A typical course is 3 training sessions plus 2 test days, from £1,169 on weekdays.
How much is a CBT near Basildon?
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.
Ready to ride?
Book online in minutes. Pick the West Thurrock site, your date and your bike, and you’ll get confirmation straight away.