CBT and motorcycle training near Grays
Looking for a CBT in Grays? Our West Thurrock training site is at Cowdray Hall, 560 London Road, about 1.5 miles west of Grays town centre: usually 5–10 minutes by car, or a short bus ride along London Road. We run CBT, IMT and full motorcycle licence (A, A2 and A1) training 7 days a week, and almost all our riders learn on our school bikes, so you don’t need your own.
Getting to us from Grays
Edventure Rider West Thurrock
Cowdray Hall, 560 London Road, West Thurrock, Grays, Essex, RM20 3BJ
By bus: Ensignbus routes 22, 44, 44A, 73 and 83 and First Essex route 100 all run between Grays and West Thurrock and stop at The Ship on London Road, a few minutes’ walk from us.
By train: Grays station (c2c) is about 1.5 miles away, roughly a 30 minute walk, or take one of the buses above. Chafford Hundred station (c2c) is about 2 km away.
By car: about 1.5 miles along London Road from Grays town centre. Parking is 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 riders from Grays 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 West Thurrock site every week, so we know the junctions and roundabouts around Grays 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 Grays and Thurrock
Your CBT finishes with at least 2 hours of riding on real roads, with traffic lights, roundabouts, junctions and crossings. Because we train here every day, our instructors know the roads you will use around Grays afterwards, from London Road into town to West Thurrock Way (A126) and the busy roundabouts around Lakeside.
For the full licence, the DVSA motorcycle test centres we use for West Thurrock riders are Erith (Crabtree Manor Way North, about 11 miles away via the Dartford Crossing), Basildon (Paycocke Road, about 15 miles away) and Gillingham (Unit 1, Astra Park, Courteney Road, about 27 miles away via the Dartford Crossing and the A2/M2). We also use Enfield (Innova Park). All four run Module 1 and Module 2 tests. We book your tests and help you prepare for the roads around the test centre.
CBT prices near Grays
| 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 Grays: your questions
How far is your CBT site from Grays?
Our West Thurrock site at Cowdray Hall, 560 London Road, RM20 3BJ is about 1.5 miles from Grays town centre, usually 5–10 minutes by car. Buses 22, 44, 44A, 73, 83 and 100 stop at The Ship on London Road, a few minutes’ walk away.
How much is a CBT near Grays?
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.
Is there parking at the West Thurrock site?
Parking is limited to about 4 cars, partly on the pavement. If you can, car-share, get dropped off or come by bus.
Where would I take my motorcycle test?
We use the DVSA motorcycle test centres at Erith, Basildon and Gillingham, as well as Enfield. All of them run Module 1 and Module 2 tests. We book your tests for you, and our test-day prices (Mod 1 £229, Mod 2 £283) include the DVSA fee.
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 on 020 8012 7929 with any question, and we handle your training and test bookings ourselves.
Ready to ride?
Book online in minutes. Pick the West Thurrock site, your date and your bike, and you’ll get confirmation straight away.