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ADR Driver Training

ADR Training Courses in Chester

Ellesmere Port · Chester

Enterprise Transport Training runs ADR courses for drivers across Chester, Ellesmere Port, the Wirral and North Wales. Your ADR training is delivered online over Zoom, and you then attend our Chester centre in person to sit your ADR examinations on the final day, with results available instantly after each exam.

Courses from£439inc VAT & exams
  • Core, Packages, 7 Classes & Tanks
  • Initial & Refresher courses every week
  • Weekend courses every month
  • Live online training — attend from anywhere
  • In-person exams with same-day results
  • Up to 28 hours of Driver CPC
Venue

Chester venue details

Where you’ll sit your exams

Our Chester centre is easily accessible for drivers across Chester, Ellesmere Port, the Wirral and North Wales. Your ADR training is completed online over Zoom, so you only need to travel to the Chester centre for one day — the final day of your course — to complete your practical demonstrations and sit your ADR examinations. Full confirmation, including course details, structure and instructions on how to attend online, will be sent once you book.

Address: Army Reserve Centre, Stanney Lane, Ellesmere Port, CH65 9AH

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Travel

Getting there

At a glance

By road: M53 Junction 9 is a short drive away; the A41 also serves the town

By rail: Ellesmere Port station (Merseyrail), around a mile from the venue

By bus: Regular buses connect Ellesmere Port with Chester, the Wirral and surrounding towns

By car

Ellesmere Port is served directly by the M53 and A41. Stanney Lane runs between the town centre and Whitby, close to Ellesmere Port Hospital, and the Army Reserve Centre is on Stanney Lane.

  • From Chester: take the A41 or M53 north towards Ellesmere Port; from M53 Junction 9 follow signs for the town centre and then Stanney Lane.
  • From the Wirral and Liverpool: follow the M53 south to Junction 9 and head into the town, or use the A41 New Chester Road.
  • From Runcorn and Warrington: take the M56 west to its end, joining the M53 at Junction 11 for Ellesmere Port, then follow town centre signs to Stanney Lane.

By rail & bus

Ellesmere Port station is on the Merseyrail Wirral line, with trains to Hooton for connections towards Chester and Liverpool, and is around a mile from the venue – a walk or short taxi ride. Chester station offers a wider range of services if you are travelling from further afield. Check the latest timetables on National Rail before travelling.

Regular buses connect Ellesmere Port with Chester, the Wirral and surrounding towns. Routes and frequencies change, so please check Traveline or the local operator’s timetable before travelling on your exam day.

Accessibility & candidate notes

If you have any access requirements or need reasonable adjustments for your ADR examinations, please contact Enterprise Transport Training before your exam day on enquiries@edrtt.com so we can make suitable arrangements with you.

Parking: Free on-site parking is available at the side of the venue.

Please arrive by 08:15am on exam day and bring your ID, registration form with photograph attached, and completed course worksheets.

ADR courses available

Enterprise Transport Training delivers ADR courses covering Core, Packages and the 7 common dangerous goods Classes, with the option of adding the Tanks module where required. Both initial and refresher courses are available. Course content is delivered online, with your examinations sat in person at the Chester centre. Contact us to confirm the right course combination for the goods you carry.

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Chester ADR Training FAQs

The Chester venue
Where is the Chester ADR exam venue?
The venue is the Army Reserve Centre, Stanney Lane, Ellesmere Port, CH65 9AH, between Ellesmere Port town centre and Whitby, a short drive from M53 Junction 9.
What is the nearest railway station to the Chester venue?
Ellesmere Port, on the Merseyrail Wirral line, around a mile from the venue. Trains run to Hooton for connections towards Chester and Liverpool. Chester station offers a wider choice of services if you are coming from further away.
Is parking available at the Chester venue?
Yes. Free on-site parking is available at the side of the venue.
Your exam day
What time do I have to arrive at the Chester centre?
Please arrive at the Chester centre by 08:15am on your exam day. You will first complete the practical demonstrations, including chest compressions and handling a fire extinguisher, shortly followed by sitting your ADR exams.
Do I attend the Chester centre for the whole ADR course?
No. Your ADR training is delivered online over Zoom. You only attend the Chester centre in person to complete your practical demonstrations and sit your ADR examinations on the final day of the course, with results available instantly after each exam.
What should I bring to my ADR exam in Chester?
You are required to bring your ID (Driving Licence, ADR Licence, DQC or Passport). You also need to bring your registration form with an attached photograph and the worksheets completed during the course.
Dates & availability
What if I cannot find a suitable course date at Chester?
We run ADR courses every week at venues across the country. If the Chester dates are unsuitable, there is very likely to be a convenient date at another nearby centre in Warrington, Crewe or Stockport.
Availability

Upcoming Chester Course Dates

Upcoming ADR course dates at our Chester centre — book the date that suits.

Nearest Alternative Centres

Warrington

If the Chester dates don’t suit, Warrington is one of your nearest centres.

Nearest Alternative Centres

Crewe

Crewe is also close by, with ADR courses running most weeks.

Book now

Book ADR Training in Chester

Courses run regularly, with live online training and instant exam results at our Chester centre. Reserve your place today.

Call 0161 494 2836 or email enquiries@edrtt.com