ADR Training Courses In Chester
How To Find Us
Chester Address
Army Reserve Centre
Stanney Lane
Ellesmere Port
CH65 9AH
Contact Details
0161 494 2836
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.
The Chester centre is located in Ellesmere Port, close to the M53, and is easily accessible for drivers based in Chester, Ellesmere Port, the Wirral, Liverpool, Runcorn and the surrounding Cheshire and North Wales area. As the course training is completed online, you only need to travel to Chester for one day to complete your practical demonstrations and ADR examinations, making the centre a practical option for drivers travelling from further afield.
Venue details
Your exams take place at the Army Reserve Centre on Stanney Lane in Ellesmere Port, a short distance from M53 Junction 9.
Address: Army Reserve Centre, Stanney Lane, Ellesmere Port, CH65 9AH
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ADR training is completed online before your exam date. You attend this venue in person for your ADR examinations only, on the final day of your course. Full confirmation, including course details, structure and instructions on how to attend online, will be sent once you book.
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
How to find us
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
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.
By bus
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 and 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.
Please arrive by 08:15am on exam day and bring your ID, registration form with photograph attached, and completed course worksheets.
Alternative ADR training locations
If Chester isn’t the most convenient centre for you, these nearby Enterprise Transport Training locations may suit you better:
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.
Chester ADR training FAQs
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.
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.
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.
Book ADR training in Chester
Courses run regularly, with online training and instant exam results at our Chester centre.
Call 0161 494 2836 or email enquiries@edrtt.com