ADR Training Courses In Southampton
How To Find Us
Southampton Address
Townhill Farm Community Centre
Wessex Road
Southampton
SO18 3RA
Contact Details
0161 494 2836
Enterprise Transport Training runs ADR courses for drivers across Southampton, Portsmouth and Hampshire. Your ADR training is delivered online over Zoom, and you then attend our Southampton centre in person to sit your ADR examinations on the final day, with results available instantly after each exam.
The Southampton centre is located in Townhill Park, close to M27 Junction 5 in the north-east of the city, and is easily accessible for drivers based in Southampton, Eastleigh, Winchester, Portsmouth, Fareham and the surrounding Hampshire area. As the course training is completed online, you only need to travel to Southampton 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 Townhill Farm Community Centre on Wessex Road, at the Townhill Farm district centre in Townhill Park, in the north-east of Southampton.
Address: Townhill Farm Community Centre, Wessex Rd, Southampton, SO18 3RA
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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: A short drive from M27 Junction 5 via the A335
- By rail: Swaythling station around a mile away; Southampton Airport Parkway one stop further for fast connections
- By bus: City buses serve Townhill Park from Southampton city centre
How to find us
By car
Townhill Park is in the north-east of Southampton, between the A335 and the M27. Wessex Road is at the Townhill Farm district centre.
- From the M27: leave at Junction 5 (Southampton Airport) and follow the A335 towards Swaythling, then local signs east into Townhill Park and Wessex Road.
- From Southampton city centre: head north-east on the A3024 Bursledon Road/Bitterne corridor or through Bitterne Park, following signs for Townhill Park.
- From Portsmouth and Fareham: take the M27 west to Junction 5 and follow the route above via Swaythling.
By rail
Swaythling station is around a mile away, with local services between Southampton Central and Eastleigh, and Southampton Airport Parkway – one stop away – adds fast London and CrossCountry connections. From either, the venue is a short taxi ride into Townhill Park. Check the latest timetables on National Rail before travelling.
By bus
City buses serve Townhill Park and the surrounding estates from Southampton centre. Routes and frequencies change, so please check Traveline or the 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 09:15am on exam day and bring your ID, registration form with photograph attached, and completed course worksheets.
Alternative ADR training locations
If Southampton 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 Southampton centre. Contact us to confirm the right course combination for the goods you carry.
Southampton ADR training FAQs
Where is the Southampton ADR exam venue?
The venue is Townhill Farm Community Centre, Wessex Road, Southampton, SO18 3RA, at the Townhill Farm district centre in Townhill Park, in the north-east of the city close to M27 Junction 5.
What is the nearest railway station to the Southampton venue?
Swaythling, around a mile away, with local services between Southampton Central and Eastleigh. Southampton Airport Parkway, one stop away, adds fast London connections. From either the venue is a short taxi ride.
Is parking available at the Southampton venue?
Yes. On-site parking is available.
What time do I have to arrive at the Southampton centre?
Please arrive at the Southampton centre by 09:15am 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 Southampton centre for the whole ADR course?
No. Your ADR training is delivered online over Zoom. You only attend the Southampton 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 Southampton?
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 Southampton?
We run ADR courses every week at venues across the country. If the Southampton dates are unsuitable, there is very likely to be a convenient date at another nearby centre in Newbury, Wokingham or Taunton.
Book ADR training in Southampton
Courses run regularly, with online training and instant exam results at our Southampton centre.
Call 0161 494 2836 or email enquiries@edrtt.com