Test centres
Find your nearest Life in the UK Test centre
Search by postcode, city, or station — or browse the full UK list below. Every centre shows the nearest station, walking time, opening days, and parking notes.
Centre details change occasionally — always confirm on the official booking page at gov.uk/life-in-the-uk-test.
We don't have your exact distance — for that, check Google Maps from your postcode. This finder helps you spot the right region + the nearest known centres.
Browse every UK test centre
England
40 test centres
London (Croydon)
East Croydon · 8 min walk
Mon-Sat · CR0
London (Hounslow)
Hounslow West (Piccadilly Line) · 6 min walk
Mon-Sat · TW3
London (Wembley)
Wembley Central · 5 min walk
Mon-Sat · HA9
London (Walthamstow)
Walthamstow Central · 7 min walk
Mon-Sat · E17
London (Southwark)
London Bridge · 5 min walk
Mon-Sat · SE1
Birmingham
Birmingham New Street · 10 min walk
Mon-Sat · B5
Manchester
Manchester Piccadilly · 8 min walk
Mon-Sat · M1
Leeds
Leeds · 6 min walk
Mon-Sat · LS1
Liverpool
Liverpool Lime Street · 7 min walk
Mon-Sat · L1
Newcastle upon Tyne
Newcastle · 9 min walk
Mon-Sat · NE1
Sheffield
Sheffield · 8 min walk
Mon-Sat · S1
Bristol
Bristol Temple Meads · 12 min walk
Mon-Sat · BS1
Nottingham
Nottingham · 10 min walk
Mon-Sat · NG1
Leicester
Leicester · 8 min walk
Mon-Sat · LE1
Coventry
Coventry · 10 min walk
Mon-Fri · CV1
Bradford
Bradford Interchange · 8 min walk
Mon-Sat · BD1
Cambridge
Cambridge · 15 min walk
Mon-Sat · CB1
Oxford
Oxford · 12 min walk
Mon-Fri · OX1
Brighton
Brighton · 10 min walk
Mon-Sat · BN1
Southampton
Southampton Central · 8 min walk
Mon-Sat · SO15
Portsmouth
Portsmouth & Southsea · 10 min walk
Mon-Fri · PO1
Plymouth
Plymouth · 12 min walk
Mon-Fri · PL1
Exeter
Exeter St Davids · 14 min walk
Mon-Fri · EX4
Norwich
Norwich · 11 min walk
Mon-Fri · NR1
York
York · 8 min walk
Mon-Fri · YO1
Hull
Hull · 9 min walk
Mon-Fri · HU1
Stoke-on-Trent
Stoke-on-Trent · 12 min walk
Mon-Fri · ST1
Derby
Derby · 9 min walk
Mon-Fri · DE1
Wolverhampton
Wolverhampton · 10 min walk
Mon-Fri · WV1
Preston
Preston · 10 min walk
Mon-Fri · PR1
Blackburn
Blackburn · 9 min walk
Mon-Fri · BB1
Bolton
Bolton · 8 min walk
Mon-Fri · BL1
Reading
Reading · 11 min walk
Mon-Sat · RG1
Slough
Slough · 7 min walk
Mon-Sat · SL1
Milton Keynes
Milton Keynes Central · 12 min walk
Mon-Fri · MK9
Luton
Luton · 8 min walk
Mon-Fri · LU1
Peterborough
Peterborough · 10 min walk
Mon-Fri · PE1
Ipswich
Ipswich · 11 min walk
Mon-Fri · IP1
Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough · 9 min walk
Mon-Fri · TS1
Sunderland
Sunderland · 8 min walk
Mon-Fri · SR1
Scotland
5 test centres
Wales
4 test centres
Northern Ireland
2 test centres
Common questions about test centres
How do I book a Life in the UK Test?+
You book directly via the official site at gov.uk/life-in-the-uk-test or lituktestbooking.co.uk. The cost is £50 and slots are usually available 1-4 weeks ahead, depending on the centre.
Which is the closest test centre to me?+
Browse the list below sorted by region. Click into any centre's page for nearest-station walking time, parking notes, and booking link.
How long does the test take?+
Allow about 90 minutes total at the centre: 45 minutes for the test itself, plus 30-45 minutes for ID checks and briefing. Bring your passport or BRP and the email confirmation of your booking.
Can I take the test on a Saturday?+
Some centres — primarily in London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Cardiff, and Belfast — operate on Saturdays. Smaller regional centres are typically Mon-Fri only.