Test centres
Life in the UK Test centres
The full list of UK test centres, with nearest station, walking time, opening days, and parking notes. Click into any centre to see details and book direct on the official site.
Centre details change occasionally — always confirm on the official booking page at gov.uk/life-in-the-uk-test.
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.