Croydon

Complete, step-by-step guide on how to reach the Croydon Life in the UK Test Centre 🇬🇧 — including address, how to get there by car 🚗, bus 🚌, and train 🚆, parking details 🅿️, how to locate the building 🏢, and a Quick Summary Checklist at the end 👇. 

📍 Test Centre: Address & Overview

📌 Life in the UK Test Centre – Croydon
🏢 PSI Croydon, Grosvenor House, 8th Floor,
125 High Street, Croydon, London, CR0 9XP 🇬🇧 — big white office-style building next to Leon House estate agents. 

🕐 Before You Go
✔️ Arrive 15–20 minutes early ⏱️
✔️ Bring valid photo ID used when booking 📄
✔️ Plan your route in advance — Croydon centre can be busy.

🚗 1. By Car (Driving & Parking)

🛣️ Driving Directions

• Croydon is south of Central London and easily reached via the A23 (from the north) or the A232 (from east/west).

• Use satnav / Google Maps with postcode CR0 9XP to pinpoint Grosvenor House. 

🅿️ Parking Options 🅿️

🚗 Parking near the Test Centre
There’s no private parking within Grosvenor House, but nearby affordable options include: 

📍 Wandle Road Car Park (closest)
✔️ ~£3.50 for 2 hours (enough for test + walk back)
✔️ About 1 minute walk to Grosvenor House.

📍 Second Wandle Road Car Park
✔️ ~£2.30 per hour
✔️ ~150 m from the test centre — a short walk.

💡 Tips for Parking
✔️ Arrive early to secure a space — Croydon can be busy during peak times.
✔️ Most car parks offer pay-by-machine or card payment at entry/exit.
✔️ Look for parking signs for time limits and charges. 

🚌 2. By Bus (Public Transport 🚌)

Croydon has a strong bus network, and several routes stop near the test centre.

🚏 Nearest Bus Stops (all ~5 min walk)

✔️ Croydon Library
✔️ Croydon Flyover
✔️ Katharine Street
✔️ Coombe Road

🚌 How to Use the Buses
✔️ Check TfL journey planner or Google Maps for routes that stop nearby.
✔️ Most buses in London accept contactless payments (card/phone) — just tap in at boarding.
✔️ If you’re traveling from outside Croydon, consider changing at major hubs like West Croydon or East Croydon bus stops and then transferring to a local bus.

🚆 3. By Train (🚆)

Croydon has multiple train stations within walking distance:

🚉 Nearest Stations

✔️ East Croydon Station — about 1 km (~10 min walk)
✔️ West Croydon Station — similar distance and walk time
✔️ South Croydon Station — slightly farther (~15 min walk) 

🚶 From East Croydon Station

• Walk west on George Street → turn onto Park Street → head south and join High Street.

• Grosvenor House is just a short walk along High Street beyond the junction. 

🚌 Train + Bus Option

• From East Croydon Station, take bus 466 (Caterham service) to Coombe Road stop, ~150 m from the centre.

• Both walking or bus connections take around 10 minutes total. 

⏱️ Tips
✔️ East Croydon is the busiest and best connected (fast services from London and beyond).
✔️ West Croydon also has Overground and Southern services that can be handy if coming from South London locations.

🏢 4. Locating the Building 🏢

📍 Grosvenor House
✔️ Large white office building on 125 High Street.
✔️ The test centre is on the 8th floor — use the main lift (elevator) after entering the building.
✔️ Look for building signage next to Leon House estate agents. 

🧭 Finding It on Foot

• From most nearby bus stops or train walkways, aim to walk toward the main High Street — a busy pedestrian and shopping area — and follow signs to number 125.

💡 Accessibility
✔️ Wheelchair friendly building
✔️ Guide dog facilities
✔️ Lift access to the test floor.

📜 Quick Travel Tips 🧠

✔️ Croydon town centre is busy — give extra time for travel and parking.
✔️ London buses accept contactless payment (simple & fast).
✔️ Trams are available but require a longer walk to the centre — walking from tram stops is usually quicker. 

📝 Quick Summary (Easy Checklist) ✔️

📍 Address:
PSI Croydon, Grosvenor House, 8th Floor, 125 High Street, Croydon, London, CR0 9XP 🇬🇧 

⏱️ Before You Travel

✔️ Arrive 15–20 min early
✔️ Bring valid photo ID (same used in booking)
✔️ Check bus/train times ahead of schedule

🚗 If Driving

✔️ Head to High Street, Croydon
✔️ Park at Wandle Road car parks 🅿️
✔️ Pay via on-site machines / card
✔️ Walk ~1–3 mins to Grosvenor House

🚌 If Taking Bus

✔️ Get off at Croydon Library / Flyover / Katharine St / Coombe Road 🚏
✔️ All ~5 mins’ walk to High Street

🚆 If Taking Train

✔️ East Croydon Station — ~10 min walk 🚶
✔️ West Croydon Station — ~10–12 min walk 🚶
✔️ Optionally take bus 466 from East Croydon to Coombe Road

🏢 At the Venue

✔️ Look for Grosvenor House sign 🏢
✔️ Enter and take lift to 8th floor 🛗
✔️ Follow signs for Life in the UK Test Centre