Exeter

Detailed, step‑by‑step guide on how to reach the Exeter Life in the UK Test Centre 🇬🇧 — including the exact address 🗺️, travel by car 🚗, train 🚆, and bus 🚌, parking 🅿️ (where and how to pay), locating the building 🏢, and a Quick Summary (Easy Checklist) at the end 👇. 

📍 Life in the UK Test Centre – Exeter

📌 Centre Name: PSI Exeter – Life in the UK Test Centre
🏢 Address:
Brittany House, 2nd Floor,
New North Road, Exeter, EX4 4EP 🇬🇧 

➡️ The test room is on the 2nd floor of a large orange‑brick building right on New North Road (B3183) in Exeter city centre. 

📞 Test Helpline: 0800 015 4245 (Mon–Fri, ~8 am–4 pm) 

🚗 1. Getting There by Car (Driving)

📍 By Sat‑Nav: Enter EX4 4EP for accurate routing.

• From the M5 motorway (east of Exeter): Follow signs into Exeter city centre via the A30/A377 → New North Road. 

• From the west (A30/A377): Approach central Exeter and join New North Road heading south. 

👉 Note: The test centre is in the heart of the city, so heavy traffic and limited on‑street parking are common — plan extra time.

🅿️ 2. Parking – Where & How to Pay

📍 Closest Parking Options

🅿️ Unite Northernay Car Park (limited spaces)
✔️ ⚠️ Only ~8 spaces directly linked to Brittany House.
💷 ~£6.00 for a 4‑hour ticket (good for the test + walk‑in).
➡️ Arrive early in the morning to increase your chances of a space. 

📍 Howell Road Car Park (best alternative)
✔️ ~150 m north of the test centre.
💷 ~£3.40 for 2 hours (usually sufficient for the test).
➡️ Walk south along Howell Road → Longbrook Street → New North Road to the centre. 

📍 Other Parking Options:
✔️ Additional Pay & Display or multi‑storey car parks can be found around Exeter city centre (check signs or apps like Parkopedia for updates). 

💳 How to Pay

✔️ Use parking machines — card or cash where available.
✔️ Some car parks accept app payments (e.g., RingGo / PayByPhone) — follow instructions on site signs.

Tip: Parking rules vary by site; read signs carefully to avoid fines 💷.

🚌 3. By Bus (Public Transport)

Exeter’s bus network has several stops very near the test centre:

🚏 Nearest Bus Stops

🚌 Paris Street – a short walk to Brittany House.
🚌 High Street – central stop serving many local routes.
🚌 Portland House – around 100 m from the test venue.
🚌 Exeter Bus Station – ~300 m south of the test centre. 

💡 Typical Bus Routes

✔️ Local routes serving Paris Street and High Street include city link buses connecting from:

• Exeter St. David’s station (via the 5A service toward city centre) – get off at Portland House.

• Exeter Central station area via regular routes stopping at Paris Street/High Street. 

💷 Bus Payment

✔️ Most local buses accept contactless card/phone tap and mobile tickets via transport apps.
✔️ Cash may be limited on some services, so check driver instructions on boarding.

🚆 4. By Train (Rail Travel)

🚉 Nearest Train Stations

📍 Exeter Central — ~650 m (~8‑10 min walk) to the test centre.
📍 Exeter St. David’s — Main rail hub ~1.25 km (~15–18 min walk) away.

👣 Walking Routes

• From Exeter Central: Head south on Queen Street, then turn left toward Northernay Gardens → exit onto New North Road → walk to Brittany House. 

• From Exeter St. David’s: Head east on Howell Road → turn right at New North Road → walk straight to the test centre. 

🚌 Train + Bus Option:
From Exeter St. David’s, you can catch the 5A City Centre bus to Portland House (near the centre) and then walk to Brittany House. 

🏢 5. How to Locate the Test Centre Building

🏢 Brittany House — Large orange‑brick building on the corner of New North Road and Bailey Street (B3183). 

🔎 Finding the Entrance
✔️ Look for “Brittany House” signage and building number near the main entrance.
✔️ Go inside and take the lift to the 2nd floor for Life in the UK test check‑in.
✔️ There are wheelchair access points, lifts, and guide dog facilities available. 

🧭 Nearby Landmarks
✔️ Very close to Exeter Bus Station and central shopping areas.
✔️ Quiet city centre street, easy to reach on foot once in central Exeter. 

📝 Quick Summary (Easy Checklist) ✔️

📍 Address:
🔹 PSI Exeter – Brittany House, 2nd Floor, New North Road, Exeter, EX4 4EP 🇬🇧

🚗 By Car

✔️ Use sat‑nav EX4 4EP
✔️ Try Unite Northernay Car Park (limited) 🅿️
✔️ Best alternative: Howell Road Car Park 🅿️
✔️ Pay at machines or use parking app 🚗

🚌 By Bus

✔️ Bus stops: Paris Street / High Street / Portland House
✔️ Exeter Bus Station ~300 m walk 🚌
✔️ Contactless card/phone payment on most buses 🚍

🚆 By Train

✔️ Exeter Central (~8‑10 min walk) 🚉
✔️ Exeter St. David’s (~15–18 min walk; or bus 5A) 🚆

🏢 Finding the Building

✔️ Look for Brittany House (orange‑brick) 🧱
✔️ Enter and take lift to 2nd floor 🎟️
✔️ Follow signs for Life in the UK Test Centre

🧠 Test Day Tips

✔️ Arrive 15–20 min early ⏱️
✔️ Bring valid photo ID used in your booking 📄
✔️ Give extra time for parking or public transport delays 🚦