Glasgow

Complete, detailed guide on how to reach the Glasgow Life in the UK Test Centre 🇬🇧 — including the exact address 🗺️, how to travel there by car 🚗, bus 🚌, and train 🚆, where to park 🅿️ and how to pay, how to locate the building 🏢, and a Quick Summary (Easy Checklist) at the end 👇.

📍 Life in the UK Test Centre – Glasgow

📌 Official Test Centre Name:
PSI Glasgow – Life in the UK Test Centre
🏢 Address: Adelphi Centre, 1st Floor,
12 Commercial Road, Glasgow, Scotland, G5 0PQ 🇬🇧 

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

🛠️ Facilities: Wheelchair access, guide dog support, lifts, and parking available. 

🚗 1. By Car 🚗

🛣️ Driving Directions

• Glasgow is well connected via the M8 (from the north) and the M74 (from the south).

• The test centre sits in the south of the city, on Commercial Road near Glasgow Green and the River Clyde.

• Enter G5 0PQ into your satnav/Google Maps to get there directly. 

🅿️ Parking Options

⛟ On‑site Parking: There is parking at the Adelphi Centre — useful if spaces are free on test day.

If the on‑site car park is full, consider this nearby option:

📍 King Street Car Park

• ✔️ Accommodates ≈620 vehicles

• 💷 Approx Fees:
  • 1 hr – £3.45
  • 2 hrs – £5.95
  • 3 hrs – £6.95
  • 24 hr – £15.95

• 💳 Payment: Cash, card, or PayByPhone (call 0330‑400‑7275 or text 65565, quoting Location ID: 15151)

• 👣 Walk ≈800 m from here to the test centre — cross the Crown Street Bridge → follow Adelphi Street alongside the Clyde and turn right toward the Adelphi Centre. 

Disabled parking is available at the King Street facility too. 

💡 Tips for Car Drivers
✔️ Arrive at least 30 min early to find parking.
✔️ Glasgow city centre can get busy — plan for possible traffic.
✔️ Check signs for any time limits and payment requirements on the day.

🚌 2. By Bus 🚌

Glasgow has a dense bus network with frequent services — many pass close to the test centre.

🚏 Nearest Bus Stops

📍 Waddell Street Stop — ~300 m from the test centre.
➡️ Walk north up Commercial Street, then turn left toward the Adelphi Centre. 

📍 Lawmoor Street Stop — ~1 km away.
➡️ Walk north‑west toward Commercial Street, then continue north to reach the centre.

📍 High Street Stop — ~1.3 km away.
➡️ Walk south on High Street → Saltmarket → follow route toward Adelphi Centre.

🚌 Choosing Your Bus Route:

• Use apps like Moovit, Google Maps, or City network planners to check which local buses stop at Waddell Street or Lawmoor Street from your starting point.

• Glasgow buses typically accept contactless payments (card/phone) — just tap in when you board.

💡 Walking from Stops:
Most stops are within a reasonable walking distance. Waddell Street is the closest — good for direct access with the shortest walk.

🚆 3. By Train 🚆

🚉 Nearest Train Stations

📍 Argyll Street Station — the closest, around ≈900 m from the centre.
📍 Glasgow Central Station — main station, approx 1.3–1.5 km away.

👣 From Argyll Street Station:

• Exit the station heading south.

• Walk over Crown Street Bridge, then continue down Adelphi Street beside the river to the test centre. 

🚶 From Glasgow Central Station:

• Walk (~15–20 min) south toward Oswald Street → then left before King George V Bridge, following Clyde Street toward Crown Street Bridge → along Adelphi Street → arrive at the test centre. 

🚌 Train + Bus Option:
While there are local buses from the main station, walking is often just as quick given the short distance — and gives you clear sight of the city centre.

🏢 4. Locating the Building 🏢

📍 Adelphi Centre is a large multi‑tenant building on Commercial Road, near Glasgow Green. 

💠 How to Recognise It

✔️ Look for “Adelphi Centre” signage on the facade.
✔️ Once inside, take the lift (elevator) to the 1st floor where the Life in the UK Test area is located.
✔️ There is wheelchair access and support for guide dogs. 

📍 Nearby Landmarks:

• River Clyde and Glasgow Green parkland — great reference points.

• A pleasant area that’s easy to navigate on foot once you’re nearby. 

📝 Quick Summary (Easy Checklist) ✔️

📍 Address:
PSI Glasgow – Adelphi Centre, 1st Floor, 12 Commercial Road, Glasgow, G5 0PQ 🇬🇧

🚗 Travel by Car

✔️ Use G5 0PQ in satnav/Google Maps
✔️ On‑site parking if available 🅿️
✔️ King Street Car Park if needed (24/7) 🅿️
✔️ Pay via cash, card, or PayByPhone 💳 

🚌 Public Bus

✔️ Closest stops: Waddell Street (≈300 m) 🚏 
✔️ Other stops: Lawmoor Street or High Street 🚏 
✔️ Tap contactless or use transport app for payment

🚆 By Train

✔️ Argyll Street Station — closest 🚆 
✔️ Glasgow Central Station — larger station 🚆
✔️ Short walking routes from either station

🏢 Finding the Centre

✔️ Look for Adelphi Centre sign 🧱 
✔️ Go to 1st floor via lift 🛗 
✔️ Wheelchair & guide dog accessible 🐶♿ 

🧠 Test Day Tips

✔️ Arrive 15–20 min early ⏱️
✔️ Bring photo ID used for booking 📄 (GOV.UK)
✔️ Allow extra time for traffic or public transport delays 🚦