Hounslow

Complete, easy‑to‑follow travel guide on how to reach the Hounslow Life in the UK Test Centre 🇬🇧 — with all the practical details you asked for, such as how to get there by car 🚗, train 🚆, and bus 🚌, parking 🅿️ and how to pay, how to locate the building 🏢, and a Quick Summary Checklist at the end 👇.

📍 Life in the UK Test Centre – Hounslow

🧑‍🎓 Test Centre Name:
Computer Learning Centre
📍 65 Kingsley Road, Hounslow, Middlesex, London, TW3 1QB 🇬🇧
➡️ The centre is right next to Hounslow East Underground Station and near local bus stops on Kingsley Road.

⏰ Opening Hours:
🗓️ Monday to Friday: 08:30 – 17:00
📅 Saturday & Sunday: Closed (varies; check booking info).

🚗 1. Getting There by Car

🛣️ Directions

• Hounslow is in west London, about 3 miles from Heathrow Airport, easily reached via the M4 or A4 roads.

• When entering into your satnav or Google Maps, use TW3 1QB for accurate routing. 

🅿️ 2. Parking – Where & How

🅿️ Parking is possible on‑site or nearby on Kingsley Road — but spaces are limited. 

📍 Parking Zones & Charges

Street Parking on Kingsley Road (right outside the centre):
🕗 Charges apply Mon–Sat 08:00 – 18:30:

• 🅿️ 1 hour: ~£1.80

• 🅿️ 2 hours: ~£3.80

• 🅿️ 3 hours: ~£6.00
  ☑️ Charges increase for longer stays. ❗ Free on Sundays and outside these hours. 

💳 How to Pay

✔️ Cash at parking meters
✔️ PayByPhone – call 0330‑400‑7275 or SMS 65565, quoting Location ID: 803001 to pay by mobile.
✔️ Disabled parking spaces available – check signs near the test centre. 

💡 Tip: Arrive at least 30 min early to find a space, especially on weekdays. Parking fills up fast near public transport hubs. 🚗

🚌 3. Bus Routes – Best Options

Hounslow has a good local bus network, and a few key buses will take you close to the test centre. All of the following buses serve the area within a short walk: 

🚍 Main Bus Routes Nearby

🚌 111 – Travels between Kingston‑upon‑Thames and Heathrow Airport.
➡️ Get off at “Hounslow East” bus stop – right opposite the centre on Kingsley Road. 

🚌 237 – Runs from Shepherd’s Bush to Hounslow.
➡️ Stop at Hounslow Bus Station, then walk (~5 min) north along Kingsley Road to the test site.

🚌 E8 – Runs between Ealing Broadway and Hounslow.
➡️ Also stop at Hounslow Bus Station for a short walk. 

🚌 H91 – Goes from Hammersmith to Hounslow West.
➡️ Alight at Gresham Road stop → walk (~15 min) southwest → onto Kingsley Road to the centre. 

💳 Bus Payment: Most London buses accept contactless card or phone tap. You can also buy tickets via TfL apps beforehand.

🚆 4. Train & Tube Options

🚆 Hounslow Train Station

📍 Address: Whitton Road, Hounslow, TW3 2DQ

• This station is about 1.4 km (~15–20 min walk) from the test centre. 

• From here, you can walk or take a bus:
  🚌 281 bus service (from B361 stop ~100 m from station) drops you at Hounslow Bus Station, then walk north to Kingsley Road. 

🚇 Hounslow East Tube Station

📍 On Piccadilly Line (London Underground)
✔️ Best station for the test centre — it’s literally across the road from the venue.
🛤️ Just exit the station and walk ~1–2 minutes north along Kingsley Road to the main entrance. 

💡 Tube travel tip: If you’re coming from central London, take the Piccadilly Line westbound to Hounslow East for the easiest access.

🏢 5. Locating the Test Centre Building

📍 Computer Learning Centre is on Kingsley Road, right next to Hounslow East tube station and close to bus stops. 

🧭 What to Look For

✔️ A medium‑sized commercial building with signage for Computer Learning Centre. 
✔️ Next to Strawberry Local convenience store — very close landmark to help you spot it. 
✔️ You’ll likely see bus stops and the tube exit just outside, making this a very well‑connected spot. 

💡 Accessibility: The building has access for wheelchair users and is easy to reach on foot once you’re near Hounslow East. 

📝 Quick Summary (Easy Checklist) ✔️

📍 Test Centre Name:
Computer Learning Centre, 65 Kingsley Road, Hounslow, TW3 1QB 🇬🇧 — next to Hounslow East tube station. 

🚗 Getting There by Car

✔️ Enter TW3 1QB into satnav
✔️ Some on‑site parking available 🅿️
✔️ Street parking on Kingsley Road — pay Mon–Sat 08:00–18:30 🅿️
✔️ Pay by cash or PayByPhone (0330‑400‑7275, ID 803001) 💳 

🚌 Bus Travel

✔️ 111 – alight at Hounslow East (across the road) 🚏
✔️ 237 or E8 – to Hounslow Bus Station + ~5 min walk 🚏
✔️ H91 – to Gresham Road + ~15 min walk 🚏 

🚆 Train & Tube

✔️ Hounslow East Tube (Piccadilly Line) — nearest (1–2 min walk) 🚇 
✔️ Hounslow Train Station — ~1.4 km + optional 281 bus 🚆🚌 

🏢 Finding the Building

✔️ Look for Computer Learning Centre signage
✔️ Next to Hounslow East station & Strawberry Local store
✔️ Easy walking route from bus stops/tube exit 🚶

⏱️ Final Tips

✔️ Arrive 15–20 min early for check‑in ⏱️
✔️ Bring the same photo ID you used to book the test 🪪 (GOV.UK)
✔️ Plan travel time — peak hours in west London can be busy 🚦