Iranian Association

Step‑by‑step travel guide on how to reach the Iranian Association Life in the UK Test Centre in London (Hammersmith) 🇬🇧 — with transport options 🚗🚌🚆, parking 🅿️ & payment, how to locate the building 🏢, and a Quick Summary (Easy Checklist) at the end 👇. 

📍 Life in the UK Test Centre — Iranian Association, London

📌 Test Centre Name:
Iranian Association – Life in the UK Test Centre
🏢 Address: 222 King Street, Hammersmith, London, W6 0RA, UK 🇬🇧 

🛠️ This centre hosts the official Life in the UK test and offers parking at the building, accessible facilities, and helpful staff. 

🚗 1. By Car – Driving Directions & Parking 🚗

📍 Driving Directions

• The test centre sits in Hammersmith in west London, right off the A4 (King Street), which connects to the M4 motorway from the west. 

• If you’re approaching from central London, head west along the A4/King Street toward Hammersmith. 

• If you’re coming via the M4, exit toward Hammersmith and follow signs to the A4/King Street area. 

🅿️ Parking — Where & How

🚘 On‑Site Parking:
✔️ Parking is available at the Iranian Association building itself, but spaces can be limited.

📍 Nearby Parking Options:
1️⃣ Premier Inn Car Park (closest)

• ~100 m west of the test centre.

• Issues 24‑hour tickets only (~£20) — not very cost‑effective for a test day. 

2️⃣ Kings Mall Car Park (good alternative)

• ~1 km walk from the test centre.

• Two‑hour ticket ~£3.00 — usually enough time for the test and return.

• Walk west on the A315 → left onto Dalling Road → south → right onto King Street to reach the venue. 

💳 How to Pay for Parking
✔️ At pay machines using card/cash (where available)
✔️ Some car parks may offer app payments (e.g., RingGo) — check signs on arrival.

🚆 2. By Train 🚆

🚉 Nearest Overground Stations

✔️ Shepherd’s Bush Station (Overground) — about 3 km from the test centre.
✔️ Kensington Olympia Station (Overground) — similar distance. 

👉 From Shepherd’s Bush:

• Take the 237 (Hounslow West) bus from outside Shepherd’s Bush Bus Station to Stamford Brook Station stop (≈650 m from the centre).

• Walk south on Goldhawk Road (A402), then turn left onto King Street and continue to 222 King Street. 

💡 Train Tips:
✔️ These stations are connected to London’s main rail network — perfect if arriving from outside London.
✔️ Bus integration from the stations makes onward travel easy.

🚌 3. By Bus 🚌

London has an extensive bus network — several routes stop near the test centre: 

🚏 Nearest Bus Stops

✔️ Dalling Road Stop – served by buses 110, 190, 267, H91 
✔️ Ravenscourt Park Stop – same routes, short walk 
✔️ Hammersmith Town Hall Stop – also close and easy to walk to the venue.

🚌 Bus Routes Nearby

• 🚌 110 – Between Hammersmith and Ealing Hospital / Greenford

• 🚌 190 – From Roehampton to Heathrow/Brentford

• 🚌 267 – Hammersmith ↔ Greenford

• 🚌 H91 – Hammersmith ↔ Westfield/Acton
  (Note: exact buses depend on your starting point — check TfL journey planner) 

💳 How to Pay for Bus
✔️ London buses accept contactless card/phone tap 💳
✔️ Oyster cards also work well for frequent trips.
✔️ Some apps let you plan and pay ahead of time.

🚶 From Stops to Centre:

• All the above stops are within ~3–8 minutes’ walk of 222 King Street — follow local signs or Google Maps toward the test centre.

🚇 4. By Tube (Underground) 🚇

🚉 Closest Tube Stations

🚇 Ravenscourt Park Tube Station (District Line) – closest to the venue:

• Exit the station, turn into Ravenscourt Road, walk south toward King Street — the test centre (222 King Street) will be on your left‑hand side. 

🚇 Hammersmith Tube Station (District, Piccadilly, Hammersmith & City Lines) – about 10‑minute walk:

• Exit the station → cross the street → walk along King Street until you reach 222 on the right.

⚠️ Tube Tips:
✔️ If coming from central London, take the District Line to Ravenscourt Park — quickest access.
✔️ If using the Piccadilly Line, Hammersmith is best and then a short walk.

🏢 5. Locating the Iranian Association Building 🏢

📍 The centre is in a white office‑style building at 222 King Street between Lilly’s Nails and Bombay Chow Indian Restaurant — a noticeable location in Hammersmith. 

🧭 Finding Tips

✔️ Look for “Iranian Association” signage on the building facade near the entrance. 
✔️ The reception will direct you to the Life in the UK testing area. 
✔️ The building has parking and accessible entry. 

💡 Quick Tips Before You Travel

✔️ Arrive 15–20 mins early ⏱️
✔️ Bring the same photo ID used for your test booking 📄 (passport/BRP) (GOV.UK)
✔️ Check bus/Tube timetables before departure 📱
✔️ Give extra time for central London traffic or busy public transport 🚦

📝 Quick Summary (Easy Checklist) ✔️

📍 Address:
📌 Iranian Association – Life in the UK Test Centre
222 King Street, Hammersmith, London, W6 0RA 🇬🇧 

🚗 If Driving

✔️ Enter W6 0RA in satnav 🚗
✔️ On‑site parking available 🅿️
✔️ Alternatives:
 • Premier Inn Car Park (~100 m)
 • Kings Mall Car Park (~1 km, £3 for ~2 hrs) 💷 

🚌 If Taking Bus

✔️ Use stops: Dalling Road, Ravenscourt Park, Hammersmith Town Hall 🚏
✔️ Routes include 110, 190, 267, H91 (use TfL planner) 
✔️ Pay with contactless / Oyster 💳

🚇 If Taking Tube

✔️ Ravenscourt Park (District Line) — closest 🚇 
✔️ Hammersmith (District, Piccadilly, H&C Lines) — ~10 min walk 🚇 

🏢 Finding the Centre

✔️ Look for 222 King Street sign 🏢
✔️ Walk from local stops (short distances) 🚶
✔️ Accessible entry & on‑site parking available 

⏱️ Test Day Tips

✔️ Reach ~15–20 min early
✔️ Bring photo ID used to book test 📄 (GOV.UK)
✔️ Plan transport/parking ahead of time 🧠