Luton

Detailed, easy‑to‑follow travel guide on how to reach the Luton Life in the UK Test Centre 🇬🇧 — with directions 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 – Luton

📌 Official Test Centre Name:
Community Training Portal Luton – Life in the UK Test Centre
🏢 Address: 378 Leagrave Road, Luton, LU3 1RG, UK 🇬🇧

➡️ It’s in the north‑western part of Luton, just off Leagrave Road, next to Lucky House Chinese Restaurant.

📞 Test Helpline: 0800 0155 4245 (official UK test support)

⏱️ Opening Hours:
• Monday: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
• Tuesday–Friday: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
• Saturday & Sunday: Closed 

🚗 1. By Car (Driving & Parking 🚗)

🛣️ Driving Directions

Luton is easily accessible via the M1 motorway (Junction 11) or the A6 road.

• From M1 South: Exit at J11, follow Dunstable Road/A5 into Luton → turn right onto Leagrave Road.

• From M1 North: Same exit and route via A5 and Leagrave Road.

➡️ Use LU3 1RG in your satnav or Google Maps for precise routing.

🅿️ Parking 🅿️

Parking near the test centre itself is limited and not guaranteed — so plan ahead.

🅿️ 1. On‑Site Parking

🚗 There is some limited on‑site parking at the test centre building, but spaces are not guaranteed and often filled early.

🅿️ 2. Nearby Public Car Parks

Most nearby council car parks (Beech Hill and Birch Link) allow only 2‑hour stay, which is not enough for taking a test (you’ll need ~2–3 hours).

📍 Best Long‑Stay Alternative:

• Crawley Road Car Park — about 2.5 km away.

  • Walk (~30 min) or use a bus to reach the test centre from here.

  • From Crawley Road Car Park, walk up Crawley Road → turn left onto Moor Street → turn right onto Kenilworth Road → you can catch Bus 27 Marsh Farm to the test site.

💳 Parking Payment:
✔️ Pay at machines (often card/cash) or use mobile apps where shown on the sign.
✔️ Always check local signs for exact charges and restrictions on arrival.

🚌 2. By Bus (Public Transport 🚌)

🚍 Bus Routes Near the Test Centre

✔️ Bus 27 – Marsh Farm service — the main bus that goes right past the test venue.
→ Stop: Millfield Road — about 20 m from the test centre entrance.

📍 Alternative Bus Stops (if using other local buses):
✔️ Tudor Road — ~8–10 min walk south of the centre.
✔️ Saxon Road — also ~8–10 min walk south.

💳 Bus Payment Tips:
✔️ Use contactless card/phone tap on most services.
✔️ Use mobile ticket apps if available for your route.

🚶 From Bus Stop to Test Centre:

• From Millfield Road bus stop → walk ~20 m north to the building on Leagrave Road.

🚆 3. By Train (Rail Travel 🚆)

🚉 Nearest Train Station: Luton Train Station

📍 Luton Station, Station Road, Luton, LU1 2L — about 2.5 km (~30 min walk) from the test centre.

👣 Walking Option:

• From the station, walk northwest through Bury Park → join Leagrave Road → continue to 378 Leagrave Road. This is a fairly long walk (~30 min) and not ideal with luggage or on test day.

🚌 Train + Bus:

• From the train station, walk to Silver Street bus stop (near Luton Mall) — about 8 min.

• Take Bus 27 Marsh Farm from Silver Street to Millfield Road stop — then walk ~20 m to the test centre.

🚆 Train Tips:
✔️ Luton Station receives frequent services on the Thameslink and East Midlands Railway lines from London, Bedford, and beyond. Check live times via National Rail.

🏢 4. Locating the Test Centre Building 🏢

📍 Look for:
✔️ A building on Leagrave Road labelled Community Training Portal Luton (Life in the UK Test Centre).
✔️ Next door to Lucky House Chinese restaurant — a useful landmark if you’re walking in.

🔎 Inside the Building:
👉 Enter through the main door on Leagrave Road.
👉 Follow signs to the test reception area.
👉 You may be asked to check in with your photo ID (passport, BRP, or other accepted ID).

🦽 Accessibility:
✔️ Centre is guide‑dog friendly and has accessible facilities.

💡 Tips Before You Go

✔️ Arrive ~15–20 min early for test check‑in.
✔️ Bring the exact photo ID used to book your test (passport, BRP, etc.).(GOV.UK)
✔️ If coming by car, allow extra time for parking and walking.
✔️ Plan your bus or train schedule ahead using Google Maps or local transit apps.

✅ Quick Summary (Easy Checklist) ✔️

📍 Test Centre:
Community Training Portal Luton, 378 Leagrave Road, Luton, LU3 1RG 🇬🇧

🚗 By Car

✔️ Set postcode LU3 1RG in satnav 🚗
✔️ Limited on‑site parking 🅿️
✔️ Best long‑stay option: Crawley Road Car Park (~2.5 km) 🅿️
✔️ Walk or take Bus 27 from Kenilworth Road to test centre 🚌

🚌 By Bus

✔️ Main route: Bus 27 Marsh Farm 🚌
✔️ Get off at Millfield Road (20 m walk) 🏃‍♂️
✔️ Alternatives: Tudor Road / Saxon Road (~8–10 min walk)

🚆 By Train

✔️ Luton Station → Silver Street stop (~8 min walk) 🚶
✔️ Then Bus 27 to Millfield Road 🚌

🏢 Finding the Centre

✔️ Look for sign Community Training Portal Luton 📍
✔️ Next to Lucky House Chinese restaurant 🥢
✔️ Accessible facilities & guide‑dog friendly 🐶♿

⏱️ Test Day Tips

✔️ Arrive 15‑20 min early ⏱️
✔️ Bring photo ID used to book 📄(GOV.UK)
✔️ Allow extra travel time 🚦