Oxford

Complete, detailed guide on how to reach the Oxford Life in the UK Test Centre 🇬🇧 — with step-by-step directions by car 🚗, bus 🚌, and train 🚆, parking 🅿️ options and how to pay, how to find the building 🏢, and a Quick Summary (Easy Checklist) at the end 👇. 

📍 Life in the UK Test Centre – Oxford

📌 Centre Name:
PSI Oxford – Life in the UK Test Centre
🏢 Address:
Unit A, Watlington House,
Watlington Road, Oxford, OX4 6NF, UK 

📞 Official Test Helpline:
📞 0800 015 4245 (Mon–Fri, daytime) 

🦽 Facilities:
✔️ Wheelchair access
✔️ Guide dog friendly
✔️ Accessible lift inside building 

📍 Note: The centre is a bit south-east of Oxford city centre — not right in the centre itself. 

🚗 1. By Car (Driving 🚗)

📍 Directions

• Oxford is well connected via the M40 motorway to the east and the A40 from the west.

• Visitors from north/south can use the A34 to link up with Watlington Road.

• Use OX4 6NF in your satnav / Google Maps to get to Watlington House on Watlington Road. 

🅿️ Parking 🅿️

❗ Important: Parking directly at the test centre is very limited or unavailable, so you should plan to use nearby public parking or park-and-ride options. 

📍 Nearest Parking Options

🅿️ Templar’s Square Shopping Centre Car Park
📍 About 1.7 km (approx 25 min walk) from the test centre.
💡 From here you can:

• Walk southeast along Watlington Road (B480) to reach Watlington House (takes ~25 min), OR

• Take the bus 11 City (Watlington) from Templar’s Square bus stop to LIDL stop, right next to the test centre — this cuts ~20 min off the walk. 

💳 How to pay:
✔️ At the shopping centre parking machine — usually card / cash accepted.
✔️ Check signs on arrival for exact charges and payment apps (Parkopedia or RingGo). 

🅿️ Alternative Parking Ideas

🪪 There’s limited on-street parking closer to the venue — but availability isn’t guaranteed on test day. Plan to use the Templar’s Square option or a park-and-ride (see section below) if driving direct to the test centre.

🚌 2. By Bus (Public Transport 🚌)

Public buses are one of the most reliable ways to get to the test centre from Oxford city and surrounding areas. 

🚏 Nearest Bus Stops (All within ~4 min walk)

✔️ LIDL – closest stop (beside a supermarket)
✔️ Bullnose Morris – near junction with Watlington Road
✔️ Car Factory Gate – close walk southeast to Watlington House 

🚍 Typical Bus Routes Serving That Area
Local buses from Oxford city centre toward Watlington generally stop at these nearby points — exact numbers vary depending on your start location. Use the Oxfordshire County Council or Oxford Bus Company journey planner to find the best one for your route. 

💳 How to pay on Oxford buses:
✔️ Contactless card/phone tap on boarding 💳
✔️ Buy a ticket on the bus or via bus operator app where available.

🚶 Walk from bus stop to test centre:
From any of the stops above, walk southeast along Watlington Road — the entrance to Watlington House will be on your left (next to LIDL supermarket).

🚆 3. By Train (Rail 🚆)

🚉 Nearest Train Station — Oxford Train Station

📍 Located on Park End Street (north-west Oxford). 

🛤️ Distance to Test Centre:
🚶 Walking would be nearly 1.5–2 hours — not advisable. 

🚍 Train + Bus Option (Recommended)

1. From the station, walk to the bus stop outside (Station Road / Queen Street).

2. Take the 280 Sapphire (Aylesbury) bus to Speedwell Street.

3. Walk down St. Aldates (A420) briefly to Police Station bus stop.

4. From there, take the 11X City (Crowley) bus to Car Factory Gate.

5. Walk southeast to Watlington House on Watlington Road. 

🕒 Total travel time: ≈25–30 min (train + bus + walk). 

💡 Tip: Check Great Western Railway or your train operator for live train times and apps before you travel.

🏢 4. How to Locate the Building 🏢

📍 Watlington House on Watlington Road is a light commercial building among local shops and businesses in the southeastern suburbs of Oxford.

🧭 Finding it on foot

✔️ From LIDL bus stop, walk southeast along the pavement of Watlington Road — the building will be immediately next to the LIDL supermarket. 

🛗 Inside the Building

✔️ Enter via the main door of Watlington House.
✔️ Lift/elevator available if your test is on an upper floor.
✔️ Follow internal signs or ask staff for Life in the UK Test reception.

🦽 Accessibility: Wheelchair access and support for guide dogs are provided. 

📝 Tips Before You Go

✔️ Arrive 15–20 minutes early — for check-in and ID check. 
✔️ Bring the same valid photo ID you used to book (passport, BRP, etc.). (GOV.UK)
✔️ If driving, arrive 30 min early to find parking.
✔️ Plan bus connections with apps or Google Maps before departure.

📌 Quick Summary (Easy Checklist) ✔️

📍 Test Centre:
PSI Oxford – Unit A, Watlington House, Watlington Road, Oxford, OX4 6NF 🇬🇧

🚗 By Car

✔️ Enter OX4 6NF into GPS
✔️ Limited on-site parking (rare)
✔️ Best option: Templar’s Square Shopping Centre Car Park (~1.7 km) 🅿️
✔️ From there, bus 11 City (Watlington) or walk (~25 min)

🚌 By Bus

✔️ Get off at LIDL, Bullnose Morris, or Car Factory Gate 🚏
✔️ Walk ~3–4 min to Watlington House 🚶
✔️ Pay by contactless card/phone on bus

🚆 By Train

✔️ Oxford Train Station → bus connections: 280 Sapphire → 11X City 🚍
✔️ Short walk from Car Factory Gate bus stop 🚶

🏢 Finding the Centre

✔️ Look for Watlington House sign 🏢
✔️ Next to LIDL on Watlington Road
✔️ Ask for Life in the UK Test reception inside

⏱️ Test Day Tips

✔️ Arrive 15–20 min early ⏰
✔️ Bring photo ID used for booking 📄
✔️ Plan transport ahead of time 🗺️