Reading

Complete, detailed guide on how to reach the Reading Life in the UK Test Centre 🇬🇧 — including address & entrance 🗺️, travel options 🚗🚆🚌, parking 🅿️ and how to pay, how to locate the building 🏢, and a Quick Summary (Easy Checklist) at the end 👇.

📍 Life in the UK Test Centre – Reading

📌 Official Centre Name:
PSI Reading – Life in the UK Test Centre
🏢 Address: Highline, 6th Floor,
30 Greyfriars Road, Reading, RG1 1PE, UK 🇬🇧

🕐 Opening Hours: Generally Monday–Friday, around 8 am – 4 pm.

✔️ Facilities:
✔️ Wheelchair access ♿
✔️ Guide dog friendly 🐶
✔️ Lifts available ⬆️

🔑 Important: The Life in the UK testing area is on the 6th floor, and you must use the “Highline” building entrance on Garrard Street (not Greyfriars Road itself) to access the test centre inside Greyfriars House.

🚗 1. By Car 🚗

🛣️ Directions

• If driving from outside Reading, head along the A329 into the town centre — it becomes Greyfriars Road.

• From the M4 (J10/J11), follow signs to Reading town centre via the A33 then into the A329.

📍 Use RG1 1PE in your satnav/Google Maps — the Highline/Greyfriars House area is a well-mapped city-centre location.

🅿️ Parking – Where & How 🅿️

🚘 1. Reading Train Station Car Park (Best nearby option)
📍 ~300 m north of the test centre — an easy 5-6 min walk.
💷 Typical rate: ~£4.00 per hour (check signage for exact daily charges).
♿ Disabled spaces available.

💳 How to Pay:
✔️ Most car parks accept card/contactless at the machine.
✔️ Some also let you pay by app/phone service (e.g., APOCOA customer service) — check the pay station signs.

🚗 2. On-Street Parking on Greyfriars Road
✔️ Limited on-street parking exists — but availability is not guaranteed on test day, especially mornings.

📍 Tip: Arrive early (30–45 min before your test) to secure parking — Reading town centre can be busy on weekdays.

🚆 2. By Train 🚆

🚉 Nearest Station: Reading Train Station — a major rail hub with frequent services from London Paddington, Oxford, Bristol, Southampton, Birmingham, and more.

📏 Distance to Test Centre: ~300 m (~4–6 min walk) — very convenient.

🚶 Walking from the Train Station

1. Exit the station onto Station Road / Blagrave Street.

2. Walk south toward Greyfriars Road.

3. Turn left onto Greyfriars Road and continue to the Highline/Greyfriars House entrance on Garrard Street for the test centre.

🚆 Tip: Train travel is often the most reliable — Reading is a major interchange with frequent trains from around the UK.

🚌 3. By Bus 🚌

Reading’s local bus network serves numerous routes that stop within a short walk (about 2–5 min) of the test centre.

🚏 Best Bus Stop Options

✔ Greyfriars Road
✔ Friar Street
✔ West Street
✔ Cheapside
(All are around a 2–5 minute walk to Highline/Greyfriars House.)

🚌 How to Pay for Bus
✔️ Most services accept contactless card/phone tap 💳
✔️ Some operators also allow tickets via mobile apps.

📍 Walking from Stops:
From any of these stops, walk toward Greyfriars Road / Garrard Street and follow signage to the Highline entrance.

🏢 4. Locating the Test Centre Building 🏢

📍 Greyfriars House (Highline) is part of a modern office building just north of Reading town centre.

🔎 Where To Enter

✔️ Don’t enter from Greyfriars Road itself — find the Highline entrance on Garrard Street (side/adjacent street).
✔️ After entering, take the lift to the 6th floor where the Life in the UK Test reception and waiting area are located.

🧠 Landmarks Nearby
• Reading Train Station: about a 5-minute walk north.
• Central bus stops on Friar Street/West Street: a few minutes’ walk.

♿ Accessibility: Wheelchair access and guide dog facilities are available at the venue.

📝 Tips Before You Travel

✔️ Arrive 15–20 min early before your test time — staff may begin check-in earlier.
✔️ Bring the same valid photo ID used when booking (passport, BRP, etc.) — required for identity checks.(GOV.UK)
✔️ If driving, give yourself extra time for parking 🅿️ — town centre spaces can fill early.
✔️ Plan your transport on the day via live train/bus apps for up-to-date times.

🧾 Quick Summary (Easy Checklist) ✔️

📍 Test Centre Address:
PSI Reading – Highline, 6th Floor, 30 Greyfriars Road, Reading, RG1 1PE 🇬🇧

🚗 By Car

✔ Satnav: RG1 1PE 🚗
✔ Best parking: Reading Train Station Car Park (~300 m) 🅿️
✔ Pay by card/contactless or app 💳
✔ On-street limited parking available but not guaranteed

🚆 By Train

✔ Exit Reading Train Station 🚆
✔ Walk ~5 min to Greyfriars Road / Garrard Street 🚶

🚌 By Bus

✔ Use stops: Greyfriars Road, Friar Street, West Street, Cheapside 🚏
✔ Walk ~2–5 min to test centre 🚶

🏢 Finding the Centre

✔ Enter via Highline entrance on Garrard Street 🏢
✔ Lift to 6th floor ⬆️
✔ Wheelchair & guide dog friendly ♿🐶

⏱️ Test Day Tips

✔ Arrive 15–20 min early ⏱️
✔ Bring valid photo ID 📄
✔ Allow extra time for travel 🚦