Lewisham

Complete, step‑by‑step travel guide on how to reach the Lewisham Life in the UK Test Centre 🇬🇧 — including address & location, how to get there by car 🚗, bus 🚌, and train 🚆, parking 🅿️ and how to pay, how to find the building 🏢, and a Quick Summary (Easy Checklist) at the end 👇.

📍 Life in the UK Test Centre – Lewisham

📌 Test Centre Name:
PDA (Training) Ltd Lewisham — Life in the UK Test Centre
🏢 Address: 107–109 Lewisham High Street, Lewisham, Greater London, SE13 6AT, UK 🇬🇧

📞 Test Helpline: You can contact the main UK Life in the UK Test support line at 0800 015 4245 (Mon–Fri). 

🕐 Typical Opening Hours:
Monday–Saturday (varies by centre but generally around 8:45 am–5 pm) — closed Sundays. 

📍 The centre is located on Lewisham High Street, in a central town‑centre area with shops and transit nearby. 

🚗 1. Getting There by Car 🚗

🛣️ Driving Directions

Lewisham is in southeast London, easily accessed from the A20. Head toward the town centre (follow signs for Lewisham/High Street) and use a satnav with postcode SE13 6AT for best results. 

🅿️ Parking Options 🅿️

There’s very limited on‑site parking at the test centre itself, so most people use nearby public car parks:

📍 Lewisham Shopping Centre Car Park

• 🅿️ Large car park (~800+ spaces) — usually the easiest choice.

• 💷 Typical charges (Mon–Fri):

  • 1 hr ≈ £1.40

  • 2 hrs ≈ £2.80

  • 6 hrs ≈ £5

  • 7 hrs ≈ £8

• 🗓️ Saturday: flat £2 all day

• 🕐 Times: 05:30–20:00 (Mon–Sat), 10:00–17:00 (Sun)

• 💳 Pay by cash or card (contactless) — this car park also offers disabled bays and EV charging points.

🚶 Walk to Test Centre from Parking (≈300 m):

1. Exit the car park onto Lewisham High Street.

2. Turn right and walk about 100 m.

3. Turn right onto Lewisham High Street slip road — the test centre will be on your left. 

💡 Parking Tips
✔️ Arrive early on test day — central Lewisham parking fills fast.
✔️ Always check signs for time limits and payment methods on the day. 

🚌 2. By Bus 🚌

Lewisham has an extensive London bus network, and several buses stop very close to the test centre on Lewisham High Street or nearby:

🚏 Key Bus Services & Stops

• 🚌 108: Runs between Stratford and Lewisham — get off at Lewisham Clock Tower stop.

• 🚌 136: Connects Elephant & Castle and Chinbrook — also alight at Lewisham Clock Tower.

• 🚌 P4: Connects Brixton and Lewisham — alight at Lewisham Centre stop (just south of the venue). 

🚶 Walking from Bus Stops

• From Lewisham Clock Tower, it’s about a 1‑2 minute walk — turn right on Lewisham High Street slip road toward the test centre.

• From Lewisham Centre, it’s about 100–200 m north on Lewisham High Street.

💳 Bus Payment
✔️ London buses accept contactless card/phone tap
✔️ Oyster cards also work for travel across London buses.
✔️ If you plan multiple journeys, a day cap applies with contactless/Oyster payments.

🚆 3. By Train 🚆

🚉 Nearest Train Station

Lewisham Station — served by London Overground and DLR (Docklands Light Railway) services. 

📍 Station Address:
Lewisham Station, Loampit Vale, Lewisham, SE13 7RY.

🚶 Walking from Lewisham Station (≈7 min)

1. Exit the station and head south on A20 toward the Lewisham Clock Tower.

2. Continue toward the tower, then turn right onto Lewisham High Street slip road.

3. The test centre is on the left — a short and straightforward walk. 

💡 Train Tips
✔️ Overground & DLR services make Lewisham easy to reach from many parts of Greater London (e.g., Stratford, Canary Wharf).
✔️ If coming from outside London, interchange at major stations like London Bridge or Canada Water for Overground/DLR connections to Lewisham.

🏢 4. Finding the Test Centre Building 🏢

📍 Look for:
✔️ “PDA (Training) Ltd Lewisham” signage on the building at 107–109 Lewisham High Street. 
✔️ The entrance numbers 107–109 are prominently displayed. 
✔️ The centre is in a town‑centre area with shops and pedestrian access. 

🧠 On Arrival
✔️ Enter the building and follow signs to the Life in the UK Test reception.
✔️ Bring your photo ID (passport, BRP, or other accepted document) — the same one used to book the test. (GOV.UK)
✔️ Arrive at least 15–20 minutes early to allow for check‑in. (General Life in the UK test guidance)

📝 Tips Before You Travel

✔️ Plan your route ahead — London transport can be busy 🚦
✔️ If driving, allow extra time for finding parking 🅿️
✔️ Always check bus/train schedules before departure 🗺️
✔️ Bring the exact photo ID used to book your test 📄 (GOV.UK)

✅ Quick Summary (Easy Checklist)

📍 Test Centre Address:
🧑‍🎓 PDA (Training) Ltd Lewisham
107–109 Lewisham High Street, Lewisham, Greater London, SE13 6AT 🇬🇧 

🚗 By Car

✔️ Enter SE13 6AT in satnav
✔️ Park at Lewisham Shopping Centre 🅿️
✔️ Walk ~300 m to test centre 🚶
✔️ Pay cash or card (contactless) 💳 

🚌 By Bus

✔️ Bus numbers: 108, 136, P4 🚍
✔️ Stops: Lewisham Clock Tower & Lewisham Centre
✔️ Walk ~1–3 min to venue 🚶 

🚆 By Train

✔️ Lewisham Station (Overground/DLR) 🚆
✔️ Walk ~7 min south toward Lewisham High Street 🚶 

🏢 Finding the Building

✔️ Look for 107–109 Lewisham High Street 🏢
✔️ Follow signs to test reception 📍

⏱️ Test Day Tips

✔️ Arrive 15–20 min early ⏱️
✔️ Bring photo ID used for booking 📄 
✔️ Allow extra time for London traffic/public transport 🚦