Liverpool

Detailed, step-by-step guide to help you reach the Liverpool Life in the UK Test Centre 🇬🇧 — with directions by car 🚗, bus 🚌, train 🚆, parking details 🅿️, how to locate the building 🏢, and a Quick Summary Checklist at the end 👇. 

📍 Test Centre: Address & Basics

📌 Liverpool Life in the UK Test Centre
🏢 PSI Liverpool
📍 1 Union Court, 4th Floor, Cook Street, Liverpool, L2 4SJ 🇬🇧

This building is a few minutes’ walk from several city centre bus stops and train stations — in the north-west section of Liverpool’s city centre. 

🕐 Tips Before You Travel

• Arrive at least 15–20 minutes early before your scheduled test time.

• Bring the exact ID you used when booking the test.

• Allow about 2 hours total for security, check-in, and the test itself. (GOV.UK)

🚗 1. Getting There by Car

🛣️ Driving Directions

Liverpool’s city centre is well connected by motorways:

• From M62 / M57 → follow signs toward Liverpool City Centre.

• Follow signs to A5036 The Strand and then to Cook Street — Union Court is just off Cook Street near the bus stops.

🅿️ Parking Options Nearby

There is no dedicated parking at the test centre itself, but you can park a short walk away in city centre car parks. 

📍 Recommended Car Parks (all within ~5–10 mins’ walk):

• Beetham Plaza Car Park – ~150 m west of the test centre.
  💷 Typical 2-hour cost: ~£6.50.

• Hackins Hey / Tempest Hey Car Parks – ~300 m north-east.
  💷 Typical 2-hour cost: ~£5.95.

🅿️ How to Pay for Parking

• Pay at ticket machines in the car parks (card payment usually accepted).

• Some car parks offer mobile app payment, check signs near parking bays for app details.

• Always check for signs/rates on the day as prices can change. 

🚗 Tips

• Plan to park at least 10–15 minutes’ walk from Union Court as city centre spots fill quickly.

• Use satnav with postcode L2 4SJ for best accuracy.

🚌 2. Reaching by Bus

Liverpool has a wide bus network with multiple stops near the test centre.

🚏 Best Bus Stops Nearby

Choose any of these, all within a few minutes’ walk of 1 Union Court:
🚌 North John Street
🚌 Cook Street
🚌 Castle Street
🚌 Derby Square
These stops are served by many local buses from across Liverpool and Merseyside. 

📍 How to Plan Your Bus Trip

✔️ Use Traveline North West or Google Maps to check real-time bus routes and times.
✔️ You can board buses with contactless payment (tap-in/tap-out).
✔️ Some buses allow payment on the bus, others may require an app or ticket bought in advance.

🚌 Tip: Pick a stop closest to where you’re coming from — the city centre is compact, and many buses loop through these main streets. 

🚆 3. Reaching by Train

Liverpool has excellent rail connections — great if you’re coming from another city or nearby towns.

🚉 Closest Train Stations

📍 James Street Station (Merseyrail)

• Just ~3 minutes’ walk to Cook Street and Union Court.

• Walk east on James Street → turn left onto Castle Street → continue north to Cook Street. 

📍 Liverpool Lime Street Station

• Major station with trains from across the UK.

• From here, take a Merseyrail service (West Kirby / New Brighton line) to James Street — about ~7 min total.

  • Alternatively, walk (~15–20 min) via Hood Street → Victoria Street → Cook Street. 

🎟️ Tip: Merseyrail trains are simple to use with contactless card payment or ticket — follow signs in the station for “Wirral Line / James Street”.

📍 4. Finding the Building (1 Union Court) 🏢

✔️ You’ll see Union Court as a multi-storey building on Cook Street.
✔️ Look for signage on the building entrance and the test centre info on the 4th floor.
✔️ Nearest landmarks include the busy bus stops on Cook Street and central city shops around Castle Street.

🧭 Navigation Tips

• Use Google Maps / satnav with Union Court, L2 4SJ.

• Walk from nearby stops — it’s flat and city centre so easy to navigate. 

📝 Quick Summary (Easy Checklist) ✔️

🗺️ Address:
➤ PSI Liverpool, 1 Union Court, 4th Floor, Cook Street, Liverpool, L2 4SJ

Before You Go
✔️ Test booked & ID ready
✔️ Arrive ≥15–20 min early
✔️ Check transport times

If Driving 🚗
✔️ Follow signs to city centre → Cook Street
✔️ Park at Beetham Plaza or Hackins Hey / Tempest Hey
✔️ Pay at organiser machine or app

If Taking Bus 🚌
✔️ Get off at North John Street / Cook St / Castle St / Derby Square
✔️ Walk ~2–5 mins to Union Court

If Taking Train 🚆
✔️ Closest stations: James Street (~3 mins walk) or Liverpool Lime Street
✔️ From Lime Street, use Merseyrail to James Street

On Arrival
✔️ Look for building entrance signs
✔️ Head to 4th floor for your Life in the UK test