Milton Keynes

Complete and detailed guide on how to get to the MTS Milton Keynes — the Life in the UK Test Centre in Milton Keynes 🏙️ — including how to reach it by car, bus, train, where to park, how to find the actual building, and a quick easy checklist at the end. 

📍 Test Centre Name & Address

MTS Milton Keynes – Life in the UK Test Centre
📍 Gloucester House, MTS Ground Floor,
399 Silbury Boulevard,
Milton Keynes, MK9 2AH, UK 🇬🇧

🚗 1. Getting There by Car

📍 Directions

• If coming from M1 motorway, exit Junction 14 → follow signs for Central Milton Keynes (City Centre) → onto H6 Childs Way → turn onto Silbury Boulevard. 

• From the A5 road, take exit towards Milton Keynes Central → onto H5 Portway → then onto Silbury Boulevard.

🚘 Parking Options

✅ On-site / Nearby Parking:
There are parking spaces right outside Gloucester House and nearby buildings — so you can usually park close to the test centre itself. 

🅿️ City Centre Parking:
Milton Keynes city centre offers lots of parking spaces — you can park in public car parks or on-street bays and walk (~5–15 mins) to the centre.

💷 Parking Payment

Milton Keynes parking works like this:

• On-street and council car parks are typically paid ⚠️ — you’ll see colour-coded bays:

  • Purple: Lower tariff

  • Red: Higher tariff

• Pay by card or mobile (cashLESS) 📱💳

• Use parking machines near the bays or mobile apps compatible with Milton Keynes parking. 

🚌 2. Reaching by Bus (Public Transport)

MK has a wide bus network with stops near the test centre. (Milton Keynes City Council)

🚌 Main Bus Hub: The Point Bus Station

• Most local buses from across Milton Keynes go here.

• From here it’s about a 15-minute walk to Gloucester House. 

👉 Alternatively:

• Take Bus 6 (Sapphire – Wolverton) from The Point to Central Business Exchange stop.

• From Central Business Exchange, it’s a short walk (~7–10 mins) north to Gloucester House along Silbury Boulevard / Upper Fifth Street.

⚠️ Not all bus services drop right outside the test centre — some require a short walk.

📍 Local Bus Payment

Bus tickets are usually bought:
✔️ From the driver (contactless / cash where accepted)
✔️ Via the local bus operator app
✔️ Day tickets or return tickets if available

💰 Fares vary depending on route & operator (Arriva, Stagecoach, MK Connect etc.). (Milton Keynes City Council)

🚆 3. By Train

🎟️ Milton Keynes Central Station is the main train station — with frequent services from London Euston, Birmingham, Manchester, and more. (Milton Keynes City Council)

🚶 Walking Option

• From Milton Keynes Central, it’s ~1.0–1.3 km 🚶‍♂️ walk east along Elder Gate → Silbury Boulevard to reach the test centre (about 15–20 minutes).

🚌 Bus from Station

• Buses also run from the station area (bus stops Y1–Y6) into the city and near The Point — connect to Bus 6 or walk from there. 

📍 4. Finding the Building (Gloucester House) 📌

🏢 Gloucester House is a white-brick building on Silbury Boulevard, near the central part of Milton Keynes city centre. 

🛑 Look for:
✔️ Red railings and an entrance shelter at ground floor level
✔️ Signage for MTS / Test Centre near the entrance
✔️ Often close to other offices on Silbury Boulevard — use Google Maps / SatNav with postcode MK9 2AH for accuracy.

🅿️ 5. Quick Parking Tips

📌 Nearest paid parking spots:
✔️ City centre surface car parks
✔️ Multi-storey car parks near Centre:MK / Midsummer Place (short walk)
✔️ On-street bays — check colour coding & pay via machine or app

🚗 Tip: Arrive earlier to secure parking and avoid last-minute stress 🚦

📝 Quick Summary Checklist (Easy!)

✔️ Address: Gloucester House, 399 Silbury Boulevard, Milton Keynes, MK9 2AH
✔️ Leave plenty of time — arrive ≥ 15–20 mins early ⏱️
✔️ By Car: Use SatNav postcode MK9 2AH 📍
✔️ Parking: On-site or nearby paid parking; pay by card/app 📱💳 
✔️ By Bus:

• Go to The Point 🚌

• Optional: Bus 6 → get off at Central Business Exchange 🚏 
  ✔️ By Train: Arrive at Milton Keynes Central 🚆 → walk or catch a bus (Milton Keynes City Council)
  ✔️ Walking: From city centre bus stops → ~10-15 mins 🚶‍♀️
  ✔️ Look for Gloucester House signage at arrival 🏢