Plymouth

Detailed, step-by-step guide on how to reach the Plymouth Life in the UK Test Centre 🇬🇧 — with travel options, bus details, parking information, how to locate the building, and a Quick Summary (Easy Checklist) at the end 👇. 

📍 Life in the UK Test Centre – Plymouth

📌 Centre Name: PSI Plymouth – Life in the UK Test Centre
🏢 Address:
Cobourg House, 3rd Floor,
32 Mayflower Street,
Plymouth, PL1 1QX, UK 🇬🇧 

📞 Test Helpline:
📞 0800 015 4245 — UK Life in the UK Test support line (Mon–Fri). 

✔️ Facilities:

• ♿ Wheelchair access

• 🐶 Guide dog friendly

• ⬆️ Lifts/elevators available inside the building

Cobourg House is a large building just a short walk from Plymouth city centre. 

🚗 1. By Car – Driving & Parking 🚗

🛣️ Driving Directions

• Plymouth lies at the south-western tip of England.

• Major road A38 links directly into Plymouth from the north and bypasses around the city — follow signs toward Plymouth city centre and Mayflower Street.

🅿️ Parking – Where & How

🚗 On-street Parking
✔️ Limited spaces directly on Mayflower Street opposite Cobourg House — handy but often fills up quickly. 

📍 Mayflower House Court Car Park
✔️ Situated just behind the test centre — very convenient walk (~1-2 min).
💷 Parking is typically £1.30 per hour, payable by card (including contactless) or via RingGo service line.
⌛ Maximum stay usually 3 hours — enough for the test plus a little buffer.

💳 How to Pay:

• Tap your bank card/contactless phone at the machine,

• Or use the RingGo mobile payment app/phone service (instructions on signage). 

💡 Tip: Parking beyond 3 hours may require using a different public car park (e.g., in the city centre) and then walking or taking a bus to Mayflower Street. Check Parkopedia for more local options.

🚆 2. By Train – Rail Travel 🚆

🚉 Plymouth Train Station

📍 Main station serving the city — trains from London Paddington, Exeter, Bristol, Cornwall, and more.

Distance to Test Centre: ~650 m (~8-10 min walk). 

🚶 Walk from Train Station

1. Exit the station and turn left onto North Road East.

2. Continue south toward North Cross roundabout.

3. At the roundabout, turn left onto Cobourg Street.

4. Then turn right onto Mayflower Street — Cobourg House will be on your left.

📍 Alternatively, catch the 101 Plymouth City Centre bus directly outside the station, which stops at Mayflower Street — about 50 m from the test centre — and halves your travel time.

🚌 3. By Bus – Public Transport 🚌

Plymouth has a good network of local buses with several nearby stops within easy walking distance of the test centre. 

🚏 Closest Bus Stops (all ~5 min walk)

✔ Mayflower Street
✔ Cobourg Street
✔ Charles Street
✔ North Cross 

🚌 How to Pay on Buses
✔ Tap contactless card/phone when boarding.
✔ Some local buses also allow app ticketing.
✔ Use apps (e.g., Plymouth Citybus app or Traveline) to plan routes and find buses stopping at the above points.

🚶 From Any Stop: Walk to Mayflower Street, then directly south-west to Cobourg House — usually under 5 minutes.

🏢 4. How to Locate the Building 🏢

📍 Cobourg House is a white multi-storey building running parallel to Mayflower Street near Plymouth’s central area.

🧭 Helpful Landmarks

✔ Mayflower Street bus stops are just up the street — walk straight to Cobourg House. 
✔ It’s just south of North Cross roundabout and north of the city centre pedestrian areas. 

📌 Inside the building:

1. Use the main entrance on Mayflower Street.

2. Take the lift to the 3rd floor.

3. Follow signs for the Life in the UK Test reception / check-in area.

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

📝 Before You Go — Important Tips

✔ Arrive 15–20 minutes early for check-in.
✔ Bring the exact photo ID used to book your test (passport, BRP, etc.). (GOV.UK)
✔ Download bus or train apps ahead of time for live times.
✔ Allow extra travel time in rush hour 🌆 or bad weather ☔.

🧾 Quick Summary (Easy Checklist) ✔️

📍 Test Centre Address:
PSI Plymouth – Cobourg House, 3rd Floor,
32 Mayflower Street, Plymouth, PL1 1QX 🇬🇧 

🚗 By Car

✔ Satnav postcode PL1 1QX 🚗
✔ Limited on-street parking and Mayflower House Court car park 🅿️
✔ Pay by card/contactless or RingGo 💳

🚆 By Train

✔ Plymouth Train Station (~650 m) 🚆
✔ Walk south via North Road East → Cobourg Street → Mayflower Street 🚶
✔ Or take Bus 101 to Mayflower Street and walk ~50 m 🚌 

🚌 By Bus

✔ Stop at Mayflower Street, Cobourg Street, Charles Street, North Cross 🚏
✔ Walk ~3-5 min to test centre 🚶
✔ Tap contactless card/phone on buses 💳

🏢 Finding the Centre

✔ Look for Cobourg House sign 🏢
✔ Enter and go to 3rd floor ⬆️
✔ Follow signs for Life in the UK Test 

⏱️ Test Day Tips

✔ Arrive early ⏱️ 
✔ Bring valid photo ID 📄 (GOV.UK)
✔ Plan your travel ahead 📱