Stratford

Complete, detailed travel guide on how to reach the Stratford Life in the UK Test Centre 🇬🇧 — including address & locating the building, how to get there by car 🚗, bus 🚌, train 🚆, and Tube 🚇, where to park 🅿️ and how to pay, building location details 🏢, and a Quick Summary (Easy Checklist) at the end 👇.

📍 Life in the UK Test Centre – Stratford (London)

📌 Centre Name:
PSI Stratford – Life in the UK Test Centre

🏢 Address:
Boardman House, 2nd Floor,
64 Broadway, Stratford,
London, E15 1NT, UK 🇬🇧 

📞 Test Helpline:
0800 015 4245 (official Life in the UK test support)

🦽 Facilities:
✔️ Wheelchair access
✔️ Lift/elevator access
✔️ Level 2 venue in a multi-office building 

Stratford is a major transport hub in east London — easy to reach from central London and beyond.

🚗 1. By Car (Driving & Parking 🚗)

🛣️ Route

Stratford is reachable via the M25 and M11, then into east London. Once in Stratford, head for Westfield Stratford City / Stratford Shopping Centre and Broadway — Boardman House is just off Broadway. 

📍 Put E15 1NT into your GPS or map app for precise navigation. 

🅿️ Parking — Where & How 🅿️

Parking around Stratford is paid and busy, but there are good options close to the test centre:

📍 Stratford Shopping Centre Multi-Story Car Park

• Open daily

• 💷 Approx: £2.30 (1 hr), £4.60 (2 hr), £5.80 (3 hr), £9.20 (4 hr); overnight ~£1.20; 24 hr ~£28.80

• A short walk (~650 m) around the western side of the shopping centre to Boardman House.

📍 Westfield Stratford City Car Park

• Slightly larger and modern

• 💷 Approx: £3 (1 hr), £6 (2 hr), up to £8 for 14 hrs

• Walk ~1 km southeast or jump on Bus 241 toward Stratford Broadway stop (~2 min walk). 

💳 Payment: Usually card/contactless or app (e.g., RingGo) — check onsite signs. Disabled spaces typically available. 

🅿️ Tip: Arrive 30–45 min early if driving — Stratford’s city centre parking fills up quickly.

🚆 2. By Train / London Overground 🚆

🚉 Stratford Station is the closest major rail hub (all services listed below are walking distance):

✔ Stratford Rail & Underground Station (Station Street) — ~10–13 min walk to Boardman House. (Moovit)
✔ Stratford International Station (International Way) — slightly further north; walk or catch a local bus to Broadway. 

Routes serving Stratford Station:

• London Overground

• National Rail from across the UK

• Tube: Central & Jubilee Lines

• DLR (Docklands Light Railway) 

🗺️ Walk from Stratford Train/Tube:
Exit the station and head toward the Stratford Shopping Centre / Broadway area, then walk around the west side of the shopping centre toward Boardman House at 64 Broadway. 

🚌 3. By Bus 🚌

Stratford has an extensive bus network with stops right near the test centre:

📍 Nearest bus stops (~2–5 min walk): 

• Stratford Centre / Moorfields Eye Hosp

• Stratford Broadway

• Stratford Bus Station

• Stratford Library

• Salway Place

🚌 Popular Bus Routes: 

• 25: Central London ↔ Ilford — stop at Stratford Centre (very close).

• 308: Lower Clapton ↔ Wanstead — also at Stratford Centre.

• 86, 104, 238, 241, 276, 257 and many other TfL bus services stop around Stratford. 

💳 Payment:
✔ Tap contactless card/phone on boarding (Oyster cards accepted on buses). (Moovit)

📍 After alighting, walk a short distance to Boardman House on Broadway (look for the building entrance). 

🚇 4. By Tube / DLR 🚇

Stratford has fantastic underground and light rail connections:

✔ Central Line — direct from many parts of London.
✔ Jubilee Line — connects with Canary Wharf, Westminster, etc.
✔ DLR — links to Canary Wharf & East London.

🚶 From exit signs for Broadway/Stratford Centre bus stops, follow maps or local signs toward Boardman House, 64 Broadway, where the test centre is located. 

🏢 5. Locating Boardman House 🏢

📍 Boardman House is a multi-office building on Broadway in Stratford. 

🧭 Steps to Find It

✔ Aim for the area around Stratford Shopping Centre (near the junction of Broadway). 
✔ Walk along Broadway — Boardman House will be on your left as you head toward the commercial area. 
✔ Enter the main doors and take the lift to the 2nd floor for PSI reception.

📌 Nearby Landmarks:

• Stratford Centre & Westfield Stratford City

• Stratford Bus & Train Stations

• Stratford Broadway bus stops

🦽 Accessibility: Wheelchair access and lifts are provided inside. 

📝 Tips Before Your Test

✔ Arrive 20–30 minutes early for check-in and ID verification. 
✔ Bring the same photo ID you used for booking (passport, BRP, etc.). (GOV.UK)
✔ Plan your travel with TfL apps or Google Maps for live bus/train times.
✔ If driving, allow extra time for walking from car parks in busy Stratford.

🧾 Quick Summary (Easy Checklist) ✔️

📍 Test Centre:
🧑‍🎓 PSI Stratford – Boardman House, 2nd Floor, 64 Broadway, Stratford, London, E15 1NT 🇬🇧 

🚗 By Car

✔ Use E15 1NT in satnav 🚗
✔ Stratford Shopping Centre Multi-Story 🅿️
✔ Westfield Stratford City Car Park 🅿️ (bus from Montfichet Road if needed)
✔ Pay by card/contactless/app 💳 

🚆 By Train

✔ Stratford Station — ~10–13 min walk 🚶 
✔ Stratford International — further north (walk or bus) 

🚌 By Bus

✔ Stops: Stratford Centre, Stratford Broadway, Stratford Bus Station 🚏 (Moovit)
✔ Routes: 25, 308, 86, 104, 238, 241, 276, 257, etc.
✔ Tap contactless/Oyster 💳 

🚇 By Tube/DLR

✔ Central Line 🚇
✔ Jubilee Line 🚇
✔ DLR 🚇 (all to Stratford)

🏢 Finding the Building

✔ Look for Boardman House on Broadway 🏢 
✔ Enter and go to 2nd floor ⬆️ 
✔ Wheelchair & lift access available ♿ 

⏱️ Test Day Tips

✔ Arrive 20–30 min early ⏱️
✔ Bring photo ID used to book 📄