Swansea

Complete, step-by-step travel guide on how to reach the Swansea Life in the UK Test Centre 🇬🇧 — including directions by car 🚗, train 🚆, and bus 🚌, where to park 🅿️ and how to pay, how to locate the building 🏢, plus a Quick Summary (Easy Checklist) at the end 👇. 

📍 Life in the UK Test Centre – Swansea

📌 Centre Name:
PSI at Computeraid Swansea – Life in the UK Test Centre
🏢 Address:
11 – 12 Wind Street, 4th Floor,
Swansea, SA1 1DP, Wales, UK 🇬🇧 

📞 Test Helpline:
📞 0800 015 4245 — Life in the UK Test support (Mon–Fri, 8 am–4 pm).

✔️ Facilities:
• ♿ Wheelchair access
• 🐶 Guide dog friendly 

The test centre is in Swansea city centre, just off the lively Wind Street area — with pubs, shops, and cafés nearby. 

🚗 1. By Car – Driving & Parking 🚗

🛣️ Driving Directions

Swansea sits along the M4 motorway (goes across South Wales).

• If you’re coming from the east or west, join the M4 and take the A4083 exit into Swansea city centre — it’s the most direct route toward Wind Street and the test centre.

📍 Set your satnav to: SA1 1DP — this will take you to the immediate city centre near Wind Street. 

🅿️ Parking 🅿️ – Where & How

✔️ Local City Centre Car Parks (Best Options)
Because the test centre is in the heart of town, nearby car parks make visiting easy:

📍 The Strand Car Park
• ~£2.40 for 2 hours — good timing for your test 👌
• Just 150 m (a ~2–3 min walk) to Wind Street via Green Dragon Lane. 

📍 City Gates Car Park
• ~£1.75 per hour — another convenient spot close to the centre.
• Walk north on Little Wind Street, then left onto Wind Street to reach the test venue.

💳 How to Pay:
✔️ Most city centre car parks accept card/contactless payments at the machines.
✔️ Some also allow mobile app payments (e.g., RingGo) — check signs when you arrive.

💡 Tip: Arrive about 30–45 minutes early to guarantee a parking space — city centre spots can fill up on weekday mornings. 

🚆 2. By Train 🚆

🚉 Nearest Train Station:

📍 Swansea Train Station — on the northern edge of the city centre (about 650 m from the test site). 

🚶 Walk from Swansea Station

1. Exit the station onto High Street.

2. Head south along B4489 (High Street / Wind Street).

3. After roughly 8 minutes’ walk, you’ll see the test centre on your left on Wind Street. 

❗ There are no direct bus connections to the venue from the train station, so walking is the simplest option.

🚌 3. By Bus 🚌

Swansea’s local buses serve stops very close to the test centre. Because Wind Street is central, it’s well-served by multiple routes. 

🚏 Closest Bus Stops (~3–6 min walk)

✔ Sainsbury’s (Swansea / St. Thomas’ store)
✔ St. Mary’s Church
✔ Castle Square 

🚌 How to Pay on Buses:
✔ Tap contactless card/phone when boarding 💳
✔ Some buses also accept mobile ticket apps — check the operator’s app before travel.

📍 After getting off at one of the above stops, walk toward Wind Street and follow signs/maps to 11 – 12 Wind Street — a short and straightforward walk. 

🏢 4. Locating the Test Centre Building 🏢

📍 The test centre is on the 4th floor of PSI at Computeraid Swansea — a building located on Wind Street in the city centre. 

🧭 How to Recognise It

✔ Look for 11–12 Wind Street signage in the city centre — it’s a pedestrian-friendly area near popular eateries and cafes. 
✔ You’ll likely see retail and restaurant fronts at street level — go inside the building’s public entrance and take the lift/stairs to the 4th floor for the test reception. 

🦽 Accessibility: Wheelchair access and guide-dog facilities are available. 

📝 Tips Before You Go

✔ Arrive 15–20 minutes early for registration and ID checks.
✔ Bring the exact photo ID used when booking (passport, BRP, etc.).
✔ Check live train and bus times on the day with apps or Google Maps for up-to-date schedules.
✔ If driving, plan parking early due to city centre demand. 

✅ Quick Summary (Easy Checklist) ✔️

📍 Test Centre Address:
PSI at Computeraid Swansea – 11–12 Wind Street, 4th Floor, Swansea, SA1 1DP, Wales 🇬🇧 

🚗 By Car

✔ Put SA1 1DP in satnav 🚗
✔ Park at The Strand Car Park (~£2.40 / 2 hrs) 🅿️
✔ Or use City Gates Car Park (~£1.75/hr) 🅿️
✔ Pay by card/contactless/app 💳
✔ ~2–3 min walk to venue 🏃‍♂️ 

🚆 By Train

✔ Arrive at Swansea Station 🚆
✔ Walk ~8 min south along B4489 (High Street/Wind Street) 🚶‍♀️ 

🚌 By Bus

✔ Get off at Sainsbury’s, St. Mary’s Church, or Castle Square 🚏
✔ Walk ~3–6 min to Wind Street 🚶‍♂️ 

🏢 Finding the Centre

✔ Look for Wind Street — central city area 🏙️
✔ Enter building and go to 4th floor ⬆️
✔ Wheelchair & guide-dog friendly ♿🐶 

⏱️ Test Day Tips

✔ Arrive 15–20 min early ⏰
✔ Bring valid photo ID 📄
✔ Plan transport/travel before departure 🗺️