Life in the UK Test Centre: London Ilford

Car

If you're planning to take your Life in the UK Test in Ilford, know that the area is well-connected by road. Ilford is accessible via the M11 and M25 motorways. There are multiple parking options close to the Life in the UK Test centre:

Clements Road Car Park

• A 7-minute drive to the Life in the UK Test centre

• Open 24/7

• Payment methods include card or cash (no contactless)

• Parking charges start from £1.20 for 1 hour and go up to £2.00 for 2 hours

Mildmay Road Car Park

• Open 24/7, charges apply between 7.30am and 5.30pm

• Payments only via 'Ring Go' service (Location ID: 7112)

• 1-hour parking for £1.85, 2-hour parking for £3.10, capped at £7.00

For alternative parking sites, visit the Parkopedia page.

Bus

Ilford is served by multiple bus routes that are convenient for reaching the Life in the UK Test centre:

• 179: Takes you from Chingford Railway Station to High Road bus stop.

• 25: Originates from Holburn and takes you to the Chapel Road 'P' stop.

• 425: Operates from Clapham to Chapel Road 'P' stop.

• 86: Runs between Stratford and Ilford Hill.

For additional bus routes, click the Moovit link.

London Overground (Train)

Two key overground train lines are useful for those taking the Life in the UK Test in Ilford: 

Barking Station

-Catch the 169 Clayhall service to Ilford Sainsbury’s ‘B’ stop.

Ilford Station

A 6-minute walk to the Life in the UK Test centre.

London Underground (Tube)

Gant's Hill is the recommended tube station for those planning to take their Life in the UK Test in Ilford:

Gant’s Hill Station

Use the 396 Ilford Service to get to the Roden Street ‘C’ bus stop.

This comprehensive guide should make your journey to the Life in the UK Test centre in Ilford seamless.