Life in the UK test in Cardiff
Cardiff is the capital of Wales and its largest city, on the Bristol Channel. It is the seat of the Senedd and the centre for most national services in Wales.
Practise before you book in Cardiff
The official test costs £50 an attempt. Ours are free and match the format: 24 questions in 45 minutes, 18 to pass.
No account, no payment, and every answer explained.
Getting to the test in Cardiff
Cardiff Central is the main station, with Cardiff Queen Street serving the city centre and the Valley Lines running north into the valleys. The centre is flat and walkable from either station.
We publish no centre addresses or opening hours, here or anywhere on this site. The list changes, and a stale address costs someone a £50 appointment. Your postcode on the official service returns the centres you can actually book.
Before you book
The rest is set nationally and is no different in Cardiff:
Life in the UK test in Cardiff: common questions
- Is there a Life in the UK test centre in Cardiff?
We do not publish addresses or opening hours, because the list of centres changes. Enter your postcode on GOV.UK and the service returns what you can book across Wales, nearest first.
- How far would I have to travel from Cardiff for the test?
3 other cities sit within 25 miles of Cardiff, the closest being Newport at roughly 11 miles. That usually means a choice of dates.
- What if there are no appointments left in Cardiff?
Book any centre the service offers you, not only the closest. From Cardiff that means Newport at about 11 miles or Bridgend at about 17 miles, measured in a straight line. One of those often has a slot sooner.
Sit a free practice test before your Cardiff appointment
Spend the days before your appointment answering questions, marked against the real 18 out of 24 pass mark.
No account, no payment, and every answer explained.
Start with practice test 1 untimed, then practice test 13 under exam conditions.