Life in the UK test in Preston
Preston is the administrative centre of Lancashire and sits on the River Ribble. It is a compact city with a large student population, and it serves a wide area stretching from the Fylde coast to the Pennines.
Practise before you book in Preston
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 Preston
Preston station is on the West Coast Main Line, so trains from Manchester, Liverpool, Lancaster and Blackpool all stop there. The M6 and M55 meet just outside the city, which makes it easy to reach by car from anywhere in Lancashire.
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 Preston:
Life in the UK test in Preston: common questions
- Is there a Life in the UK test centre in Preston?
We do not publish addresses or opening hours, because the list of centres changes.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 North West England, nearest first.
- How far would I have to travel from Preston for the test?
4 other cities sit within 25 miles of Preston, the closest being Blackburn at roughly 9 miles. That usually means a choice of dates.
- What if there are no appointments left in Preston?
Book any centre the service offers you, not only the closest. From Preston that means Blackburn at about 9 miles or Blackpool at about 14 miles, measured in a straight line. One of those often has a slot sooner.
Sit a free practice test before your Preston 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.