Barry driving test centre
Want an earlier driving test at Barry?
- Nothing to pay upfront
- You only pay once we've found you a test
- We alert you by SMS and WhatsApp as soon as we find a date
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Test centre address: Unit 16, Business Support Centre, Hood Road, Innovation Quarter, Barry Waterfront, Barry CF62 5QN
Barry's driving test centre (Y Barri in Welsh) is at the Business Support Centre on Hood Road, at the Waterfront by the old docks. Learners come from Barry, Penarth, Dinas Powys, Sully, Rhoose, Llantwit Major, Cowbridge and the west side of Cardiff.
2,244 car tests were taken there in a year, and it's one of the better centres to pass at: 57%, above the 50% across Great Britain.
The wait is one of the shortest in the country, about 10.4 weeks booking on your own. Cardiff (Llanishen) and Llantrisant are each about 9 miles away.
How long is the wait at Barry driving test centre?
If you book at Barry on your own, the first week with a good choice of free dates is 10.4 weeks away. That's shorter than at most test centres, where it's around 23.4 weeks.
You don't have to wait that out or keep checking yourself. We usually find learners an earlier test date within 1 to 2 weeks of signing up, and often within a few days. The test itself may still be a few weeks away, but it's earlier than the date you'd get booking on your own.
See how that compares with the wait at every test centre in the country.
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What's the pass rate at Barry?
In the latest official figures, 57% of driving tests at Barry were passes. That's higher than the 50% across Great Britain. The year before, it was 61.8%.
Pass rates depend on a lot of things, including how busy the roads are and how ready people are on the day, so don't read too much into a few points either way.
How we help you find an earlier test at Barry
- Tell us what you needPick Barry and the months you can do. It takes about two minutes.
- We look for youWe look for earlier dates at Barry, so you don't have to keep checking.
- We let you knowAs soon as we find an earlier date, we alert you by SMS and WhatsApp.
Getting an earlier test at Barry
Tell us you want Barry and the months you can do. We'll look for an earlier date and alert you by SMS and WhatsApp as soon as we find one. Want it? Reply YES. Not for you? Reply NO and we'll keep looking.
You can't already have a test booked. If you've got one, cancel it first, then sign up with us.
Nothing to pay upfront. You only pay if we find you a test and you say yes to it.
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Driving test centres near Barry
How Barry compares with the closest centres. Distances are in a straight line, so the drive may be a little further.
| Test centre | Distance | Pass rate | Wait on your own |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barry | This centre | 57% | 10.4 weeks |
| Cardiff (Llanishen) | 9.3 miles | 46.5% | 14.8 weeks |
| Llantrisant | 9.4 miles | 54% | 12 weeks |
| Weston-super-Mare | 13.8 miles | 61% | 21.4 weeks |
| Bridgend | 14.9 miles | 53.3% | 7.8 weeks |
| Newport (Gwent) | 17.7 miles | 48.9% | 12.8 weeks |
Questions about Barry test centre
Where is Barry driving test centre?
Unit 16, Business Support Centre, Hood Road, CF62 5QN. It's at the Waterfront, not on Barry Island. The postcode also covers the Premier Inn, so if your sat nav stops at the hotel, the centre is the office block next to the Goodsheds.
How long is the wait at Barry?
About 10.4 weeks if you book on your own, one of the shortest waits anywhere. If you want sooner still, we usually find an earlier date within 1 to 2 weeks of signing up.
Do many people pass at Barry?
More than at most centres. 57% of car tests there were passes in the latest official figures, above the 50% across Great Britain.
Should I try a Cardiff centre instead?
Cardiff (Llanishen) is about 9 miles away and much busier. If you can get to both, tell us and we'll watch both.
How do I get an earlier test at Barry?
Dates come free when other learners cancel or move theirs. Tell us your months and we'll alert you by SMS and WhatsApp as soon as we find one.
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Figures from the official driving test statistics published on GOV.UK.