Llanishen driving test centre
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Test centre address: Thornbury House, Unit 11 Lambourne Crescent, Cardiff Business Park, Llanishen, Cardiff CF14 5GF
The Llanishen driving test centre is at Thornbury House on Lambourne Crescent, in Cardiff Business Park in the north of the city. It's the only car test centre in Cardiff itself.
That makes it one of the busiest in the country: 16,401 car tests in a year. The pass rate is 46.5%, below the 50% across Great Britain.
Learners come from across Cardiff and from Caerphilly and Penarth. Llantrisant is about 7 miles away and Barry about 9.
How long is the wait at Llanishen driving test centre?
If you book at Llanishen on your own, the first week with a good choice of free dates is 14.8 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 Llanishen?
In the latest official figures, 46.5% of driving tests at Llanishen were passes. That's lower than the 50% across Great Britain. The year before, it was 51.3%.
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 Llanishen
- Tell us what you needPick Llanishen and the months you can do. It takes about two minutes.
- We look for youWe look for earlier dates at Llanishen, 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 Llanishen
Tell us you want Llanishen 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 Llanishen
How Llanishen 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiff (Llanishen) | This centre | 46.5% | 14.8 weeks |
| Llantrisant | 7.5 miles | 54% | 12 weeks |
| Barry | 9.3 miles | 57% | 10.4 weeks |
| Newport (Gwent) | 10 miles | 48.9% | 12.8 weeks |
| Merthyr Tydfil | 15.4 miles | 51.2% | 14.4 weeks |
| Weston-super-Mare | 15.7 miles | 61% | 21.4 weeks |
Questions about Llanishen test centre
Where is Cardiff driving test centre?
Thornbury House, Unit 11 Lambourne Crescent, Cardiff Business Park, CF14 5GF. The official listing only gives the business park, which isn't much help for a sat nav, so use the full address. There's no wheelchair access at this centre.
How long is the wait for a test in Cardiff?
About 14.8 weeks booking on your own, which is better than much of the country despite how busy it is. We usually find learners an earlier date within 1 to 2 weeks of signing up.
Is there another test centre in Cardiff?
Not in the city itself. Barry and Llantrisant are the nearest, both separate towns about 7 to 9 miles out. Tell us if you can travel and we'll watch those too.
How can I get an earlier test at Llanishen?
With this many tests booked here, dates free up often when learners cancel or move theirs. Tell us your months and we'll alert you by SMS and WhatsApp as soon as we find one.
Can I get a short notice test in Cardiff?
Yes. When somebody pulls out days before, the date comes free and goes quickly, so we ring you as well as messaging.
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Figures from the official driving test statistics published on GOV.UK.