Portsmouth driving test centre
Want an earlier driving test at Portsmouth?
- 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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Takes about two minutes.
Test centre address: Portsmouth Marriott Hotel, Southampton Road, Cosham, Portsmouth PO6 4SH
Portsmouth's driving tests currently run from the Marriott hotel on Southampton Road at Cosham, by the M27, while the centre is between permanent homes. Learners come from Portsmouth, Southsea, Cosham, Havant, Waterlooville, Portchester, Fareham, Emsworth, Hayling Island and Petersfield.
It's one of the busiest centres in the country, with 13,518 car tests taken there in a year, and the pass rate is 52.8%, above the 50% across Great Britain.
The wait is shorter than at most centres, about 19.2 weeks booking on your own. Lee-on-the-Solent is about 6 miles away.
How long is the wait at Portsmouth driving test centre?
If you book at Portsmouth on your own, the first week with a good choice of free dates is 19.2 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 Portsmouth?
In the latest official figures, 52.8% of driving tests at Portsmouth were passes. That's higher than the 50% across Great Britain. The year before, it was 51.8%.
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 Portsmouth
- Tell us what you needPick Portsmouth and the months you can do. It takes about two minutes.
- We look for youWe look for earlier dates at Portsmouth, 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 Portsmouth
Tell us you want Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth
How Portsmouth 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth | This centre | 52.8% | 19.2 weeks |
| Lee On The Solent | 5.5 miles | 63.2% | 24+ weeks |
| Newport (Isle of Wight) | 12.8 miles | 54.1% | 8 weeks |
| Chichester | 16.6 miles | 61.6% | 19.6 weeks |
| Southampton (Maybush) | 17 miles | 50.3% | 20.4 weeks |
| Winchester | 17.7 miles | 52.2% | 24+ weeks |
Questions about Portsmouth test centre
Where is Portsmouth driving test centre at the moment?
The Portsmouth Marriott Hotel, Southampton Road, Cosham, PO6 4SH. It's a temporary arrangement, so always check the address on your booking. Park in the marked bays in the hotel car park and arrive no more than 5 minutes early. The old Portsdown Hill site is closed, and many websites still show it.
How long is the wait at Portsmouth?
About 19.2 weeks if you book on your own. We usually find learners an earlier date within 1 to 2 weeks of signing up.
What's the pass rate at Portsmouth?
52.8% of car tests there were passes in the latest official figures, above the 50% across Great Britain.
How can I get an earlier test at Portsmouth?
Dates free up when other learners cancel or move theirs, and with this many tests they come up all the time. We alert you by SMS and WhatsApp as soon as we find one. Nothing to pay upfront.
Would you look at Lee-on-the-Solent as well?
Yes. It's about 6 miles away with a much better pass rate. Tell us you'll take either and we'll watch both.
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Figures from the official driving test statistics published on GOV.UK.