Stranraer driving test centre
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- 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: North West Castle Hotel, Royal Crescent, Stranraer, Dumfries and Galloway DG9 8EH
Stranraer's driving tests start from the North West Castle Hotel on the seafront at Port Rodie, near the police station. It's one of the smallest centres in the country, and learners come from Stranraer, Cairnryan, Portpatrick, Kirkcolm, Leswalt, Sandhead, Drummore and Glenluce.
Only 215 car tests were taken there in a year, and it has one of the highest pass rates anywhere: 71.2%, above the 50% across Great Britain.
The wait is shorter than at most centres, about 17 weeks booking on your own. Newton Stewart is about 22 miles away and Girvan about 24.
How long is the wait at Stranraer driving test centre?
If you book at Stranraer on your own, the first week with a good choice of free dates is 17 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 Stranraer?
In the latest official figures, 71.2% of driving tests at Stranraer were passes. That's higher than the 50% across Great Britain. The year before, it was 73.4%.
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 Stranraer
- Tell us what you needPick Stranraer and the months you can do. It takes about two minutes.
- We look for youWe look for earlier dates at Stranraer, 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 Stranraer
Tell us you want Stranraer 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 Stranraer
How Stranraer 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stranraer | This centre | 71.2% | 17 weeks |
| Newton Stewart | 21.7 miles | 65.8% | 13.8 weeks |
| Girvan | 24.1 miles | 72% | 13 weeks |
Questions about Stranraer test centre
Where is Stranraer driving test centre?
The North West Castle Hotel on the seafront, DG9 8EH. It's a meeting point at the hotel rather than an office.
How long is the wait at Stranraer?
About 17 weeks if you book on your own, though tests only run on some days. We usually find learners an earlier date within 1 to 2 weeks of signing up.
Is Stranraer an easy centre to pass at?
Among the best in the country. 71.2% of car tests there were passes in the latest official figures, above the 50% across Great Britain, though the numbers are small.
Are there many cancellations at Stranraer?
Very few, because so few tests are taken there. That's why being alerted the moment one appears matters, and we do that by SMS and WhatsApp.
How can I get an earlier test at Stranraer?
Tell us your months, and whether you'd take Newton Stewart or Girvan too, and we'll alert you by SMS and WhatsApp as soon as we find a date. Nothing to pay upfront.
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Figures from the official driving test statistics published on GOV.UK.