Chester Theory Test Centre
Chester Theory Test Centre Address
Unit 3Ground Floor
Granary Wharf
Steam Mill Street
Chester
CH3 5BE
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Chester Theory Test Centre – Your Complete Booking Guide
Welcome to Book My Theory Test Online – your hassle-free service for booking the DVSA theory test in Chester. We charge £46.99 which includes your DVSA test fee plus up to 3 free resits.
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📍 Chester Test Centre Location
Unit 3
Ground Floor
Granary Wharf
Steam Mill Street
Chester
Cheshire
CH3 5BE
The test centre is located on the ground floor of Unit 3 at Granary Wharf on Steam Mill Street, in Chester. Look for DVSA signs near the entrance.
⚠️ Before you travel: Always double-check your test centre address in your booking confirmation email.
⚠️ Important Note: Chester is a popular tourist destination. Allow extra time for traffic and parking, especially during summer months and race days.
🚗 Getting to Your Test – Transport Options
Parking
There are several parking options near Steam Mill Street:
- Brown's Yard car park – 0.2 miles (4-minute walk), £5.50 for 2 hours
- Best Western Premier Hotel car park – £5.50 for 2 hours
- Your Parking Space City Road Car Park – nearby option
- NCP Car Park – Chester Station West – nearby option
Check live space availability on Parkopedia.
By Bus
The nearest bus stop is Canal Bridge, close to the test centre. Several other stops are also nearby.
Plan your journey with Citymapper.
By Train
Chester Railway Station is on City Road, CH1 3NS, approximately 0.3 miles (6-minute walk) from the test centre. Services run to London Euston, Manchester Piccadilly, Liverpool Lime Street, Birmingham New Street, and North Wales.
📞 Need Help? Contact the DVSA
The test centre has no direct phone line. For booking enquiries:
📞 0300 200 1122 (Mon-Fri, 8am-4pm)
🔗 Book directly with GOV.UK (test fee only – £23, no resits included)
✅ What Score Do You Need to Pass?
| Section | Questions | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|
| Multiple-choice | 50 questions | 43 out of 50 (86%) |
| Hazard perception | 14 video clips | 44 out of 75 (59%) |
You need to pass both parts on the same day. Get the full details on the official DVSA theory test page.
📊 Chester Pass Rates – What You Should Know
The national average pass rate for the theory test is approximately 51%. Chester's pass rate is often above the national average. Your success depends on preparation, not the test centre.
See the latest statistics: DVSA official pass rate data.
📍 Other Test Centres Near Chester
If Chester is fully booked, try one of these nearby centres:
- Wrexham Theory Test Centre – approximately 12 miles south-west
- Ellesmere Port Theory Test Centre – approximately 8 miles north
- Wirral Theory Test Centre – approximately 10 miles north-west
- Crewe Theory Test Centre – approximately 20 miles east
📋 What to Bring on Test Day
You must bring your provisional driving licence (photocard). If you have an old paper licence, bring a valid passport too.
✅ Bring your booking confirmation email (printed or on your phone).
❌ Without your licence, you will not be admitted and you will lose your test fee.
Read the full DVSA test day checklist.
🔄 Need to Change or Cancel Your Test?
| Action | Notice Required | Refund/Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Reschedule | 3+ working days | Free |
| Cancel | 3+ working days | Full refund |
| Any change | Less than 3 days | No refund |
Use the GOV.UK cancellation service to make changes.
📚 Free Resources to Help You Pass
| Resource | What It Helps With |
|---|---|
| The Highway Code | Rules, signs, and markings |
| Safe Driving for Life | Official DVSA study materials |
| Free practice tests | Mock exams to build confidence |
| Hazard perception practice | Learn to spot developing hazards |