The Bala theory test centre serves candidates across Wales. Book the £23 test on GOV.UK, bring your photocard licence, and aim for 43/50 on the multiple-choice part — you can check you're ready with our free mock theory test.
Where is the Bala theory test centre?
Bala Theory Test Centre is at Mobile Testing Vehicle, 1 The Green, (Long Stay Car Park, Next to the Fire Station), B4391, Bala LL23 7NH (address from GOV.UK’s official theory test centre finder). You can ask to take the theory test in Welsh, or hear it through headphones in Welsh or English, when you book. Remember the default speed limit on restricted roads in Wales is 20 mph.
- ADDRESS
- Mobile Testing Vehicle, 1 The Green, (Long Stay Car Park, Next to the Fire Station), B4391, Bala LL23 7NH
- REGION
- WALES
- TEST FEE
- £23 · BOOK VIA GOV.UK
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Nearest other centres: Wrexham (27 mi) · Rhyl (29 mi) · Chester (35 mi) · Shrewsbury (38 mi)
How should you prepare for a test in Bala?
Candidates who sit a full mock under timed conditions before test day walk in knowing what 50 questions in 57 minutes actually feels like.
Take the free mock theory testOr revise a weak area first — all 14 DVSA topics have free practice questions.
Frequently asked questions
How do I book a theory test at the Bala centre?
Book through the official GOV.UK service (£23) and choose Bala as your preferred centre. Avoid third-party booking sites — they charge a markup for the same slot.
What do I need to bring on test day?
Your UK photocard driving licence (provisional or full). Arrive 15 minutes early — if you’re late or forget your licence you can’t sit the test and you lose the fee.
What is the nearest alternative to the Bala theory test centre?
Wrexham Theory Test Centre, about 27 miles away. If Bala has no suitable dates, check nearby centres on GOV.UK when you book — the test, fee and pass mark are the same at every centre.
What is the pass mark at Bala?
The same everywhere in Great Britain: 43 out of 50 multiple-choice questions, plus 44 out of 75 on hazard perception, both in one sitting.