The Swansea 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 Swansea theory test centre?
Swansea Theory Test Centre is at Second Floor, Grove House, 3 Grove Place, Swansea SA1 5DF (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
- Second Floor, Grove House, 3 Grove Place, Swansea SA1 5DF
- REGION
- WALES
- TEST FEE
- £23 · BOOK VIA GOV.UK
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Nearest other centres: Bridgend (18 mi) · Merthyr Tydfil (26 mi) · Cardiff (35 mi) · Barnstaple (38 mi)
How should you prepare for a test in Swansea?
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 Swansea centre?
Book through the official GOV.UK service (£23) and choose Swansea 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 Swansea theory test centre?
Bridgend Theory Test Centre, about 18 miles away. If Swansea 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 Swansea?
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.