Isle Of Mull Salen Theory Test Centre

By car, head for Oban and board the ferry to Craignure; from there it’s a short drive on to Salen itself. Coming by train, most journeys start at one of the major Scottish city stations, running through to Oban, where the ferry connects onward to Craignure. Once you’ve landed, a taxi or the local bus service will take you the rest of the way towards Salen. Buses between Craignure and Salen do run, though less frequently than mainland services, so check the timetable rather than assume a fixed interval.

Because the whole trip depends on a ferry connection, leave a wider margin than you would for a mainland test centre; missing the Oban-Craignure crossing usually means missing the appointment. Take your provisional licence with you, since it’s checked against the booking before you sit down at the terminal. LPOD Academy runs intensive courses that combine theory coaching with block-booked driving lessons, which suits island learners who’d rather not make separate trips for revision and practice. Once you’ve passed here, the next step is booking a practical test, and since 12 May 2026 that booking has to be made and managed by the candidate directly through DVSA rather than through a driving school, so hold on to your GOV.UK account details after the theory pass certificate comes through. Many Mull learners plan the crossing, the theory test, and an intensive course around the same few days to avoid repeating the ferry trip later.

Format-wise, the exam doesn’t vary by location: fifty multiple-choice questions on the Highway Code, a pass mark of 43, and a separate hazard perception round covering fourteen clips out of a possible 75, where 44 is required to pass. You’ll get the result on the spot, and it remains valid for two years, so there’s no pressure to book the practical test for the same week as your theory pass. What does vary on Mull is the cost of getting it wrong: a missed appointment because of a delayed sailing isn’t something DVSA will typically waive, so plan the crossing with a comfortable buffer either side. LPOD Academy’s course materials are designed to be worked through in advance, letting learners revise before making the trip out rather than relying on last-minute preparation once they’ve already landed on the island. That kind of preparation matters more for a route with a handful of sailings a day than it would somewhere with hourly connections.

Page reviewed and updated 17 July 2026.