Getting to the Chatham theory test centre by car usually means joining the M2 and leaving at Junction 3, then following local signs into town; parking nearby exists but can be tight during busy periods. Rail travellers should alight at Chatham Railway Station, a short walk from the centre by turning left onto Railway Street and continuing until the signs point you in. Bus passengers can catch routes such as the 100 or 101, both of which stop near the High Street, though it’s worth checking timetables and building in a buffer for delays.
Learners from Chatham and Hoo St Werburgh make up the bulk of candidates at this centre, many of whom later test on the M2 slip roads and the roundabouts around the Medway towns, features LPOD’s intensive courses specifically rehearse before test day. To understand exactly what the theory and practical tests will cost you together, our theory test costs and how to pay guide lays it all out.
Give yourself more time than the journey planner suggests, particularly if you’re relying on the M2 during peak hours, since a short delay can turn into a missed slot. Photo ID that matches your provisional licence is required at the desk, mobile phones and smartwatches have to be left out of the test room entirely, and it’s worth having your booking reference ready rather than digging through emails once you’re already at the counter.
Page reviewed and updated 17 July 2026.