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Portadown Theory Test Centre
Portadown theory test centre serves learners across this part of County Armagh who need to book their driving theory test locally rather than travelling into Belfast. GOV.UK does not list a fixed address for the venue ahead of booking; the confirmed location arrives by email once your test is booked, so it is worth checking that message again before you set off. The test format matches every other DVSA venue nationwide: 50 multiple-choice questions and a hazard perception section, costing £23 at the point of booking, and a valid provisional photocard licence is required to be admitted to the test room. The pass mark is 43 out of 50 on the multiple-choice section and 44 out of 75 on hazard perception, tested across 14 clips, and both must be met in the same sitting. The official booking route is always GOV.UK; unaffiliated third-party sites can charge considerably more for the same appointment. Learners preparing for this test often book an LPOD Academy intensive course beforehand, condensing weeks of lessons into a short, structured block rather than spreading them out over months. The Silver 20 course is a common choice for learners with some road experience who want a focused run-up to both tests. LPOD Academy’s theory test costs guide explains the £23 fee and accepted payment methods in more detail if you want to check before booking. Give yourself plenty of time to reach the venue, since late arrivals are turned away without a refund.
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Address:
The address can be found here: theory test centre details on GOV.UK
Directions To Centre
Drivers coming from Belfast should take the M1 motorway, exit at Junction 11, and follow signs from there toward Portadown town centre. By train, services run directly to Portadown Station, which sits conveniently close to the town centre and within easy reach of the test venue on foot. Bus travellers have regular services from nearby towns and cities across County Armagh, so it is worth checking local timetables for a route that drops you close to the centre rather than assuming every service does. Reception staff compare your provisional licence photo to your face, so make sure the card is current before setting off. Roads around Portadown mix motorway driving on the M1 with roundabouts and town-centre junctions, a combination that shows up often on practical test routes in the area. LPOD Academy’s intensive courses build lessons around that same variety, motorway-adjacent driving, roundabouts and tighter town streets, so learners are not caught out by any one road type on test day. A theory test pass is valid for two years, so it is worth booking your practical test reasonably soon afterwards rather than letting the certificate run close to expiry. A provisional licence is required before booking either the theory or practical test, so check that yours is current and that your details on file are correct. Plan for M1 traffic around Belfast if you are travelling in from further afield, since delays there can affect your journey time significantly.
Page reviewed and updated 17 July 2026.
Why Book With LPOD Academy?
Do I need to pass my theory test before booking an LPOD course?
No, you do not need a theory pass to book a course with us. Many learners sit their theory test early in an intensive week, so it is still fresh once the practical lessons begin.
Can LPOD book my theory test for me?
Yes. We can book your theory test for you as an optional add-on, £60 all in, which includes the £23 DVSA fee.
What does the LPOD theory course cover?
Our in-house online theory course covers all 14 topics, hazard perception and case studies, so you arrive at this centre fully prepared.