Centre directory
Ballymena test swaps
Use this guide to plan a learner-to-learner practical driving test swap at Ballymena. It combines the recorded centre location around Ballycraigy and Ballymena, current aggregate Test Swap activity, nearby alternatives and independently sourced road and DVA data.
Anonymous live availability
Test slots available to swap at Ballymena
- Anonymous slot: Fri, 6 Nov 2026, Afternoon, Wants earlier
Only the test date, broad time band and whether the learner wants an earlier or later test are shown. Exact times, identities, contact details, detailed preferences and booking references remain private.
DVA pass rate
tests in source period
recorded local area
No directly matched DVA pass-rate record is available in the official datasets used for this guide. The DTC does not estimate missing figures.
How the swap works here
- 1. List your existing booking and desired dates.
- 2. The DTC checks whether another learner wants your exact slot and you want theirs.
- 3. Both learners accept, then complete the official DVSA phone process.
Planning around Ballymena
The recorded address places this centre in an industrial-estate setting around Ballycraigy and Ballymena. Before accepting a swap, check that your instructor can cover the new date and that the journey works for the vehicle you will use.
OpenStreetMap records Ballymena Bypass (M2), Larne Road Roundabout (A26), Ballymena Bypass (A26), Moorfields Road (A36), Ballee Roundabout (A26), and Lisnevenagh Road (A26) within roughly one mile of the centre. These larger roads make planning, lane choice and speed awareness useful topics to cover with your instructor.
The surrounding mapped network includes roundabouts and traffic signals.
Road and transport context was checked against OpenStreetMap contributors on 2026-09-04. It describes the surrounding mapped area, not an official or guaranteed test route.
Where to find Ballymena
Pennybridge Ind EstateLarne RoadBallycraigyBallymenaBT42 3ERUse the map to plan your arrival around BT42 and orient yourself using Ballymena Bypass (M2), Larne Road Roundabout (A26), and Ballymena Bypass (A26). Always check your official DVA booking confirmation before travelling, because access instructions can change.
FAQs
Are there active swaps at Ballymena?
There are 1 aggregate active listings for this centre.
Where is Ballymena test centre?
Ballymena is recorded at Pennybridge Ind Estate, Larne Road, Ballycraigy, Ballymena, BT42 3ER. Check the address and access instructions on your official booking before travelling.
Which roads are near Ballymena?
Ballymena Bypass (M2), Larne Road Roundabout (A26), Ballymena Bypass (A26), Moorfields Road (A36), Ballee Roundabout (A26), and Lisnevenagh Road (A26) are mapped within roughly one mile. They are local orientation and practice context, not published DVSA test routes.
What are the published statistics for Ballymena?
DVA has not supplied a directly matched statistics record for this centre in the datasets used on this page.
Which alternative centres are closest to Ballymena?
The official neighbour dataset does not currently provide matched alternatives for this centre.
Can The DTC complete a test swap for Ballymena?
No. Northern Ireland practical tests are managed by DVA and nidirect, and The DTC’s live matching workflow is disabled for DVA centres unless support is explicitly enabled.
Will my learner details appear publicly?
No. Public pages may show the test centre, calendar date, a broad morning, afternoon or evening availability band and whether the learner wants an earlier or later test. Exact times, identities, contact details, detailed preferences and booking references stay private.