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Gillingham test swaps

Use this guide to plan a learner-to-learner practical driving test swap at Gillingham. It combines the recorded centre location around Gillingham and Kent, current aggregate Test Swap activity, nearby alternatives and independently sourced road and DVSA data.

Anonymous live availability

Test slots available to swap at Gillingham

Check for a match
  • Anonymous slot: Wed, 28 Oct 2026, Morning, Wants earlier or later

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.

56.4%

DVSA pass rate

14,886

tests in source period

Gillingham and Kent

recorded local area

Source: DVSA practical car test statistics by test centre, April 2025 to March 2026, updated June 2026. Pass rates are public historic statistics, not a prediction or guarantee.

How the swap works here

  1. 1. List your existing booking and desired dates.
  2. 2. The DTC checks whether another learner wants your exact slot and you want theirs.
  3. 3. Both learners accept, then complete the official DVSA phone process.

Planning around Gillingham

The recorded address places this centre in Gillingham and Kent. 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 Hoath Way (A278), Bowater Roundabout, London Road (A2), Sovereign Boulevard (A2), Will Adams Roundabout, and Ito Way (A289) 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.

What the published data says about Gillingham

Gillingham recorded a 56.4% pass rate in the published period, 3.1 percentage points above the 53.3% regional figure and 6.3 points above the 50.1% figure across centres in this directory. Treat this as historic context rather than a forecast of an individual result.

First attempts
57.6%

8,007 first attempts in 2025–26

Automatic tests
51.9%

5,984 automatic tests in 2025–26

Zero-fault first tests
268

3.3% of first attempts

Median wait
9.9 weeks

Published for July 2026

In July 2026, DVSA recorded 240 standard slots still available (5.2%) and 24 weeks to 10% or greater weekly availability. This is a historic monthly snapshot, not a live booking feed; cancellations and added capacity may appear sooner.

Centre location

Where to find Gillingham

Unit 1Astra ParkCourteney RoadGillinghamKentME8 0RZ

Use the map to plan your arrival around ME8 and orient yourself using Hoath Way (A278), Bowater Roundabout, and London Road (A2). Always check your official DVSA booking confirmation before travelling, because access instructions can change.

FAQs

Are there active swaps at Gillingham?

There are 1 aggregate active listings for this centre.

Where is Gillingham test centre?

Gillingham is recorded at Unit 1, Astra Park, Courteney Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 0RZ. Check the address and access instructions on your official booking before travelling.

Which roads are near Gillingham?

Hoath Way (A278), Bowater Roundabout, London Road (A2), Sovereign Boulevard (A2), Will Adams Roundabout, and Ito Way (A289) are mapped within roughly one mile. They are local orientation and practice context, not published DVSA test routes.

What are the published statistics for Gillingham?

DVSA recorded 14,886 car tests and a 56.4% pass rate here from April 2025 to March 2026. The published median wait in July 2026 was 9.9 weeks.

Which alternative centres are closest to Gillingham?

The official neighbour dataset lists Maidstone and Sevenoaks as nearby alternatives. Distances and availability can change, so compare the official booking service before choosing.

Can The DTC complete a test swap for Gillingham?

No. The DTC helps compatible learners find one another, but both learners must complete the official process with DVSA.

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.

The DTC is not DVSA, DVLA, DVA, nidirect or GOV.UK. The DTC does not change, cancel or swap tests for learners.