Centre directory
Stranraer test swaps
Use this guide to plan a learner-to-learner practical driving test swap at Stranraer. It combines the recorded centre location around Stranraer and Dumfries and Galloway, current aggregate Test Swap activity, nearby alternatives and independently sourced road and DVSA data.
DVSA pass rate
tests in source period
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. 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 Stranraer
The recorded address places this centre in Stranraer and Dumfries and Galloway. 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 Cairnryan Road (A77), Stair Drive (A77), London Road (A75), Port Rodie (A717), Cairnryan Road (A717), and Harbour Street (A717) 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. Named rail stations mapped nearby include Stranraer.
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 Stranraer
Stranraer recorded a 71.2% pass rate in the published period, 21.9 percentage points above the 49.3% regional figure and 21.1 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
- 70.1%
- Zero-fault first tests
- 3
- Median wait
- 19.2 weeks
134 first attempts in 2025–26
2.2% of first attempts
Published for July 2026
In July 2026, DVSA recorded 1 standard slots still available (1.3%) and 17.8 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.
Where to find Stranraer
Northwest Castle HotelStranraerDumfries and GallowayDG9 8EHUse the map to plan your arrival around DG9 and orient yourself using Cairnryan Road (A77), Stair Drive (A77), and London Road (A75). Always check your official DVSA booking confirmation before travelling, because access instructions can change.
FAQs
Are there active swaps at Stranraer?
No active swaps here yet. Add your test and The DTC will let you know when a compatible learner appears.
Where is Stranraer test centre?
Stranraer is recorded at Northwest Castle Hotel, Stranraer, Dumfries and Galloway, DG9 8EH. Check the address and access instructions on your official booking before travelling.
Which roads are near Stranraer?
Cairnryan Road (A77), Stair Drive (A77), London Road (A75), Port Rodie (A717), Cairnryan Road (A717), and Harbour Street (A717) are mapped within roughly one mile. They are local orientation and practice context, not published DVSA test routes.
What are the published statistics for Stranraer?
DVSA recorded 215 car tests and a 71.2% pass rate here from April 2025 to March 2026. The published median wait in July 2026 was 19.2 weeks.
Which alternative centres are closest to Stranraer?
The official neighbour dataset lists Newton Stewart, Girvan, and Ayr as nearby alternatives. Distances and availability can change, so compare the official booking service before choosing.
Can The DTC complete a test swap for Stranraer?
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.