From Tonypandy, the supplied supported-centre list points to London for the France route and to Manchester for France, Italy, the Netherlands, Portugal and Spain.
Centre and route research checked 2 August 2026
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Distances start from the centre of Tonypandy and follow a road route where available.
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The centre is close to Piccadilly Gardens. Check the France provider page for appointment-specific arrival instructions.
Check the destination-specific VFS page and appointment confirmation before travelling.
Check the current submission time and courier requirements before travelling.
Driving distances and times are estimates calculated from the centre of the named location. Live traffic, road closures and the applicant starting point can change the journey.
From Tonypandy, the supplied supported-centre list points to London for the France route and to Manchester for France, Italy, the Netherlands, Portugal and Spain. The nearest listed centre by driving distance is the TLScontact London Visa Application Centre in Wandsworth, although Manchester may be relevant for other destinations. This guide sets out the addresses, route links and estimated journey times. The Cancellation Finder helps you follow the route you need while you verify current provider instructions.
London's TLScontact centre is at 18 Ryeland Boulevard, Ram Quarter, Wandsworth, London SW18 1UN and is linked to France. From central Tonypandy, the supplied driving estimate is 200 minutes, making it the nearest listed centre by the supplied distance measure. Manchester has a TLScontact centre at 1 Portland Street for France, a VFS Global centre at 50 Devonshire Street North for Italy, the Netherlands and Portugal, and a BLS site in Salford for Spain on this page.
Manchester's listed estimates are 239 minutes for the TLScontact France centre, 238 minutes for VFS Global Manchester and 239 minutes for BLS Spain in Salford. These are driving estimates calculated from central Tonypandy, not fixed travel times. The London TLScontact guidance asks applicants to check France appointment-specific arrival instructions, while Manchester guidance points to provider or destination pages and the appointment confirmation. Check those details before travelling, because availability and instructions can change over time.
Tonypandy's London and Manchester options require different planning choices. The London TLScontact centre is at Wandsworth, while the Manchester TLScontact centre is near Piccadilly Gardens. The VFS site is on Devonshire Street North, and the BLS site is on Chapel Street in Salford. Use the full address and postcode supplied for your route, then allow for traffic, road closures and the fact that estimates start from Tonypandy's centre rather than a general city location alone.
For a long journey from Tonypandy, treat the published minutes as planning references rather than promises. The London estimate is 200 minutes, while the Manchester estimates range from 238 to 239 minutes. Your actual start point may differ from the location centre used for the calculation. Recheck the official provider page and appointment confirmation before travelling, especially for submission or arrival requirements that apply to the selected destination and centre on that particular day too.
France appears in the supplied list for both London and Manchester, but the centres are different. Italy, the Netherlands and Portugal are linked to VFS Global Manchester, while Spain is linked to BLS Manchester. Select the city for your route before planning travel from Tonypandy.
For France, use 1 Portland Street, Manchester M1 3BE. Italy, the Netherlands and Portugal are linked to 50 Devonshire Street North, Manchester M12 6JH. Spain uses Unit 1, 205 Chapel Street, Salford, Manchester M3 5PF. Keep the postcode from your confirmation with you.
Driving estimates from central Tonypandy are 200 minutes to London and 238 to 239 minutes to Manchester. Traffic, road closures and your starting point can change the journey, so avoid a tight arrival. Allow time to find the building and follow the provider's arrival instructions.
Bring the documents required for your visa category and your appointment confirmation. BLS Spain applicants in Manchester should check submission time and courier requirements. For TLScontact or VFS Global, follow the destination-specific guidance rather than copying another route's instructions.
This guide was researched on 2 August 2026. Provider details can change, so confirm the current instructions before booking or travelling.