NIN & BVN for Preston and Lancashire
Preston is the county town of Lancashire and home to a growing Nigerian and African diaspora community. Students at the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan), professionals and families in the Preston area regularly require NIN enrolment and BVN registration for banking, SIM card linking and Nigerian government services.
County Service Group provides all of these services from our Liverpool centre. Preston sits directly on a fast rail corridor to Liverpool, making it one of the most accessible cities in Lancashire for customers needing to travel for Nigerian identity services.
Our service also extends to customers from surrounding areas such as Chorley, Leyland, Blackpool and other parts of Lancashire who find the Liverpool journey convenient.
View BVN Requirements- NIN Enrolment (National Identification Number)
- BVN Enrolment (Bank Verification Number)
- NIN Data Modification & Correction
- Nigerian SIM Activation & Reactivation
- Emergency Travel Certificate Assistance
- Change of Name & Documentation Services
- Nigerian Bank Account Opening Assistance
Preston → Liverpool
Direct train: ~30–45 minutes
Distance by road: ~30 miles via M6
Travelling from Preston to Liverpool
Preston benefits from one of the best direct rail connections to Liverpool in the North West, making it a practical journey for customers with morning or afternoon appointments.
Depart: Preston Station
Arrive: Liverpool Lime Street
Journey time: Approximately 30–45 minutes (direct)
Operators: Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail
Frequency: Multiple services per hour during the day
Preston has a mainline station on the West Coast Main Line, making it one of the best-connected Lancashire towns for travel to Liverpool.
Route: M6 Southbound, then M58 or M57 to Liverpool
Distance: Approximately 30 miles
Journey time: Approximately 40–55 minutes
Parking: Paid parking available in Liverpool city centre near our service centre
Traffic can be heavier on the M6 during peak morning hours. We recommend travelling slightly earlier where possible.
Important: All appointments must be booked in advance. Walk-in appointments are not available. Please check your appointment confirmation before travelling.
Before You Travel from Preston
Use this checklist to make sure you are fully prepared before making the journey to our Liverpool centre.
Check your booking confirmation email and note your appointment date, time and reference number.
Check the requirements for your specific service (NIN or BVN) and ensure all documents are ready and originals or certified.
Book your train from Preston in advance or plan your driving route with enough time to arrive before your appointment.
Our address is Unit G6, QD Business Centre, 67–83 Norfolk Street, Liverpool L1 0BG. Save it in your maps app before you travel.
Preston FAQs
Frequently asked questions from customers in Preston and Lancashire.
Yes. County Service Group is an accredited NIN enrolment centre in Liverpool, and we regularly serve customers from Preston and the surrounding Lancashire area. Preston has a direct train service to Liverpool Lime Street, making the journey straightforward. You book your appointment online and come to our Liverpool centre on your chosen date.
By train, Preston to Liverpool Lime Street is a direct journey of approximately 30 to 45 minutes. Avanti West Coast and Northern Rail both operate services on this route, and trains run regularly throughout the day. By road, the journey via the M6 southbound and M57 or M58 is approximately 30 miles and typically takes 40 to 55 minutes. Liverpool Lime Street station is around 10 to 15 minutes on foot from our service centre.
Absolutely. We welcome students from the University of Central Lancashire and other Preston institutions. Many Nigerian students in Preston need their NIN for banking, mobile services and other essentials. The journey from Preston to Liverpool is quick and straightforward by train. Simply book an appointment online in advance and arrive with your documents on the day.
For BVN enrolment, you need a valid Nigerian passport, one passport-sized photograph, and proof of UK address. The address proof can be a utility bill, bank statement or official letter dated within the last three months. Please ensure all documents are original or certified copies rather than general photocopies. Full requirements are listed on our BVN page.
Yes. We are open on Saturdays between 10:00am and 2:00pm by appointment. Saturday slots are particularly useful for customers from Preston who are unable to travel on weekdays. Saturday appointments must be booked in advance through our online booking system, as walk-in appointments are not available on any day.
Yes. County Service Group can assist with NIN enrolment for children. The child must attend in person for biometric capture, and a parent or guardian must accompany them. Document requirements for child enrolment differ depending on whether the child was born in Nigeria or abroad. Please see our NIN page for the full children's enrolment requirements.
Book Your Appointment from Preston
Book online and travel to our Liverpool centre by direct train in as little as 30 minutes from Preston Station.