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M40 motorway services and EV charging stops

The M40 runs 89 miles from West London to Birmingham. See every motorway service area, rapid charger and fuel stop along the route, ranked by how many minutes each adds to your trip.

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All stops on the M40

Every motorway service area, fuel station, EV charger and rest spot on the M40 between West London and Birmingham is listed below. Each row shows the detour time the stop adds to your route in minutes, not as-the-crow-flies distance, but the actual minutes off the motorway and back on. Filter by stop type and vehicle.

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Stops along the M40 corridor from West London to Birmingham
StopTypeLocationChargingFuelAmenitiesDetour
Beaconsfield ServicesEV chargingM40 · BeaconsfieldIonity · 350 kWShellExtra MSA, Starbucks, McDonald's, HGV parking, 24/7+3 min
Oxford ServicesEV chargingM40 · OxfordTesla Supercharger · 150 kWnot availableWelcome Break, Pret, Waitrose, 24/7+4 min
Cherwell Valley ServicesEV chargingM40 · Cherwell ValleyGridServe · 175 kWEssoMoto, Costa, KFC, 24/7+5 min
Warwick ServicesEV chargingM40 · WarwickGridServeBPWelcome Break, Starbucks, KFC, HGV parking+7 min
Hopwood Park ServicesEV chargingM42 · Hopwood ParkTeslanot availableWelcome Break, Burger King, Costa+16 min
18 stops · 89 mi · West London → BirminghamView all 18 stops →
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Rapid EV chargers on the M40: 50 kW to 350 kW

Every M40 service area has rapid charging. Beaconsfield runs Ionity and GridServe at up to 350 kW, Cherwell Valley has a GridServe hub at up to 175 kW, Oxford has 16 Tesla Superchargers at up to 150 kW, and Warwick has Tesla and GridServe at both sites, plus Applegreen Electric southbound. The Jornee app shows live availability per stop.

Four rapid networks cover the M40. Beaconsfield (J2, Extra MSA) is the fastest: six Ionity bays and twelve GridServe bays, all rated to 350 kW. Cherwell Valley (J10, Moto) runs a GridServe hub topping out near 175 kW. Oxford (J8A, Welcome Break) has 16 Tesla Superchargers at up to 150 kW, open to non-Tesla cars. Warwick (J12 to 13, Welcome Break) has Tesla Superchargers and GridServe on both sites, with Applegreen Electric added southbound. Prices move with the network and the tariff, so check the live rate before you pull in.

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Which operator runs each M40 service area?

The M40 has four service areas, run by three operators. Beaconsfield (J2) is Extra MSA, Oxford (J8A) and Warwick (J12 to 13) are Welcome Break, and Cherwell Valley (J10) is Moto. No Roadchef site sits on the M40. Each operator sets its own food line-up, so the brands change from junction to junction.

Three operators run the M40's four service areas, and the food line-up follows the operator. Extra MSA runs Beaconsfield at Junction 2, with Starbucks, McDonald's and a Shell forecourt. Welcome Break runs Oxford at Junction 8A and both Warwick sites between Junctions 12 and 13, leaning on Starbucks, KFC, Waitrose and Pret. Moto runs Cherwell Valley at Junction 10, with Costa, KFC, M&S Food and an Esso forecourt. The table below lines them up by junction, operator and charging network.

Service areaJunctionOperatorRapid EV network
BeaconsfieldJ2Extra MSAIonity + GridServe, to 350 kW
OxfordJ8AWelcome BreakTesla Supercharger, to 150 kW
Cherwell ValleyJ10MotoGridServe, to 175 kW
Warwick (N + S)J12 to 13Welcome BreakTesla + GridServe, to 150 kW (Applegreen SB)
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HGV parking and showers on the M40

All four M40 service areas take HGVs and have free driver showers, open 24 hours. Beaconsfield has the most space, with 91 HGV bays and 20 coach bays. Cherwell Valley charges about £36 for an overnight HGV stay, or £39 with a food voucher. The M40 has no dedicated truckstop, so the service areas are the overnight option.

The M40 is a passenger-led corridor with no standalone truckstop, so HGV drivers rely on the four service areas, and all four take trucks. Beaconsfield (J2) is the largest, with 91 HGV bays, 20 coach bays and free showers. Oxford (J8A) and both Warwick sites (J12 to 13) have paid HGV parking up to 24 hours with no pre-booking, plus free showers. Cherwell Valley (J10) runs paid overnight HGV parking at about £36, or £39 with a food voucher, and has showers on site. Use the HGV filter to see only truck-friendly stops on your route.

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Frequently asked questions

What service stations are on the M40 motorway?
The M40 has four service areas: Beaconsfield at Junction 2 (Extra MSA), Oxford at Junction 8A (Welcome Break), Cherwell Valley at Junction 10 (Moto) and Warwick between Junctions 12 and 13 (Welcome Break, with separate northbound and southbound sites). Each has fuel, food, toilets, rapid EV charging and HGV parking.
How long is the M40 and how many junctions does it have?
The M40 runs 89 miles from West London (Junction 1A at the M25) to Birmingham (Junction 16). It connects to the M42 at the Birmingham end and serves Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Warwickshire.
Where can I rapid-charge an EV on the M40?
Beaconsfield has Ionity and GridServe at up to 350 kW, Oxford has 16 Tesla Superchargers at up to 150 kW, Cherwell Valley has a GridServe hub at up to 175 kW, and Warwick has Tesla and GridServe at both sites, plus Applegreen Electric southbound. The Jornee app shows live availability and pricing per stop.
What food brands are at M40 services?
The mix depends on the operator. Extra MSA's Beaconsfield has Starbucks, McDonald's, Nando's and Greggs. Welcome Break's Oxford and Warwick sites carry Starbucks, KFC, Burger King, Waitrose and Pret. Moto's Cherwell Valley has Costa, KFC, M&S Food and Greggs. Coffee is Starbucks at the Welcome Break and Extra sites and Costa at the Moto site.
What services are at M40 Junction 10?
Junction 10 is Cherwell Valley Services, run by Moto and the nearest M40 stop to Bicester and Banbury. It has a GridServe rapid-charging hub up to 175 kW, an Esso forecourt, Costa, KFC and M&S Food, plus overnight HGV parking and showers. It is open 24 hours.
Who runs Beaconsfield services on the M40?
Beaconsfield, at Junction 2, is run by Extra MSA, not Welcome Break. It is the first services heading out of London, with a Shell forecourt, Ionity and GridServe rapid charging to 350 kW, Starbucks and McDonald's, and 91 HGV bays with free showers.
Is the M40 closed for roadworks tonight?
National Highways publishes planned M40 closures and diversions; check their live traffic feed before an overnight drive. Jornee plans the stops on your route; it does not carry live roadworks data.