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M6 motorway services and EV charging, Rugby to Carlisle

The M6 runs 232 miles from Rugby to Carlisle, Britain's longest motorway. See every service area, rapid charger and fuel stop, ranked by how many minutes each adds to your trip.

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All stops on the M6

Every service area, fuel stop, EV charger and rest spot on the M6 between Rugby and Carlisle is listed below. Each row shows the detour time the stop adds to your route in real minutes off the motorway and back, not straight-line distance. Britain's longest motorway carries 18 services, from Corley and Hilton Park in the Midlands up through Lymm, Charnock Richard and Tebay to Southwaite before Carlisle. Filter by stop type and vehicle.

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Stops along the M6 corridor from Rugby to Carlisle
StopTypeLocationChargingFuelAmenitiesDetour
Moto Hilton Park ServicesService areaM6not availablenot availableToilets+3 min
RoadChef Stafford South ServicesService areaM6not availablenot availableToilets, 24/7+3 min
Moto Stafford North ServicesService areaM6not availablenot availableToilets+3 min
Crewe ServicesService areaM6not availablenot availablenot available+3 min
Corley ServicesEV chargingM6InstaVoltnot availableToilets+3 min
RoadChef Sandbach ServicesService areaM6not availablenot availableToilets, 24/7+3 min
Knutsford ServicesService areaM6not availablenot availableToilets+3 min
Lymm ServicesEV chargingM6Tesla · 250 kWnot availableToilets+3 min
Charnock Richard ServicesEV chargingM6Tesla · 150 kWnot availableToilets, 24/7+3 min
Burton-in-Kendal ServicesService areaM6not availablenot availableToilets+3 min
Killington Lake ServicesService areaM6not availablenot availableToilets, 24/7+3 min
Moto Southwaite ServicesService areaM6not availablenot availableToilets+3 min
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Rapid EV chargers on the M6: 50 kW to 250 kW

The M6's service areas carry rapid charging end to end. Lymm has Tesla Superchargers at up to 250 kW, Charnock Richard has Tesla at up to 150 kW, and Corley runs an InstaVolt hub, all alongside GRIDSERVE at the Moto sites and Applegreen Electric at the Welcome Break sites. The Jornee app shows live availability and the price per stop.

GRIDSERVE covers the Moto service areas on the M6 and Applegreen Electric covers the Welcome Break sites, from Hilton Park to Southwaite. On top of that, Lymm (J20, Moto) has Tesla Superchargers rated to 250 kW and open to any make, Charnock Richard (J27 to 28, Welcome Break) has Tesla to 150 kW, and Corley (J3 to 3A, Welcome Break) runs an InstaVolt rapid hub. Prices move with the network and tariff, so check the live rate before you pull in.

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Which operator runs each M6 service area?

The M6 has 18 service areas run by four operators. Moto runs the most, including Hilton Park, Knutsford, Lymm and Southwaite. Welcome Break has Corley, Keele and Charnock Richard. Roadchef runs Stafford South, Sandbach and Killington Lake, and Westmorland runs the family-owned Tebay and the J38 truckstop. Each sets its own food line-up.

Four operators split the M6, and the food follows the operator. Moto runs the largest share, with Costa, Greggs, M&S Food and BP or Esso forecourts at sites like Hilton Park, Knutsford, Lymm and Southwaite. Welcome Break runs Corley, Keele and Charnock Richard, leaning on Starbucks, KFC, Waitrose and Pret. Roadchef runs Stafford South, Sandbach and Killington Lake, with Costa and McDonald's. Westmorland runs Tebay and the J38 truckstop as farm shops and kitchens, the M6's standout independents. The table lines up the main sites by junction, operator and charging network.

Service areaJunctionOperatorRapid EV network
CorleyJ3 to 3AWelcome BreakApplegreen Electric + InstaVolt
Hilton ParkJ10A to 11MotoGRIDSERVE
Stafford (South)J14 to 15 SBRoadchefGRIDSERVE
Stafford (North)J14 to 15 NBMotoGRIDSERVE
KeeleJ15 to 16Welcome BreakApplegreen Electric
SandbachJ16 to 17RoadchefGRIDSERVE
KnutsfordJ18 to 19MotoGRIDSERVE
LymmJ20MotoGRIDSERVE + Tesla, to 250 kW
Charnock RichardJ27 to 28Welcome BreakApplegreen Electric + Tesla, to 150 kW
LancasterJ32 to 33MotoGRIDSERVE
Burton-in-KendalJ35 to 36 NBMotoGRIDSERVE
Killington LakeJ36 to 37 SBRoadchefGRIDSERVE
TebayJ38 to 39WestmorlandRapid charging
SouthwaiteJ41 to 42MotoGRIDSERVE
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HGV parking and truckstops on the M6

The M6 is a core freight route, so most of its service areas take HGVs and it has dedicated truckstops. Lymm (J20) is a Moto truckstop, and the Westmorland J38 truckstop at Tebay takes lorries with showers. Charnock Richard and Killington Lake run 24 hours with showers. Check bay counts in the app before committing.

Unlike the passenger-led M40, the M6 is a core freight artery and carries HGV parking at most service areas, plus two dedicated truckstops. Lymm (J20) is a Moto truckstop sitting on both the M6 and the M56. The Westmorland J38 truckstop at Tebay takes lorries with showers and a farm kitchen. For overnight stops on a Scotland run, Charnock Richard (J27 to 28) and Killington Lake (southbound J36 to 37) are open 24 hours with showers. Bay counts and rates vary by site, so check the app before you commit to a stop this far north.

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Frequently asked questions

What service stations are on the M6 motorway?
The M6 has 18 services across 232 miles. South to north the main ones are Corley (J3 to 3A), Hilton Park (J10A to 11), the split Stafford North and South sites (J14 to 15), Keele (J15 to 16), Sandbach (J16 to 17), Knutsford (J18 to 19), Lymm (J20), Charnock Richard (J27 to 28), Lancaster (J32 to 33), Burton-in-Kendal and Killington Lake (J35 to 37), Tebay (J38 to 39) and Southwaite (J41 to 42).
How long is the M6 and how many junctions does it have?
The M6 runs about 232 miles from Rugby (J1, near the M1 at Catthorpe) to the Scottish border past Carlisle (J45), which makes it Britain's longest motorway. It links the West Midlands, the North West and Cumbria, and joins the A74(M) for the run into Scotland.
Where can I rapid-charge an EV on the M6?
Lymm (J20) has Tesla Superchargers at up to 250 kW and Charnock Richard (J27 to 28) has Tesla at up to 150 kW, both open to any make. Corley (J3 to 3A) runs an InstaVolt hub, GRIDSERVE covers the Moto sites and Applegreen Electric the Welcome Break sites the length of the route. The Jornee app shows live availability and pricing per stop.
Which are the best M6 stops for a long haul north?
Charnock Richard (Welcome Break, J27 to 28) and Killington Lake (Roadchef, southbound J36 to 37) are both open 24 hours with showers, which makes them dependable anchors. For a proper break, Tebay (Westmorland, J38 to 39) is a family-run farm shop and kitchen and the standout stop on the northern M6.
Where can I park a lorry overnight on the M6?
The M6 has two dedicated truckstops, Lymm (Moto, J20) and the Westmorland J38 truckstop at Tebay, plus HGV parking at most service areas. Charnock Richard (J27 to 28) and Killington Lake (southbound J36 to 37) are open 24 hours with showers. Bay counts and rates vary by site, so check the app before committing to a particular stop.
What's the best M6 stop for the Lake District or Scotland?
For the Lake District, Killington Lake (southbound J36 to 37) sits at the edge of the fells, a natural last stop before the A590 or A685. For Scotland, Southwaite (J41 to 42) is the sensible final M6 break before Carlisle and the A74(M). Jornee sorts these by your real driving time so you can plan the last leg.
What food is at M6 services?
The mix follows the operator. The Moto sites (Hilton Park, Knutsford, Lymm, Southwaite) carry Costa, Greggs and M&S Food. Welcome Break's Corley, Keele and Charnock Richard have Starbucks, KFC, Waitrose and Pret. Roadchef's Stafford South, Sandbach and Killington Lake lean on Costa and McDonald's, and Westmorland's Tebay and the J38 truckstop serve their own farm-shop kitchens.