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Live M6 traffic data from National Highways · updated 03:32 (3:32am) Sun 1 Nov 2026

Burton-in-Kendal Services on the M6

Burton-in-Kendal is on the edge of the Lake District. It only serves northbound traffic, which is worth knowing before you set off home.

Burton-In-Kendal Services on the M6: At a Glance
WhereM6, between Junctions 35 and 36
Which sidenorthbound only, so you cannot reach it heading south
OperatorMoto
FuelBP

Who Runs Burton-In-Kendal Services

Burton-in-Kendal is a Moto services on the northbound side only. It has Burger King, Greggs, Costa and M&S Food, a Travelodge and GRIDSERVE chargers. Heading south, the nearest stop is Killington Lake, which is southbound only.

Food and Shops at Burton-In-Kendal Services

Each Outlet at Burton-In-Kendal Services: What It Sells and Where
OutletWhat it sellsWhere
Burger KingBurgers, fries, chicken and breakfastsNorthbound side
GreggsSausage rolls, bakes, sandwiches, doughnuts and coffeeNorthbound side
CostaCoffee, tea, cakes, toasties and sandwichesNorthbound side
M&S FoodSandwiches, snacks, drinks and food to take awayNorthbound side
WHSmithNewspapers, magazines, books, snacks, drinks and travel essentialsNorthbound side
Krispy KremeDoughnuts (sold in WHSmith at Moto sites)Northbound side
Fuel, Hotel and Charging at Burton-In-Kendal Services
FuelBP
HotelTravelodge
EV chargingGRIDSERVE Electric Highway

Got a Favourite? The Next One Along the M6

Some drivers would rather wait for a particular brand. This table shows whether you can get it at Burton-in-Kendal, and the next M6 services where you can, in each direction.

Your Favourite Brand: Here, and the Next One Along
BrandAt Burton-in-KendalNext heading northNext heading south
Burger KingNorthbound onlySouthwaite (J41–J42)Lancaster (Forton) (J32–J33)
McDonald'sNoNone further on the M6Sandbach (J16–J17)
KFCNoSouthwaite (J41–J42)Lancaster (Forton) (J32–J33)
GreggsNorthbound onlySouthwaite (J41–J42)Lancaster (Forton) (J32–J33)
PretNoNone further on the M6Lancaster (Forton) (J32–J33)
CostaNorthbound onlySouthwaite (J41–J42)Lancaster (Forton) (J32–J33)
M&S FoodNorthbound onlySouthwaite (J41–J42)Lancaster (Forton) (J32–J33)
StarbucksNoNone further on the M6Charnock Richard (J27–J28)
SubwayNoNone further on the M6Charnock Richard (J27–J28)
Waitrose & PartnersNoNone further on the M6Charnock Richard (J27–J28)

From the operator’s own website, checked against motorwayservices.uk, on 16/10/2026. Claims such as awards and opening hours are the operator’s own. Outlets and opening hours change, so check with the operator if you are relying on one. Sources: moto-way.com · motorwayservices.uk

Worth Knowing

Burton-in-Kendal opened in 1970. Heading south, the nearest equivalent is Killington Lake, a few miles further north.

The Nearest Services Either Side

Heading south, the next stop you can use is Lancaster (Forton) (between Junctions 32 and 33). Heading north, the next stop you can use is Tebay (between Junctions 38 and 39). See all M6 services for the full list, from Rugby to the border.

Check the M6 Before You Stop

A quick look at the latest M6 traffic news tells you whether there is a closure or queue between you and Burton-in-Kendal. You can also check M6 roadworks, M6 accidents and M6 closures tonight.

M6traffic.co.uk is dedicated to the latest M6 traffic news, checked every five minutes, 24 hours a day. Heading for Manchester? See M60 Traffic for Manchester’s orbital motorway. The M6 meets the M5 near Birmingham — see M5 Traffic.