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Corley Services on the M6

Corley sits in the countryside between Coventry and Birmingham, a useful break before, or just after, the busy West Midlands stretch.

Corley Services on the M6: At a Glance
WhereM6, between Junctions 3 and 3A
Which sideA site on each side, joined by a footbridge
OperatorWelcome Break

Who Runs Corley Services

Corley is a Welcome Break services, the company that also runs Keele and Charnock Richard on the M6. There is a site on each side of the motorway, joined so that you can use the shops on either side. Welcome Break lists its brands for the whole site rather than side by side, so the table below does not say which side each one is on. The Days Inn hotel is on the northbound side.

Food and Shops at Corley Services

Each Outlet at Corley Services: What It Sells and Where
OutletWhat it sellsWhere
Burger KingBurgers, fries, chicken and breakfastsOn the site (Welcome Break does not say which side)
KFCFried chicken, burgers, wraps and friesOn the site (Welcome Break does not say which side)
StarbucksCoffee, tea, pastries and sandwichesOn the site (Welcome Break does not say which side)
Starbucks Drive-ThruStarbucks coffee without leaving the carOn the site (Welcome Break does not say which side)
SubwayMade-to-order sub rolls and saladsOn the site (Welcome Break does not say which side)
Taco BellTacos, burritos and other Mexican-style foodOn the site (Welcome Break does not say which side)
ChopstixNoodles, rice and Asian-style dishesOn the site (Welcome Break does not say which side)
The Good BreakfastCooked breakfastsOn the site (Welcome Break does not say which side)
Waitrose & PartnersA food shop: sandwiches, snacks, drinks and groceriesOn the site (Welcome Break does not say which side)
WHSmithNewspapers, magazines, books, snacks, drinks and travel essentialsOn the site (Welcome Break does not say which side)
Krispy KremeDoughnuts (sold in WHSmith at Moto sites)On the site (Welcome Break does not say which side)
Toys R UsToys and gamesOn the site (Welcome Break does not say which side)
Fuel, Hotel and Charging at Corley Services
FuelWelcome Break forecourt
HotelDays Inn (northbound side)
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 Corley, and the next M6 services where you can, in each direction.

Your Favourite Brand: Here, and the Next One Along
BrandAt CorleyNext heading northNext heading south
Burger KingYesHilton Park (J10A–J11)Rugby (J1)
McDonald'sNoSandbach (J16–J17)None further south on the M6
KFCYesHilton Park (J10A–J11)Rugby (J1)
GreggsNoHilton Park (J10A–J11)Rugby (J1)
PretNoHilton Park (J10A–J11)Rugby (J1)
CostaNoHilton Park (J10A–J11)Rugby (J1)
M&S FoodNoHilton Park (J10A–J11)Rugby (J1)
StarbucksYesKeele (J15–J16)None further south on the M6
SubwayYesKeele (J15–J16)None further south on the M6
Waitrose & PartnersYesKeele (J15–J16)None further south on the M6

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: welcomebreak.co.uk · welcomebreak.co.uk · motorwayservices.uk

Worth Knowing

Corley opened in 1972 and was one of the first service areas on the M6.

The Nearest Services Either Side

Heading south, the next stop you can use is Rugby (at Junction 1). Heading north, the next stop you can use is Hilton Park (between Junctions 10A and 11). 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 Corley. 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.