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Live M6 traffic data from National Highways · updated 02:02 Thu 17 Sept 2026

Knutsford Services on the M6

Knutsford is the last full services before the M6 meets the M56 and the Manchester motorways, so it is a good place to take a breather before the busier roads.

WhereM6, between Junctions 18 and 19
Which sideA site on each side, with a restaurant on a bridge over the motorway
OperatorMoto
FuelBP

Food, fuel and facilities at Knutsford

Food and drink includes Burger King, Costa, Greggs, KFC and Pret. There is also a Travelodge and GRIDSERVE EV charging. Outlets and opening hours change from time to time, so it is worth checking with the operator if you are relying on something in particular.

Worth knowing

Knutsford opened in 1963 and was one of the first motorway service areas in the country.

The nearest services either side

Heading south, the next stop you can use is Sandbach (between Junctions 16 and 17). Heading north, the next stop you can use is Charnock Richard (between Junctions 27 and 28). 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 Knutsford. 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.