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.
| Where | M6, between Junctions 18 and 19 |
| Which side | A site on each side, with a restaurant on a bridge over the motorway |
| Operator | Moto |
| Fuel | BP |
Who Runs Knutsford Services
Knutsford is run by Moto. Moto lists it among its services with a footbridge between the two sides, and the building spans the motorway, so you can use either side. The two sides are almost the same: Burger King, KFC, Greggs, Pret, Costa and M&S Food on both, with a Costa Drive Thru on the northbound side only. There is a Travelodge, and GRIDSERVE chargers on both sides.
Food and Shops at Knutsford Services
| Outlet | What it sells | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Burger King | Burgers, fries, chicken and breakfasts | Both sides |
| KFC | Fried chicken, burgers, wraps and fries | Both sides |
| Greggs | Sausage rolls, bakes, sandwiches, doughnuts and coffee | Both sides |
| Pret | Sandwiches, wraps, soups, salads and coffee | Both sides |
| Costa | Coffee, tea, cakes, toasties and sandwiches | Both sides |
| Costa Drive Thru | Costa coffee and snacks without leaving the car | Northbound side (the other side can walk across) |
| M&S Food | Sandwiches, snacks, drinks and food to take away | Both sides |
| WHSmith | Newspapers, magazines, books, snacks, drinks and travel essentials | Both sides |
| Krispy Kreme | Doughnuts (sold in WHSmith at Moto sites) | Both sides |
| Fuel | BP |
|---|---|
| Hotel | Travelodge |
| EV charging | GRIDSERVE Electric Highway on both sides |
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 Knutsford, and the next M6 services where you can, in each direction.
| Brand | At Knutsford | Next heading north | Next heading south |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger King | Yes | Charnock Richard (J27–J28) | Keele (J15–J16) |
| McDonald's | No | None further on the M6 | Sandbach (J16–J17) |
| KFC | Yes | Charnock Richard (J27–J28) | Keele (J15–J16) |
| Greggs | Yes | Lancaster (Forton) (J32–J33) | Hilton Park (J10A–J11) |
| Pret | Yes | Lancaster (Forton) (J32–J33) | Stafford (J14–J15) |
| Costa | Yes | Lancaster (Forton) (J32–J33) | Sandbach (J16–J17) |
| M&S Food | Yes | Lancaster (Forton) (J32–J33) | Hilton Park (J10A–J11) |
| Starbucks | No | Charnock Richard (J27–J28) | Keele (J15–J16) |
| Subway | No | Charnock Richard (J27–J28) | Keele (J15–J16) |
| Waitrose & Partners | No | Charnock Richard (J27–J28) | Keele (J15–J16) |
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 · moto-way.com · moto-way.com · motorwayservices.uk
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.