Lancaster (Forton) Services on the M6
Lancaster services, also known as Forton, sit between Preston and Lancaster, on the way north towards the Lake District.
| Where | M6, between Junctions 32 and 33 |
| Which side | A site on each side, joined by an enclosed footbridge |
| Operator | Moto |
| Fuel | BP |
Who Runs Lancaster (Forton) Services
Lancaster Services, which opened as Forton, is run by Moto. Moto says all of its brands can be reached by the internal bridge between the two sides, which matters here because the northbound side has more: M&S Food, Pret and KFC are on the northbound side. Both sides have a Travelodge and GRIDSERVE chargers.
Food and Shops at Lancaster (Forton) Services
| Outlet | What it sells | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Burger King | Burgers, fries, chicken and breakfasts | Both sides |
| KFC | Fried chicken, burgers, wraps and fries | Northbound side (the other side can walk across) |
| Greggs | Sausage rolls, bakes, sandwiches, doughnuts and coffee | Both sides |
| Pret | Sandwiches, wraps, soups, salads and coffee | Northbound side (the other side can walk across) |
| Costa | Coffee, tea, cakes, toasties and sandwiches | Both sides |
| M&S Food | Sandwiches, snacks, drinks and food to take away | Northbound side (the other side can walk across) |
| WHSmith | Newspapers, magazines, books, snacks, drinks and travel essentials | Both sides |
| Krispy Kreme | Doughnuts (sold in WHSmith at Moto sites) | Both sides |
| WYE by TOPGIFT | Gifts | Northbound side (the other side can walk across) |
| 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 Lancaster (Forton), and the next M6 services where you can, in each direction.
| Brand | At Lancaster (Forton) | Next heading north | Next heading south |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger King | Yes | Burton-in-Kendal (J35–J36) | Charnock Richard (J27–J28) |
| McDonald's | No | None further on the M6 | Sandbach (J16–J17) |
| KFC | Yes | Southwaite (J41–J42) | Charnock Richard (J27–J28) |
| Greggs | Yes | Burton-in-Kendal (J35–J36) | Knutsford (J18–J19) |
| Pret | Yes | None further on the M6 | Knutsford (J18–J19) |
| Costa | Yes | Burton-in-Kendal (J35–J36) | Knutsford (J18–J19) |
| M&S Food | Yes | Burton-in-Kendal (J35–J36) | Knutsford (J18–J19) |
| Starbucks | No | None further on the M6 | Charnock Richard (J27–J28) |
| Subway | No | None further on the M6 | Charnock Richard (J27–J28) |
| Waitrose & Partners | No | None further on the M6 | Charnock 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 · moto-way.com · moto-way.com · motorwayservices.uk
Worth Knowing
Look out for the Pennine Tower, the landmark tower at Lancaster services, which has been closed to the public since 1989.
The Nearest Services Either Side
Heading south, the next stop you can use is Charnock Richard (between Junctions 27 and 28). Heading north, the next stop you can use is Burton-in-Kendal (between Junctions 35 and 36). 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 Lancaster (Forton). You can also check M6 roadworks, M6 accidents and M6 closures tonight.