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

Rugby Services on the M6

If you have just joined the M6 from the M1 or the A14, Rugby is the first chance to stop, and it is right at the junction rather than somewhere down the road.

WhereM6, at Junction 1
Which sideOne site, reachable from both directions
OperatorMoto

Food, fuel and facilities at Rugby

Food and drink includes Burger King, Costa, Greggs, KFC, Pret and M&S Food. There is also EV charging from Tesla and GRIDSERVE. 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

Rugby is the newest services on the M6. It opened in 2021, so the buildings and chargers are modern.

The nearest services either side

Heading south, this is the last stop on the M6 before it joins the M1 and A14 at Catthorpe. Heading north, the next stop you can use is Corley (between Junctions 3 and 3A). 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 Rugby. 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.