Sandbach Services on the M6
Sandbach is in Cheshire, a short way north of Stoke-on-Trent, a straightforward stop on the stretch towards Manchester.
| Where | M6, between Junctions 16 and 17 |
| Which side | A site on each side |
| Operator | Roadchef |
Who Runs Sandbach Services
Sandbach is run by Roadchef, which also runs the southbound side of Stafford and Killington Lake on the M6. There is a site on each side of the motorway and, Roadchef says, a bridge you can use to cross between them. Both sides have a McDonald's that Roadchef says is open 24 hours, a Costa with a drive-thru and a WHSmith; the northbound side adds Coco di Mama and the southbound side Chozen Noodle and Chaiiwala. Roadchef says the southbound side has twelve high-powered GRIDSERVE chargers, and that there is no hotel here.
Food and Shops at Sandbach Services
| Outlet | What it sells | Where |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's | Burgers, fries, chicken and breakfasts | Both sides |
| Costa | Coffee, tea, cakes, toasties and sandwiches | Both sides |
| Costa Drive Thru | Costa coffee and snacks without leaving the car | Both sides |
| Coco di Mama | Italian pasta, sandwiches and coffee | 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 |
| Chozen | Noodles, rice and Asian-style dishes (Chozen Noodle) | Southbound side (the other side can walk across) |
| Chaiiwala | Chai tea and Indian street food | Southbound side (the other side can walk across) |
| Fuel | BP |
|---|---|
| Hotel | None (Roadchef's nearest is the Days Inn at Stafford southbound) |
| 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 Sandbach, and the next M6 services where you can, in each direction.
| Brand | At Sandbach | Next heading north | Next heading south |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger King | No | Knutsford (J18–J19) | Keele (J15–J16) |
| McDonald's | Yes | None further on the M6 | Stafford (J14–J15) |
| KFC | No | Knutsford (J18–J19) | Keele (J15–J16) |
| Greggs | No | Knutsford (J18–J19) | Hilton Park (J10A–J11) |
| Pret | No | Knutsford (J18–J19) | Stafford (J14–J15) |
| Costa | Yes | Knutsford (J18–J19) | Stafford (J14–J15) |
| M&S Food | No | Knutsford (J18–J19) | 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: roadchef.com · roadchef.com · motorwayservices.uk
Worth Knowing
Sandbach services opened in 1975.
The Nearest Services Either Side
Heading south, the next stop you can use is Keele (between Junctions 15 and 16). Heading north, the next stop you can use is Knutsford (between Junctions 18 and 19). 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 Sandbach. You can also check M6 roadworks, M6 accidents and M6 closures tonight.