Southwaite Services on the M6

Southwaite is just south of Carlisle, the last full services on the M6 before the Scottish border.

Where	M6, between Junctions 41 and 42
Which side	A site on each side, joined by a footbridge
Operator	Moto
Fuel	BP

Food, fuel and facilities at Southwaite

Food and drink includes Burger King, Costa, Greggs, KFC and M&S. There is also 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

The northbound side opened in 1972 and the southbound side in 1977.

The nearest services either side

Heading south, the next stop you can use is Tebay (between Junctions 38 and 39). Heading north, the next stop you can use is Todhills (between Junctions 44 and 45). 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 Southwaite. You can also check M6 roadworks, M6 accidents and M6 closures tonight.