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 |
Who Runs Southwaite Services
Southwaite is run by Moto, with a site on each side joined by a footbridge. The northbound side opened in 1972 and the southbound side in 1977. Both sides have Burger King, Greggs, Costa and M&S Food; KFC is on the northbound side only, but you can walk across to it. There are GRIDSERVE chargers on both sides and a Travelodge.
Food and Shops at Southwaite 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 |
| Costa | Coffee, tea, cakes, toasties and sandwiches | Both sides |
| 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 Southwaite, and the next M6 services where you can, in each direction.
| Brand | At Southwaite | Next heading north | Next heading south |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger King | Yes | None further on the M6 | Lancaster (Forton) (J32–J33) |
| McDonald's | No | None further on the M6 | Killington Lake (J36–J37) |
| KFC | Yes | None further on the M6 | Lancaster (Forton) (J32–J33) |
| Greggs | Yes | None further on the M6 | Lancaster (Forton) (J32–J33) |
| Pret | No | None further on the M6 | Lancaster (Forton) (J32–J33) |
| Costa | Yes | None further on the M6 | Killington Lake (J36–J37) |
| M&S Food | Yes | None further on the M6 | Lancaster (Forton) (J32–J33) |
| 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
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.