Stafford Services on the M6
Stafford is really two service areas under one name. Which one you get depends on which way you are travelling, so it is worth knowing what is on your side.
| Where | M6, between Junctions 14 and 15 |
| Which side | Two separate sites, one for each direction, about a mile apart and not linked |
| Operator | Moto northbound and Roadchef southbound |
| Fuel | BP northbound and Esso southbound |
Who Runs Stafford Services
Stafford is two different services run by two different companies, and they are not linked, so you can only use the side for the way you are travelling. The northbound site is run by Moto, with Burger King, KFC, Greggs, Pret and M&S Food and a Travelodge. The southbound site is run by Roadchef, which says it was voted the fifth best motorway services in the UK in a Transport Focus poll; it has a McDonald's that Roadchef says is open 24 hours, Pret, Costa, Chozen Noodle and a WHSmith, with a Days Inn hotel beside the main building.
Food and Shops at Stafford Services
| Outlet | What it sells | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Burger King | Burgers, fries, chicken and breakfasts | Northbound side |
| KFC | Fried chicken, burgers, wraps and fries | Northbound side |
| Greggs | Sausage rolls, bakes, sandwiches, doughnuts and coffee | Northbound side |
| Pret | Sandwiches, wraps, soups, salads and coffee | Both sides |
| Chozen | Noodles, rice and Asian-style dishes (Chozen Noodle) | Both sides |
| Costa | Coffee, tea, cakes, toasties and sandwiches | Both sides |
| Costa Drive Thru | Costa coffee and snacks without leaving the car | Northbound side |
| M&S Food | Sandwiches, snacks, drinks and food to take away | Northbound side |
| WHSmith | Newspapers, magazines, books, snacks, drinks and travel essentials | Both sides |
| Krispy Kreme | Doughnuts (sold in WHSmith at Moto sites) | Both sides |
| McDonald's | Burgers, fries, chicken and breakfasts | Southbound side |
| Fuel | BP northbound; Esso southbound |
|---|---|
| Hotel | Travelodge (northbound); Days Inn (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 Stafford, and the next M6 services where you can, in each direction.
| Brand | At Stafford | Next heading north | Next heading south |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger King | Northbound only | Keele (J15–J16) | Hilton Park (J10A–J11) |
| McDonald's | Southbound only | Sandbach (J16–J17) | None further south on the M6 |
| KFC | Northbound only | Keele (J15–J16) | Hilton Park (J10A–J11) |
| Greggs | Northbound only | Knutsford (J18–J19) | Hilton Park (J10A–J11) |
| Pret | Yes | Knutsford (J18–J19) | Hilton Park (J10A–J11) |
| Costa | Yes | Sandbach (J16–J17) | Hilton Park (J10A–J11) |
| M&S Food | Northbound only | Knutsford (J18–J19) | Hilton Park (J10A–J11) |
| Starbucks | No | Keele (J15–J16) | Corley (J3–J3A) |
| Subway | No | Keele (J15–J16) | Corley (J3–J3A) |
| Waitrose & Partners | No | Keele (J15–J16) | Corley (J3–J3A) |
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 · roadchef.com · motorwayservices.uk · motorwayservices.uk
Worth Knowing
Stafford is unusual: the two sides are run by different companies. The northbound site opened in 1996 and the southbound site in 1999.
The Nearest Services Either Side
Heading south, the next stop you can use is Hilton Park (between Junctions 10A and 11). Heading north, the next stop you can use is Keele (between Junctions 15 and 16). 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 Stafford. You can also check M6 roadworks, M6 accidents and M6 closures tonight.