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

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.

WhereM6, between Junctions 14 and 15
Which sideTwo separate sites, one for each direction, about a mile apart and not linked
OperatorMoto northbound and Roadchef southbound
FuelBP northbound and Esso southbound

Food, fuel and facilities at Stafford

Food and drink includes Burger King, Costa, KFC, Greggs, Pret and M&S on the northbound Moto site. There is also a Travelodge and GRIDSERVE EV charging on the northbound side. 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

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.

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.