Todhills Rest Area on the M6
Todhills is right at the top of the M6, near the border, a last chance to stop before Scotland or a first stop on the way back.
| Where | M6, between Junctions 44 and 45 |
| Which side | Two separate sites, one for each direction |
| Operator | Moto on the southbound side |
Who Runs Todhills Rest Area
Todhills is the last stop on the M6 heading north and the first heading south from Scotland. It is a rest area rather than full services, with two separate sites that are not linked. Moto runs the southbound side, which has a Costa, a BP forecourt with an M&S Food shop, and GRIDSERVE and Tesla chargers. The northbound side is a fuel station.
Food and Shops at Todhills Rest Area
| Outlet | What it sells | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Costa | Coffee, tea, cakes, toasties and sandwiches | Southbound side |
| Fuel | BP southbound; Shell northbound |
|---|---|
| Hotel | Travelodge (southbound side) |
| EV charging | GRIDSERVE Electric Highway and Tesla Supercharger (southbound side) |
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 Todhills, and the next M6 services where you can, in each direction.
| Brand | At Todhills | Next heading north | Next heading south |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger King | No | None further on the M6 | Southwaite (J41–J42) |
| McDonald's | No | None further on the M6 | Killington Lake (J36–J37) |
| KFC | No | None further on the M6 | Southwaite (J41–J42) |
| Greggs | No | None further on the M6 | Southwaite (J41–J42) |
| Pret | No | None further on the M6 | Lancaster (Forton) (J32–J33) |
| Costa | Southbound only | None further on the M6 | Southwaite (J41–J42) |
| M&S Food | No | None further on the M6 | Southwaite (J41–J42) |
| 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 · motorwayservices.uk
Worth Knowing
Todhills is classed as a rest area, not full motorway services, so expect fewer facilities than at Southwaite. Heading north, it is the last stop on the M6.
The Nearest Services Either Side
Heading south, the next stop you can use is Southwaite (between Junctions 41 and 42). Heading north, this is the last stop on the M6 before the Scottish border. 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 Todhills. You can also check M6 roadworks, M6 accidents and M6 closures tonight.