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M4 Motorway Services

Built in 1963 and measuring 189 miles, few people have not driven at least some of it’s length eastbound or westbound at one time or another. The Motorway Service stations on the M4 were immortalised in the Gavin and Stacey Christmas special https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7sQtbUvkX4

How many services are there on the M4?

From Hestion to Port Abraham the M4 sports 11 services in total from east to west 6 of which sit across the border in Wales, giving you some long stretches between those on the English soil be sure to look ahead and find out what they offer where you need a hotel, petrol, a charging spot, or just a leg stretch.

M4 Services Map

Click here for a Google Map of the M4 Services

Heston Services: 
Operator - Moto
Accessible - Westbound and Eastbound 
Food -  Burger King, Costa Coffee, Greggs, Costa Express, Krispy Kreme
Shopping - M4 Mobile Phone Accessories, WHSmith, M&S food (westbound only)
EV Charging - east and west - Gridserve
Hotel - Travelodge
Reading Services:

Operator - Moto
Accessible - Westbound and Eastbound 
Food - Burger King, Chow, Costa Coffee, Greggs, KFC, West Cornwall Pasty Co, Costa Express, Krispy Kreme, Costa Drive Thru
Shopping - M&S Simply Food, WHSmith
EV Charging - East and West - Gridserve
Hotel - Travelodge

See our review of Reading Services from a visit in Oct 25
Chieveley Services:
Operator - Moto
Accessible Westbound and Eastbound 
Food - M&S Food, Costa and Costa Express, Burger King, Greggs, West Cornwall Pasty Company
Shopping - WHsmiths with Costa Express and Krispy Kreme available
EV Charging - East and West - Gridserve
Hotel - Travel Lodge
Membury Services:
Operator - Welcome Break
Accessible Westbound and Eastbound 
Food - KFC, Burger King, Chopstick Noodle Bar(Eastbound only), The Good Breakfast (Westbound only),Subway (Eastbound only) Starbucks, Starbuck drive thru
Shopping - Waitrose, WHsmith,  
EV Charging - East and West Tesla and GridServe
Hotel - Days Inn
Leigh Delamere:
Operator - Moto
Accessible - Westbound and Eastbound 
Food - M&S Food, Costa, Burger King, KFC (Eastbound Only), Greggs, Chow Asian Kitchen, West Cornwall Pasty Company
Shopping - WHSmith (Costa Express and Krispy Kreme available) 
EV Charging - East and West GridServe
Hotel - Travel Lodge
Magor Services:
Operator - Roadchef
Accessible - Westbound and Eastbound 
Food - Mcdonalds, Chozen Noodle, Rest Bite, Costa
Shopping - WHSmith
EV Charging - East West - Gridserve
Hotel - Days Inn
Cardiff Gate Services:
Operator - Welcome Break
Accessible Westbound and Eastbound 
Food - Starbucks, KFC, Burger King
Shopping - WHSmith (Kripy Kreme Avialble), Waitrose
EV Charging - East and West - Gridserve
Hotel - Ibis
Cardiff West Services:
Operator - Moto
Accessible Westbound and Eastbound 
Food - Burger King, Costa, Greggs
Shopping - WHSmith (Krispy Kreme Available)
EV Charging - East and West - Gridserve
Hotel - Travelodge
Sarn Park Services: 
Operator - Welcome Break 
Accessible Westbound and Eastbound 
Food - Burger king, Starbucks, Subway, Starbucks Drivethru
Shopping - WHSmith (Krispy Kreme available)
EV Charging - East and West - Tesla and Gridserve
Hotel - Days Inn
Swansea Services:
Operator - Moto
Accessible Westbound and Eastbound 
Food - Burger King, Costa, Greggs
Shopping - WHSmith
EV Charging - East and West Gridserve
Hotel - Travelodge
Pont Abraham Services:
Operator - Pont Abraham
Accessible Westbound and Eastbound 
Food - McDonalds, Costa
Shopping - WHSmith
EV Charging - East and West - Gridserve
Hotel - N/

M4 Motorway Service Questions

What services are open westbound on the M4?

There are 11  M4 services westbound,  the service stations on the M4 are usually accessible from and open to both directions of traffic

What services are open eastbound on the M4?

There are 11  M4 services eastbound, the service stations on the M4 are usually accessible by and open to both directions of traffic

Do M4 services have Hotels? 

Yes all of the service stations on the M4 have a hotel on site except Pont Abraham

What is the longest distance between M4 services?

The longest stretch on the M4 without a service stop is Reading to Membury a total of 39 miles so if you are traveling eastbound or westbound can you really hold on to the next one? 

We hope this small service map and guide helps you plan your next trip and see the nearest services with the right fuel for your pitstop. 

Happy Driving  


  • Chievely Services Review – Oct 25

    Chievely Services is found just off Junction 13 of the M4 Motorway. It is accessed from the roundabout as you exit at Junction 13 of the M4 and is also on the A34. Chievely originally opened in 1986 but was not always sign posted from the M4 as it was not operating 24 hours. Now…

  • Beaconsfield Services Review – Oct 25

    Beaconsfield Services on the M40 is in the Premier League of Motorway services, but prices reflect that status Beaconsfield Services is located at Junction 2 of the M40 – you leave the motorway and access the services from a roundabout where you can also access the A355. It is operated by Extra who run 10…

  • Heston Services Review – Oct 25

    It’s hard to be positive about Heston services. It looks tired from the outside, there’s not much choice on the inside and still on the pricey side. In the 2019 Gavin and Stacey Christmas special when the characters are discussing where which M4 Service Station they like Nessa has it right when she says “Only…

  • Clacket Lane Services Review – Oct 25

    Clacket Lane Services is found between Junction 5 and 6 of the M25 Motorway and it is operated by Roadchef. It is a well equipped service station on the M25 with a good range of food outlets and a bright central atrium. As well as WH Smiths it has a 24 hour McDonalds, Chozen Noodle,…

  • Reading Services Review – Oct 25

    Reading Services is between junctions 11 and 12 on the M4 Motorway. Depending on your direction of travel it is the first or last service before the M25 Motorway at Junction 4b It is operated by Moto and first opened in 1993. It is on a large site and has seperate east and westbound sides.…