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