Unsurprisingly the M1, as notably seen in the apocalyptic hit film 28 Days Later, was the first motorway built in the UK. Initially running from Watford to Rugby in 1959 and completed in 1999. At over 194 miles long with 48 junctions there’s plenty of opportunity to hop off for a quick adventure or a more relaxed loo break. If you’d prefer something closer to the action then listed below are all 12 Motorway services on the M1 Motorway that form an integral part of Britan’s back bone.
The Services
M1 Services Map
London Gateway Services
Operator - Welcome Break Accessible Northbound and Southbound Food - Burger King Shopping - Waitrose EV Charging - Noth and South - Gridserve Hotel - Ramada Hotel
Toddington Services
Operator - Moto Accessible Northbound and Southbound with Link Bridge Food - Burger King, KFC (Northbound only), Cornish Pasty Co (Northbound only), Costa, Costa Drive thru, Greggs, Chow Asian Kitchen (Southbound only) Shopping - M&S Food, WHSmith northbound only (Krisp Kreme, Costa Express Avalable) EV Charging - North and South - Gridserve, Nomad power Hotel - Travelodge
Newport Pagnell Services
Operator - Welcome Break Accessible Northbound and Southbound Food - Burger King (northbound only), KFC, Starbucks, Subway Shopping - WHsmiths, Waitrose (Northbound only) EV Charging - North and South - Gridserve, Tesla (southbound) Hotel - Travel Lodge
Northampton Services
Operator - RoadChef Accessible Northbound and Southbound Food - McDonalds, Costa, Costa Drive thru, Fresh food Cafe, Leon (Northbound) Shopping - WHSmiths, Spar (Northbound) EV Charging - North and South - GridServe Hotel - N/A
Watford Gap Services
Operator - Roadchef Accessible Northbound and Southbound Food - McDonalds, Fresh Food Cafe, Chozen Noodle, Costa, Costa Drive Thru, Leon (Southbound) Shopping - WHSmith EV Charging - North and South - GridServe Hotel - Days Inn (Southbound)
Leicester Forest East Services
Operator - Welcome Break Accessible Northbound and Southbound and link bridge Food - KFC, Burger King, Subway, The Good Breakfast, Starbucks, Starbucks Drive thru, Krispy Kreme, Harry Ramsden’s, Shopping - WHSmith, Waitrose EV Charging - North and South - Gridserve Hotel - Days Inn
Donnington Services
Operator - Moto Accessible North bound and Southbound Food - KFC, Burger King, Costa, Greggs, West Cornwall Pasty Co, Pret Shopping - WHSmith (Krsipy Kreme and Costa Express Avialble) EV Charging - Northbound and Southbound - Gridserve Hotel - Travelodge
Trowell Services
Operator - Moto Accessible North bound and Southbound Food - Burger King, Greggs, Costa, Krispy Kreme, M&S Food Shopping - WHSmith EV Charging - Northbound and Southbound - Gridserve Hotel - Travelodge
Tibshelf Services
Operator - Roadchef Accessible Northbound and Southbound Food - McDonalds, Fresh food Cafe, Costa, Costa drive thru Shopping - WHSmith, Spar (Northbound only) EV Charging - Northbound and Southbound - Gridserve Hotel - Days Inn
Woodall Services
Operator - Welcome Break Accessible Northbound and Southbound Food - KFC, Subway, The Good Breakfast, Starbucks, Starbucks Drive thru, Krispy Kreme Shopping - WHSmith, Waitrose EV Charging - Northbound and Southbound Gridserve, Tesla on southbound accessible both directions Hotel - Days Inn
Wolley Edge Services
Operator - Moto Accessible Northbound and Southbound Food - Burger King, Costa, Greggs, M&S Food (Southbound only) Shopping - WHSmith (Krispy Kreme and Costa Express available) EV Charging - Northbound and Southbound - Gridserve Hotel - Travelodge
Leeds Skelton Lake Services
Operator: Extra Accessible Northbound and Southbound Food - Sourced Market, Starbucks, Burger King, KFC, Nando’s, Pizza Express, The Good Breakfast, LEON, Pasty Shop, Chopstix, Tortilla, Upper Crust Shopping - Spar, Urban Express EV CHarging - Northbound and Southbound - Ionity Hotel - Ramada
Common Questions
What services are open westbound on the M1?
There are 12 M1 services westbound, the service stations on the M1 are usually accessible from and open to both directions of traffic
What services are open eastbound on the M1?
There are 12 M1 services eastbound, the service stations on the M1 are usually accessible by and open to both directions of traffic
Do M1 services have Hotels?
Yes all of the service stations on the M1 have a hotel on site.
What is the longest distance between M1 services?
The longest stretch on the M1 without a service stop is Watford Gap to Leicester Forrest East a total of 37 miles Thankfully you are normally within 15 miles of the next services on the rest of your journey.
We hope this small service map and guide helps you plan your next trip and see the nearest services with the right fuel for you pitstop.
Happy Driving