{"id":15,"date":"2022-09-30T11:06:00","date_gmt":"2022-09-30T11:06:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/everyjobsite.co.uk\/guides\/?page_id=15"},"modified":"2025-10-29T07:09:47","modified_gmt":"2025-10-29T07:09:47","slug":"m4-motorway-overview","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/offthejunction.co.uk\/guides\/m4-motorway-overview\/","title":{"rendered":"M4 Motorway Overview"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The M4 Motorway is the main route from London to Wales.&nbsp; From its start at Junction 1 where the A4 becomes the M4 it close to Reading, Swindon and Bristol before crossing the Severn Bridge and entering Wales where it goes past to Newport, Cardiff and Swansea. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The M4 is nearly 200 miles long starting at Junction 1 in Chiswick and finishing at Junction 49 at Pont Abraham in West Wales.&nbsp;  Read on for a M4 Services Map and alternative places to stop along the M4 Motorway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">M4 Motorway Map<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/1OqNLtz0ZYuiotEVLJg2j0bUZ6ZaNbcaT76cC2phc-5FPSPhZc-XWE7baXOiv7UFYGQllcTWIB0qAH6d9_Mm2D93n1Z56rRpX6rfI53QTLWbzy1HiPoVUe88J0xaUNXXb-LaWU06IDcRbTuvkGa_5DJy8L0yk0_kELlRku7YQY_RxRE4_wrD67c-Mw\" alt=\"Map of the M4 Motorway\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/1OqNLtz0ZYuiotEVLJg2j0bUZ6ZaNbcaT76cC2phc-5FPSPhZc-XWE7baXOiv7UFYGQllcTWIB0qAH6d9_Mm2D93n1Z56rRpX6rfI53QTLWbzy1HiPoVUe88J0xaUNXXb-LaWU06IDcRbTuvkGa_5DJy8L0yk0_kELlRku7YQY_RxRE4_wrD67c-Mw\" alt=\"Map of the M4 Motorway\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Map of the M4 Motorway<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/edit?mid=1_x6Y9jjfO3Z2IkJJGlfjqC-CIJijyrY&amp;usp=sharing\">Click here for a Google Map of the M4 with Junctions, Services and nearby Attractions<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">M4 Services<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are 10 Service stations on the M4.&nbsp; Four of these are in England and six are in Wales.&nbsp; The 4 English services on M4 are quite far apart so it is worth planning your stop in advance.&nbsp; Once over the Severn bridge there are 6 M4 services stations in Wales so you have plenty of options.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<h4>M4 Services Map<\/h4>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/sM0M_B7wAIKLjsJr6A44-GxXuZBBI-qwx1kIbbrvLSFXsDa3ewXMNOHbz-zv4h8gAVVhRGZf99sr_p2hoTpTZP74xngtSb2X-aPlXbQv3Ou8Njj46thLic0Yi1rL8CZCAlnrty4UelIT1HBzkKcGsAo3zsXLBy_BmwsIIMvXwNPaxXvjnSV5l8PQNQ\" alt=\"M4 Service station map\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/sM0M_B7wAIKLjsJr6A44-GxXuZBBI-qwx1kIbbrvLSFXsDa3ewXMNOHbz-zv4h8gAVVhRGZf99sr_p2hoTpTZP74xngtSb2X-aPlXbQv3Ou8Njj46thLic0Yi1rL8CZCAlnrty4UelIT1HBzkKcGsAo3zsXLBy_BmwsIIMvXwNPaxXvjnSV5l8PQNQ\" alt=\"M4 Service station map\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">M4 Service station map<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/edit?mid=1_x6Y9jjfO3Z2IkJJGlfjqC-CIJijyrY&amp;usp=sharing\">Click here for a Google Map of the M4 Services<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">M4 Junctions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite finishing at J49 there are actually 50 Junctions on the M4, Junction 8\/9 near Maidenhead is one combined and the are several M4 junctions numbers with two separate junctions 4a and 4b at Heathrow, plus 23a and 25a at Magor and Newport. Intriguingly there is no Junction 31 &#8211; you can read more about that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.walesonline.co.uk\/news\/wales-news\/m4-motorway-thornhill-junction-31-17115570\">here<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The M4 Motorway meets the <a href=\"http:\/\/everyjobsite.co.uk\/guides\/m25-motorway-overview\/\">M25 Motorway<\/a> at Junction 15 of the M25 and Junction 4b of the M4.  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Here are some attractions close to junctions that might make your journey a little more joyful.<strong>&nbsp; <\/strong>Please do check opening times and entry prices (where applicable) before visiting<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"http:\/\/everyjobsite.co.uk\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/image-1024x280.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17 lazyload\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"280\" src=\"http:\/\/everyjobsite.co.uk\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/image-1024x280.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/offthejunction.co.uk\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/image-1024x280.png 1024w, https:\/\/offthejunction.co.uk\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/image-300x82.png 300w, https:\/\/offthejunction.co.uk\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/image-768x210.png 768w, https:\/\/offthejunction.co.uk\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/image.png 1486w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Alternative stops on the M4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Butterfly World &amp; Farm Park<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Where is it: Just off junction 16 of the M4, a good alternative to Membury or Leigh Delamere Services&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is it: A family friendly attraction where you can see a wide range of Butterflys and Moths. There is also a Garden Centre with a cafe and a Soft Play barn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Link: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.studleygrange.co.uk\/butterflyworld\/butterfly_world\/\">https:\/\/www.studleygrange.co.uk\/butterflyworld\/butterfly_world\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Snelsmore Common Country Par<\/strong><strong>k<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Where is it: Near Junction 13 of the M4, a good alternative to Reading or Membury Services<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is it: A nature reserve with a number of walking trails. 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