{"id":2025,"date":"2023-09-14T12:52:10","date_gmt":"2023-09-14T12:52:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/everyjobsite.co.uk\/guides\/?page_id=2025"},"modified":"2025-10-23T19:02:58","modified_gmt":"2025-10-23T19:02:58","slug":"m4-motorway-services","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/offthejunction.co.uk\/guides\/m4-motorway-services\/","title":{"rendered":"M4 Motorway Services"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Built in 1963 and measuring 189 miles, few people have not driven at least some of it\u2019s 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 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=g7sQtbUvkX4\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=g7sQtbUvkX4<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How many services are there on the M4?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">M4 Services 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:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/3v0bWn8x0PN4nm2GNOp65B-9RpNXaYfp3hq0ql95xOardTqv8OyKWXsJty0jRet527zJY1wrByexQE1fzyDJzmVWEIoV5-1uQtTuOmixe8V2UfvDl8XRKmP6YHXGRp3Wcc6h4Qyr9Dvb7cURX89P1Eg\" alt=\"\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/3v0bWn8x0PN4nm2GNOp65B-9RpNXaYfp3hq0ql95xOardTqv8OyKWXsJty0jRet527zJY1wrByexQE1fzyDJzmVWEIoV5-1uQtTuOmixe8V2UfvDl8XRKmP6YHXGRp3Wcc6h4Qyr9Dvb7cURX89P1Eg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Click here for a Google Map of the M4 Services<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color has-background has-dm-sans-font-family\"><strong>Heston Services:&nbsp;<\/strong>\n\nOperator - Moto\nAccessible - Westbound and Eastbound&nbsp;\nFood -&nbsp; Burger King, Costa Coffee, Greggs, Costa Express, Krispy Kreme\nShopping - M4 Mobile Phone Accessories, WHSmith, M&amp;S food (westbound only)\nEV Charging - east and west - Gridserve\nHotel - Travelodge<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color has-background has-dm-sans-font-family\"><strong>Reading Services:<\/strong><br><br>Operator - Moto<br>Accessible - Westbound and Eastbound\u00a0<br>Food - Burger King, Chow, Costa Coffee, Greggs, KFC, West Cornwall Pasty Co, Costa Express, Krispy Kreme, Costa Drive Thru<br>Shopping - M&amp;S Simply Food, WHSmith<br>EV Charging - East and West - Gridserve<br>Hotel - Travelodge<br><br>See our review of <a href=\"http:\/\/everyjobsite.co.uk\/guides\/reading-services-review-oct-25\/\">Reading Services<\/a> from a visit in Oct 25<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color has-background has-dm-sans-font-family\"><strong>Chieveley Services:<\/strong>\n\nOperator - Moto\nAccessible Westbound and Eastbound&nbsp;\nFood - M&amp;S Food, Costa and Costa Express, Burger King, Greggs, West Cornwall Pasty Company\nShopping - WHsmiths with Costa Express and Krispy Kreme available\nEV Charging - East and West - Gridserve\nHotel - Travel Lodge<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color has-background has-dm-sans-font-family\"><strong>Membury Services:<\/strong>\n\nOperator - Welcome Break\nAccessible Westbound and Eastbound&nbsp;\nFood - KFC, Burger King, Chopstick Noodle Bar(Eastbound only), The Good Breakfast (Westbound only),Subway (Eastbound only) Starbucks, Starbuck drive thru\nShopping - Waitrose, WHsmith,&nbsp;&nbsp;\nEV Charging - East and West Tesla and GridServe\nHotel - Days Inn<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color has-background has-dm-sans-font-family\"><strong>Leigh Delamere:<\/strong>\n\nOperator - Moto\nAccessible - Westbound and Eastbound&nbsp;\nFood - M&amp;S Food, Costa, Burger King, KFC (Eastbound Only), Greggs, Chow Asian Kitchen, West Cornwall Pasty Company\nShopping - WHSmith (Costa Express and Krispy Kreme available)&nbsp;\nEV Charging - East and West GridServe\nHotel - Travel Lodge<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color has-background has-dm-sans-font-family\"><strong>Magor Services:<\/strong>\n\nOperator - Roadchef\nAccessible - Westbound and Eastbound&nbsp;\nFood - Mcdonalds, Chozen Noodle, Rest Bite, Costa\nShopping - WHSmith\nEV Charging - East West - Gridserve\nHotel - Days Inn<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color has-background has-dm-sans-font-family\"><strong>Cardiff Gate Services:<\/strong>\n\nOperator - Welcome Break\nAccessible Westbound and Eastbound&nbsp;\nFood - Starbucks, KFC, Burger King\nShopping - WHSmith (Kripy Kreme Avialble), Waitrose\nEV Charging - East and West - Gridserve\nHotel - Ibis<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted has-contrast-color has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color has-text-color has-background has-dm-sans-font-family\"><strong>Cardiff West Services:<\/strong>\n\nOperator - Moto\nAccessible Westbound and Eastbound&nbsp;\nFood - Burger King, Costa, Greggs\nShopping - WHSmith (Krispy Kreme Available)\nEV Charging - East and West - Gridserve\nHotel - Travelodge<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color has-background has-dm-sans-font-family\"><strong>Sarn Park Services:<\/strong>&nbsp;\n\nOperator - Welcome Break&nbsp;\nAccessible Westbound and Eastbound&nbsp;\nFood - Burger king, Starbucks, Subway, Starbucks Drivethru\nShopping - WHSmith (Krispy Kreme available)\nEV Charging - East and West - Tesla and Gridserve\nHotel - Days Inn<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color has-background has-dm-sans-font-family\"><strong>Swansea Services:<\/strong>\n\nOperator - Moto\nAccessible Westbound and Eastbound&nbsp;\nFood - Burger King, Costa, Greggs\nShopping - WHSmith\nEV Charging - East and West Gridserve\nHotel - Travelodge<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color has-background has-dm-sans-font-family\"><strong>Pont Abraham Services:<\/strong>\n\nOperator - Pont Abraham\nAccessible Westbound and Eastbound&nbsp;\nFood - McDonalds, Costa\nShopping - WHSmith\nEV Charging - East and West - Gridserve\nHotel - N\/<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">M4 Motorway Service Questions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>What services are open westbound on the M4?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are 11&nbsp; M4 services westbound,&nbsp; the service stations on the M4 are usually accessible from&nbsp;and open to both directions of traffic<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>What services are open eastbound on the M4?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are 11&nbsp; M4 services eastbound, the service stations on the M4 are usually accessible by and open to both directions of traffic<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Do M4 services have Hotels?&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes all of the service stations on the M4 have a hotel on site except Pont Abraham<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>What is the longest distance between M4 services?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Happy Driving&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Built in 1963 and measuring 189 miles, few people have not driven at least some of &hellip; 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