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M40 motorway services and EV charging stops

The M40 runs 89 miles from West London to Birmingham. See every motorway service area, rapid charger and fuel stop along the route — ranked by how many minutes each adds to your trip.

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89 mi1 h 45 m
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All stops on the M40

Every motorway service area, fuel station, EV charger and rest spot on the M40 between West London and Birmingham is listed below. Each row shows the detour time the stop adds to your route in minutes — not as-the-crow-flies distance, but the actual minutes off the motorway and back on. Filter by stop type and vehicle.

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    Beaconsfield Services
    Welcome BreakJ222 mi from London
    Ionity 350 kWKFCCosta24/7
    +3min
  2. 02
    Oxford Services
    Welcome BreakJ8A46 mi from London
    Tesla SuperchargerPretM&S Food24/7
    +4min
  3. 03
    Cherwell Valley Services
    MotoJ1054 mi from London
    GridServe 350 kWMcDonald'sWHSmith24/7
    +5min
  4. 04
    Warwick Services
    MotoJ12-J1375 mi from London
    Osprey 150 kWKFCCostaHGV parking
    +7min
  5. 05
    Banbury Truckstop
    IndependentA422near J11
    DieselshowersHGV overnight
    +12min
  6. 06
    Hopwood Park Services
    Welcome BreakM42 J292 mi from London
    TeslaBurger KingCosta
    +16min
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Rapid EV chargers on the M40 — 50 kW to 350 kW

Four major networks operate on the M40: Ionity (350 kW) at Beaconsfield, GridServe Electric Forecourt at Cherwell Valley, Tesla Supercharger at multiple service areas, and Osprey at Warwick. A typical 100 kW to 80% charging session costs around £18–£25 depending on the network.

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Which operator runs each M40 service area?

The M40's service areas are operated by Welcome Break, Moto, Roadchef and Extra MSA. Each operator has different food brand mixes — Welcome Break leans on Costa Coffee and KFC, Moto on M&S Food and Greggs, Roadchef on Costa and McDonald's. Compare them by junction, food brands and typical EV charging speed below.

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HGV-friendly stops on the M40

Secure overnight HGV parking is available at three service areas on the M40 corridor, with shower facilities and HGV-suitable food at the Roadchef sites. The M40 is passenger-led rather than freight-led, but the truck-mode filter surfaces what's available.

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Frequently asked questions

What service stations are on the M40 motorway?
The M40 service stations are operated by Welcome Break (Beaconsfield, Oxford), Moto (Cherwell Valley, Warwick), Roadchef and Extra MSA. Each site has fuel, food, toilets and rapid EV charging.
How long is the M40 and how many junctions does it have?
The M40 runs 89 miles from West London (Junction 1A at the M25) to Birmingham (Junction 16). It connects to the M42 at the Birmingham end and serves Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Warwickshire.
Where can I rapid-charge an EV on the M40?
Rapid EV charging is available at Beaconsfield (Ionity, 350 kW), Cherwell Valley (GridServe Electric Forecourt, 350 kW), Warwick services (Osprey, 150 kW) and most Tesla Supercharger sites along the route. The Jornee app shows live availability and pricing.
What food brands are at M40 services?
M40 service stations carry a mix of Costa Coffee, KFC, McDonald's, Burger King, M&S Food, Greggs, Pret a Manger, WHSmith and chain restaurants like Harvester. The exact mix depends on the operator: Welcome Break sites differ from Moto.
Is the M40 closed for roadworks tonight?
Live M40 roadworks status is available via the National Highways feed integrated in the Jornee app. The status updates every 15 minutes during active overnight closures, with diversion routes via parallel A-roads when applicable.